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Lyon County School District · 3 months ago

Silver Stage Elementary SPED Strategies Teacher 2025/26

Silver Springs, NV

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$49K/yr - $88K/yr

Lyon County School District is seeking a Special Education Teacher for their Strategies Program. The role involves establishing goal-oriented teaching strategies and implementing instructional techniques to support students with disabilities in an educational setting.

E-LearningEducationHigher EducationPrimary EducationSecondary Education

Responsibilities

Follows mandated compliance standards established by the Federal, the State, or the District regulations

Utilizes District curriculum guides, standardized tests, and special education teacher-prepared criterion referenced test results for meeting individual needs

Evaluates goals and modified plans when necessary

Develops and executes appropriate lesson strategies which will guide instruction on a daily basis to accomplish long-range goals

Develops organized plans designed to assist a substitute special education teacher in finding class lists, inclusion and/or resource schedules, seating charts, materials, and lesson plans

Demonstrates the knowledge and application of the concepts, processes, and facts necessary to the proper implementation of IEP goals and objectives

Recognizes the relationship of his/her program with other disciplines, and stresses the interrelationships of all disciplines while teaching

Plans for and participates in professional improvement activities and takes advantage of courses, readings, in-service training, and conferences in his/her area of specialization and competency

Gives written and oral directions that are clear, concise, and appropriate and/or modifies written and oral directions so that students can benefit from the general education curriculum

Guides the learning process toward the achievement of IEP goals by establishing clear objectives and by effectively implementing the criteria described in these objectives to the students

Remains aware of and utilizes appropriate questioning strategies that enhance student participation and success and the development of thinking skills

Develops and/or utilizes data about students' needs and progress. (Samples may include records indicating the level of attainment of each pupil, diagnostic tests, psychological tests, anecdotal records, student objective cards, and pupils' written contributions.) The special education teacher reports this data to parents in a manner consistent with the reporting of student progress used in the general education classroom

Assesses the needs of students as individuals and provides learning activities that are appropriate and sufficiently varied to meet the learning styles of each student on his/her caseload

Utilizes individual student interests and physical/mental aptitudes to promote a desire to learn

Assigns and monitors homework, when appropriate, as an extension and reinforcement of classroom learning activities

Informs students of their progress through various means of assessment such as grading, evaluation, and testing in a timely manner

Recognizes encouragement and positive reinforcement techniques as effective motivational factors

Provides learning experiences so that students are encouraged to assume responsibilities toward self-direction. (Samples may include independent study programs, small group leadership activities, and student initiated activities.)

Utilizes bulletin boards, displays, interest centers and other motivational materials and/or techniques to promote student learning and feeling tone without creating an over-stimulating environment, which would detract from student achievement

Demonstrates acceptable command of the English language in written and oral communication

Establishes clear limits of behavior; students know the consequences of exceeding those limits, and the special education teacher explains fully to students what is expected from them in the school environment. The special education teacher defers to individual behavior plans in order to guide students toward appropriate behavior

Promotes self-discipline and responsibility in students by monitoring expected behavior and utilizing appropriate responses (shouting, sarcasm, and belittling comments are not acceptable)

Helps students improve their self-image by helping them grow in their understanding of their capabilities and limitations. The special education teacher utilizes student’s area of strength most frequently and discourages continued focus on the students’ area of weakness

Creates an atmosphere in which students perceive that the special education teacher cares about what and how they learn

Promotes purposeful activity in the classroom and reasonable interchange among students working cooperatively in learning activities while at the same time individualized instruction may be taking place and the cooperative learning activity is not adversely affecting the individualized learning activity

Creates an atmosphere where students feel free to express their views, and encourages respect for their rights, opinions, property, and contributions of others

Carries out clerical duties such as attendance, budgeting of materials, recording of grades, etc., promptly and accurately

Communicates with parents to foster a constructive parent-special education teacher relationship and to provide parents with an awareness of student progress and individual/family rights as they relate to special education

Promotes a professional attitude toward the schools, school board, administration, other staff members, and the community

Works effectively with other staff members in order to achieve student success within an inclusionary model which entails frequent, constructive communication, shared lesson planning, assistance or guidance in modification techniques and shared responsibility of instruction

Prompt in arriving at school, classes and meetings, and observes other required time schedule

Recognizes the importance of regular attendance to the instruction program and that consistent absenteeism will impair the continuity of that program

Consistent in upholding and enforcing school rules, administrative regulations, and board policies

Maintains strict confidentiality with regards to records and information that has been obtained in the course of professional service with respect to students, parents, and other staff members, unless disclosure serves professional purposes or is required by law

Qualification

Special Education Autism endorsementIEP implementationCPR/AED knowledgeEffective communicationWork with special needs studentsInterpret instructionsManage behaviorComplete recordsPhysical staminaWillingness to attend trainings

Required

Must possess a Special Education Autism endorsement

Bachelor's Degree from accredited college or university

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

Knowledge of CPR/AED and Universal Precautions

Ability to work effectively with special needs students

Ability to interpret and apply oral and written instructions

Ability to perform several tasks and determine priorities

Ability to deal with unusual behavior and crisis situations

Ability to learn and apply school rules, regulations, and procedures

Ability to complete routine records

Ability to recognize and report hazards and apply safe work methods

Possess physical and mental stamina commensurate with the responsibilities of the position

Willingness to attend trainings as it relates to implementation of IEPs