Special Education Resource Teacher Standard

Position: Special Education Resource Teacher Full-time Standard
Location: Nevada

Special Education Resource Teacher

Full-time Standard

Sparks High School

Certified - Qualified (hold certificate) - Special Education - Resource Room

Job Number:

Open Date: 04/08/2024

Closing Date: 08/09/2024

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION

Under the general supervision of an administrator, a special education teacher will be assigned a caseload and will implement school board policy regarding the educational curriculum of a particular instructional division and/or instructional unit.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

This list of essential duties and responsibilities is not exhaustive and may be supplemented.

Planning and Preparation

• Administer appropriate district curriculum which is aligned with Common Core State Standards and is consistent with IEP instructions as needed.
• Design and implement the components of an effective lesson for instruction and student assessments aligned with Common Core State Standards.
• Design coherent, differentiated instruction and student assessments aligned with Common Core State Standards at the appropriate instructional level for the student.
• Provide appropriate instructions, modifications, adaptations, and implement Individual Education Plans (IEP) in an organized, systematic, and meaningful manner.
• Analyze student progress and ensure assessment regulations and guidelines are followed at all times.
• Demonstrate mastery of content and pedagogy, knowledge of students and resources, typical developmental patterns of students, and characteristics of students with disabilities.
• Set instructional outcomes for diverse learners.
• Create an environment of respect and rapport while developing a climate that promotes positive learning conditions.
• Maintain a positive, orderly, safe, accessible, and academically focused learning, resource-rich environment.
• Manage classroom procedures and student behavior.
• Demonstrate cultural competency.

Instruction

• Communicate learning expectations to students.
• Engage students in learning.
• Utilize discussion and questioning techniques.
• Embed assessment in instruction.
• Demonstrate flexibility and responsiveness.
• Demonstrate familiarity with Multi-Tiered Systems of Support.
• Demonstrate knowledge of strategies and accommodations to assist students with disabilities to access curriculum.
• Coordinate effectively with other service staff in providing student instruction.

Professional Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate records and IEP's as mandated by state and federal guidelines, within established timelines.
• Demonstrate professionalism, integrity, and ethical conduct.
• Support, communicate, and work professionally with administrators, staff, and community and follow all protocols consistent with the WCSD's procedures.
• Make a focused effort to promote meaningful participation of parents in the IEP process.
• Reflect on teaching.
• Participate in a professional community.
• Participate in other job-related duties and activities related to the position as assigned.
• Work as part of an education/assessment team responsible for identifying, developing, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating individual objectives for assigned students.

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS Education/

Experience:

Any combination of education and experience in teaching would provide the required knowledge and skills. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and skills would be:

Education:

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with student teaching experience and the ability to obtain a valid Nevada teaching license.

Knowledge of:

Child development; behavior and characteristics of students; subject area and/or credential area of teaching. (e.g., special education, math, science, etc.); effective teaching skills; planning and organizing; supervision and control; assessment and diagnosis; interpersonal relations.

License/Certificates:

Possession of, or the ability to obtain a valid Nevada teaching license in the relevant subject area and/or grade level.

Note: The Washoe County School District is committed to providing a safe and respectful learning and working environment for all students, staff, and visitors.

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