Music Teacher @ Echo Loder ES (.6) K. Smith ES (.4) Full-Time Stand

About the role

A special education teacher under the supervision of an administrator will design and implement lessons aligned with Common Core State Standards and Individual Education Plans (IEPs).

Responsibilities

• Administers appropriate district curriculum and designs coherent, differentiated lessons.
• Ensures assessment regulations are followed and analyzes student progress.
• Maintains a positive, orderly, safe, accessible, and academically focused learning environment.
• Communicates learning expectations, engages students, and utilizes various teaching strategies.
• Coordinates with other service staff to provide comprehensive student instruction.
• Maintains accurate records and IEPs as mandated by state and federal guidelines.
• Supports the IEP process and reflects on teaching practices.
• Works collaboratively with an education/assessment team to develop, implement, monitor, and evaluate individual objectives for assigned students.

Requirements

The ideal candidate must have a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with student teaching experience and a valid Nevada teaching license. They should demonstrate knowledge of child development, behavior, and characteristics of students, as well as effective teaching skills and interpersonal relations.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with student teaching experience and a valid Nevada teaching license.
• Knowledge: Child development, behavior and characteristics of students, subject area and/or credential area of teaching, effective teaching skills, planning and organizing, supervision and control, assessment and diagnosis, interpersonal relations.
• Skills: Creating an effective learning environment, establishing and maintaining effective working relationships, utilizing technology in instruction, planning, data-based decision making, and monitoring student achievement.

Benefits

• No waiting period on Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance.
• Sick Leave, Holiday Pay and Vacation Pay.
• Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) contribution options.
• Salary increases, longevity bonuses, guidance resources, and more.