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Lyon County School District · 4 hours ago

Silver Stage Elementary SPED CLS Teacher 2025/26

Yerington, NV

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$50K/yr - $89K/yr

Lyon County School District is looking for a Special Education Teacher to work at Silver Stage Elementary. The role involves developing instructional strategies for students with disabilities, maintaining student records, and ensuring compliance with educational standards.

E-LearningEducationHigher EducationPrimary EducationSecondary Education

Responsibilities

The special education teacher follows mandated compliance standards established by the Federal, the State, or the District regulations relative to program development and implementation

The special education teacher maintains appropriate student records and submits required reports and other needed information for the effective, efficient operation of the school within designated time limits

On review of all confidential special education documents, the special education teacher has ensured compliance with all state and federal regulations

The special education teacher 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

The special education teacher demonstrates acceptable command of the English language in written and oral communication

The special education teacher carries out clerical duties such as attendance, budgeting of materials, recording of grades, etc., promptly and accurately

The special education teacher attends and participates in all required training

Manage and assign additional adult student's support as necessary i.e. paraprofessional

Maintain accurate and timely records in PowerSchool

Provides instruction that is related to functional curriculum domains; domestic, vocational, recreational, community, functional academics

Ensure research-based instructional methods and materials are utilized (i.e. general education curriculum, Edmark, TouchMath, FACTER, LCCE, Syracuse)

Provides meaningful, relevant activities for instruction

Ensures instruction occurs in natural settings (i.e., regular education classroom, community based)

Ensures that Age-appropriate instructional materials and tasks are utilized; differentiated and/or multi-leveled instruction is provided; pre-planning is evident and objectives of lesson are evident

Ensures that standards-based instruction is occurring, and students are assessed using the most appropriate testing, e.g., state alternate assessment

Instructional adaptations are used in order to support student learning (i.e. picture cues & supports, student grouping, Cooperative Learning, sign language, individualized schedules)

Ensures that functional communication skills are taught and individualized communication tools are evident (i.e. picture cards, picture display boards, picture schedules, sign language, voice output electronic devices, consequence maps)

Addresses student behaviors individually, through positive behavioral supports, support plans or appropriate goals and objectives

Ensures that student progress is monitored through regular data collection and individual plans are adjusted as appropriate through annual IEP meetings or more frequently if appropriate

Qualification

Nevada teaching licenseSpecial education experienceFunctional curriculum instructionData collectionIEP meetingsProfessional developmentCommunication skillsCollaboration

Required

Bachelor's Degree from an 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

Experience working with the educational setting in an area of special education preferred

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, in order to meet the needs of all students

Participate as 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

Communicate professionally and effectively in written, oral, and non-verbal terms

Perform other job-related duties as may be assigned by the site administrator/supervisor

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, references, student work, and other materials

Some reaching for items above and below waist and head level

Some reaching, bending, squatting, and stooping to assist students access files, student work, and other items is necessary

The manual dexterity and cognitive ability to operate a personal computer and other educational technology (LCD projector, SmartBoard, iPads/Tablets, augmentative communication devices, etc.) to enhance student learning

Involves hearing and speech to communicate in person or over the telephone

Must have the ability to lift 50 pounds or 1/3 body weight, whichever is greater, to waist height, perform a 2 to 3 person lift, and the ability to restrain student(s) as needed and in accordance with state regulations