2026-2027 GENERAL RESOURCE MS TEACHER - BAILEY, DR. WILLIAM MS

Location: Dr. William Bailey Middle School, Las Vegas

About the role

This is a full-time, day-shift position for a Special Education Generalist in a self-contained middle-school classroom within the Clark County School District.

Responsibilities

• Plan, deliver, and assess evidence-based instruction aligned to Nevada Academic Content Standards and the student’s Individualized Education Program (IEP).
• Develop, implement, and monitor IEPs in compliance with federal, state, and district timelines and procedures.
• Create and maintain a safe, structured, and positive learning environment that supports the unique academic, behavioral, and social-emotional needs of students with disabilities.
• Collaborate with general-education teachers, related-service providers, paraprofessionals, administrators, and families to ensure access to the general curriculum and promote student success.
• Use data to drive instructional decisions, adjust teaching strategies, and measure student progress toward IEP goals.
• Manage classroom behaviors through proactive strategies, de-escalation techniques, and positive behavioral interventions and supports (PBIS).
• Adapt materials, assignments, and assessments to accommodate diverse learning needs and ensure accessibility.
• Participate in professional-learning communities, staff meetings, IEP meetings, and district-mandated professional development.
• Complete all required documentation, including progress reports, attendance records, and incident reports, accurately and on time.
• Supervise and direct the work of assigned paraprofessionals, providing guidance, feedback, and training as needed.

Requirements

• Valid Nevada Department of Education license with a Special Education endorsement (or ability to obtain one within the required timeframe).
• Bachelor’s degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution.
• Demonstrated knowledge of special-education laws, regulations, and best practices (IDEA, Section 504, FAPE, LRE).
• Experience working with middle-school students with a wide range of disabilities in a self-contained or inclusive setting.
• Strong classroom-management skills and ability to implement behavioral interventions.
• Proficiency in using technology for instruction, data collection, and communication.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds and perform physical activities associated with classroom duties.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Special Education or related field.
• National Board Certification in Exceptional Needs or equivalent.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) or experience with English-language learners.
• Training or certification in crisis-prevention/intervention (e.g., CPI, PCM).
• Experience with assistive technology, augmentative and alternative communication (AAC), or adaptive equipment.