East Valley Elementary SPED Resource Teacher 2026/27

Range: $50,761-$92,279 annually with employer-paid retirement, dependent upon previous experience.

About the Role

The special education teacher is responsible for establishing teaching strategies which are goal oriented and based upon proven instructional techniques designed to benefit students with disabilities within a comprehensive life skills program. Instruction is related to functional curriculum domains: domestic, vocational, recreational, community, and functional academics. This position adheres to the LCSD Professional Standards for Licensed Employees as outlined in policy and the CBA and reports directly to the school site administrator.

Responsibilities

• Follow mandated compliance standards established by Federal, State, or District regulations relative to program development and implementation.
• Maintain appropriate student records and submit required reports within designated time limits.
• Ensure compliance with all state and federal regulations upon review of confidential special education documents.
• Maintain strict confidentiality regarding records and information obtained in the course of professional service.
• Demonstrate acceptable command of the English language in written and oral communication.
• Carry out clerical duties such as attendance, budgeting of materials, and recording of grades promptly and accurately.
• Attend and participate in all required training.
• Manage and assign additional adult student support, such as paraprofessionals, as necessary.
• Maintain accurate and timely records in PowerSchool.
• Provide instruction related to functional curriculum domains: domestic, vocational, recreational, community, and functional academics.
• Ensure research-based instructional methods and materials are utilized (e.g., general education curriculum, Edmark, TouchMath, FACTER, LCCE, Syracuse).
• Provide meaningful, relevant activities for instruction.
• Ensure instruction occurs in natural settings (e.g., regular education classroom, community-based).
• Utilize age-appropriate instructional materials and tasks; provide differentiated and/or multi-leveled instruction.
• Ensure pre-planning is evident and objectives of lessons are clear.
• Ensure standards-based instruction is occurring, and students are assessed using appropriate testing (e.g., state alternate assessment).
• Use instructional adaptations to support student learning (e.g., picture cues, student grouping, cooperative learning, sign language, individualized schedules).
• Ensure functional communication skills are taught and individualized communication tools are evident (e.g., picture cards, picture display boards, picture schedules, sign language, voice output electronic devices, consequence maps).
• Address student behaviors individually through positive behavioral supports, support plans, or appropriate goals and objectives.
• Monitor student progress through regular data collection and adjust individual plans as appropriate through annual IEP meetings or more frequently if needed.
• Demonstrate knowledge, skill, and ability to provide instruction in an elementary classroom.
• Work cooperatively with students, parents, peers, administration, and community members.
• Guide the learning process toward achievement of curriculum and student goals.
• Establish and communicate clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects.
• Employ a variety of instructional techniques and strategies aligned with instructional objectives to meet the needs of all students.
• Participate as a collaborative member with other faculty and staff.
• Maintain accurate and complete records as required by law and district policy.
• Maintain and improve professional competence through continued education and in-service training.
• Communicate professionally and effectively in written, oral, and non-verbal terms.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned by the site administrator/supervisor.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university; Master’s Degree preferred.
• Experience working in an educational setting in special education preferred.
• Must possess or be able to acquire a Nevada teaching license issued by the Nevada Department of Education and be certified in the relevant subject area.

Physical and Mental Requirements

• Strength, dexterity, coordination, and vision to use keyboard and video display terminal for prolonged periods.
• Strength and stamina to bend, stoop, sit, and stand for long periods of time.
• Dexterity and coordination to handle files and single pieces of paper; occasional lifting of files, stacks of paper, or reports.
• Some reaching for items above and below waist and head level.
• Some reaching, bending, squatting, and stooping to assist students in accessing files, student work, and other items.
• Manual dexterity and cognitive ability to operate a personal computer and other educational technology (e.g., LCD projector, SmartBoard, iPads/Tablets, augmentative communication devices).
• Hearing and speech to communicate in person or over the telephone.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds or 1/3 body weight, whichever is greater, to waist height.
• Ability to perform a 2 to 3 person lift and restrain student(s) as needed and in accordance with state regulations.

Working Conditions

• Exposure to climate-controlled classroom settings to outside weather with temperatures ranging from mild/moderate to extreme cold/heat.
• Exposure to noise levels ranging from moderate to very loud on occasional to frequent time periods.
• Work in crowded environments.
• Frequent to moderate lifting and other physical demands.
• Potential hazards: stress, anxiety, verbal and physical aggression, classroom furniture, playground/office equipment, bloodborne pathogens, communicable diseases, chemicals, and power/hand-operated equipment and machinery.

Pay

$50,761-$92,279 annually with employer-paid retirement.

Schedule

9 months or 185/189 days (salaried position).