Critical Life Skills (CLS) Teacher

 $48,152-$84,341 annually

PERS, Medical, Dental, Vision, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance, 4-day work week, collaborative staff, ongoing support

Position Summary

Provide special education students with learning activities and experiences designed to help them fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth. Develop or modify curricula and prepare lessons and other instructional materials to student ability levels. Work in self-contained, team, or departmental  capacity as assigned.

Position Requirements

Education/Certification/License: 

• Bachelor’s degree from accredited university

• Valid Nevada teaching certificate with required endorsements or training for subject and level assigned

• Demonstrated competency in the core academic subject area assigned

Experience: 

• One year student teaching or approved internship

Special Knowledge/Skills:  

• Knowledge of special needs of students in assigned area

• Knowledge of an Individual Education Plan (IEP) goal setting process and implementation

• General knowledge of curriculum and instruction

Duties/Responsibilities

      Instructional Strategies

• Collaborate with students, parents, and other members of staff to develop IEPs for each student assigned.

• Implement an instructional, therapeutic, or skill development program for assigned students and show written evidence of preparation as required.

• Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned.

• Work cooperatively with classroom teachers to modify regular curricula as needed and assist special education students in regular classes with assignments.

• Participate in IEP meetings on a regular basis.

• Conduct assessment of student learning styles and use results to plan for instructional activities.

• Present subject matter according to guidelines established by IEP.

• Employ a variety of instructional techniques and media to meet the needs and capabilities of each student assigned.

• Plan and supervise assignments for teacher aide(s) and volunteer(s).

• Use technology in teaching/learning process.

Student Growth and Development

• Conduct ongoing assessments of student achievement through formal and informal testing.

• Provide or supervise personal care, medical care, and feeding of students as stated in IEP as needed.

• Be a positive role model for students; support the mission of the school district.

Classroom Management and Organization

• Create classroom environments conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.

• Manage student behavior and administer discipline. This includes intervening in crisis situations and physically restraining students as necessary according to IEP .

• Consult with classroom teachers regarding management of student behavior according to IEP.

• Consult district and outside resource people regarding education, social, medical, and personal needs of students.

• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.

• Assist in selection of books, equipment, and other instructional materials.

Communication

• Establish and maintain open communication by conducting conferences with parents, students, principals, and teachers.

• Maintain a professional relationship with colleagues, students, parents, and community members.

• Use effective communication skills to present information accurately and clearly.

Other

• Participate in staff development activities to improve job-related skills.

• Keep informed of and comply with federal, state, district, and school regulations and policies for special education teachers.

• Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required.

• Attend and participate in faculty meetings and serve on staff committees as required.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Supervise assigned teacher aide(s).

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