External -K-5 Special Education-Autism Teacher

Job Goal

To plan, organize, and implement an appropriate instructional program in an environment that prepares students for lives as informed and engaged citizens in a global society.

K-5 Special Education-Autism Teacher at J.G. Johnson ES – 183 days, 7.0 hours per day;
Funding Source:
Special Education Fund;
Salary Range: $51,323-$103,407;

Start Date:

2026‑2027 school year.

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Valid Nevada Teaching License*
• Valid Nevada Driver’s License
• CPR/First Aid/AED Certification required for physical education, special education, and career & technical education teaching assignments

Suitable workspace to carry out the functions of the position. The successful candidate must complete a thorough background check and pass mandatory pre‑employment drug and alcohol testing.

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Applications for voluntary transfer from eligible in‑district applicants will follow the NCCTA Collective Bargaining Agreement process. In‑district applicants will be considered before out‑of‑district applicants from February 1 to February 28. Out‑of‑district applicants apply online and the NCSD screening and interview process will be followed.

Nye County School District does not discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and its regulations, including in admission and employment.
Equal Opportunity Employer – the District does not sanction or tolerate discrimination in any form in its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, disability, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, ancestry, veteran status, domestic partnership, genetic information, gender identity or expression, political affiliation, or membership in the Nevada National Guard.

Title IX Coordinator:
Michelle Chelle Wright, PHR, CLRP – Director of Human Resources/Title IX Coordinator, Nye County School District, 484 S. West St., Pahrump, NV 89048 –  ext. 300, title9coordinator

It is the policy of Nye County School District to comply with all federal and state laws concerning the employment of individuals with disabilities and to act in accordance with regulations and guidance issued by the EEOC. The District will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with a disability so that they can perform the essential functions of the job unless the accommodation causes a direct threat or undue hardship.

Please contact Human Resources or the Section 504 Coordinator with any requests for accommodation.

Shanda Roderick, Director of Special Education/Section 504 Coordinator, Nye County School District, Special Education Support Services, 484 S. West St., Pahrump, NV 89048.

Phone:

Relevant licensing information:
Nevada Department of Education licensing information. The Office of Educator Licensure encourages currently licensed educators from other states to apply for reciprocal licensure in Nevada; not all states' licenses are eligible for reciprocity. A list of acceptable licenses is available at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Applicants are advised to review the website to verify license requirements and acceptance of their current license prior to applying.

NCSD's nondiscrimination policy and grievance procedures can be found at  Regs.