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2018-2019 Special Education Teacher/Case Manager Job Opening​


Email all application materials to dr.andi@academyoflit.org by April 23, 2018 at midnight.

Note to Prospective Teachers:
We are excited to announce that we are adding a brand new position to the Academy team—a full-time Special Education Teacher/Case Manager for grades K-8. Completed applications need to be received by April 23, 2018 at midnight to be initially considered. First round interviews will take place the week of April 23rd. Finalists for the position will be invited to a second teacher panel interview and may be invited to a community event as part of the application process.

Special Education Case Manager Position:

This position is not a classroom-based teaching position, but will provide solid instruction and case management to identified students across grade levels. The SpEd Case Manager will manage a case-load of no more than 22, and work closely with the RTI committee for identifications. Flexibility will be needed when working with students and holding IEP meetings. The SpEd Case Manager will need to be highly organized with collection and recording of student goal measures. The position will also require the individual to work collaboratively with all teachers, administration, the learning strategist, and librarian. Strong positive interpersonal skills and strengths-based teaching are required.

Prospective Teachers need to submit the following to complete your application:
  • Cover Letter
  • Current resume or curriculum vitae
  • Scanned copy of your teaching certifications
  • Phone and email contact information for three references with knowledge of your teaching abilities

Teacher Requirements:
  • Nevada Certification as a K-8 Generalist and K-12 Special Education
  • Familiarity with administering educational assessments, interpreting data, and measuring students’ progress towards goals
  • Ability to be flexible and organized
  • Work or volunteer record that demonstrates a passion for teaching
  •  Evidence of leadership skills
  • Strong interpersonal skills to work with all stakeholders
  • Has worked as a part of a collaborative team
  • Experience working with diverse populations
  • Familiarity with developmental instruction and differentiation
  • Strong communication skills
  • Strong references who are familiar with your teaching abilities

​Teacher Preferences:
  • Masters in Ed. or working toward a M.Ed., Ph.D. program a plus
  • Dual Certification, multiple certifications, or National Board Certification
  • Experience working as a Special Education Case Manager
  • Familiarity with the RTI process and link to interventions
  • Record of developmental instruction or differentiation in teaching
  • Clinical experience in teaching reading or math
  • Bilingual or multi-lingual
  • Experience with data analysis and/or educational research
  • Curriculum development experience
  • Program development experience or experience teaching in a non-traditional environment
  • Understanding of progressive ways to teach academic language and vocabulary as well as content-specific vocabulary
  • Strong writing and grammar skills

Part-Time Instruction Aide


The Honors Academy of Literature is a unique learning environment throughout the school where reading and writing are valued, authentically practiced, discussed, shared, and encouraged daily.

Position Summary:
Under the general supervision of a teacher, the instructional aide is responsible for providing assistance to instructional programs by assisting the teacher in achieving educational objectives.
 
Duties and Responsibilities:
Executes instructional activities with individual students or small groups of students following teacher direction and demonstration; assists in preparation of materials for class, classroom activities, assignments, location of supplementary materials from school library and other resources areas; implements behavior management programs designed by teachers and administrator; monitors student use of instructional equipment; serves as a source of information and help to any substitute teacher assigned in the absence of the teacher; assists, monitors, and guides the student to attend and participate in activities, and complete tasks; supervise students in unstructured environments such as lunch, and recess; guides independent study, enrichment work, and review material set up and assigned by the teacher; establish and maintain productive working relationships with staff, business associates, and general community; work on multiple tasks and prioritize appropriately; communicate effectively; exercise initiative and make independent decisions to reschedule work to meet deadlines or to effectively handle emergency work; keep student information confidential by adhering to FERPA.

Final candidates will be subject to both federal and state background checks.
 
Minimum Qualifications:
  • High School Diploma
 
Desired Preferences:
  • Substitute license preferred
  • Strong communication skills, written and oral
  • Experience working with school-age children
 
Benefits:
  • Base pay starting at $10 hr negotiable based on experience

How to Apply:
Submit the following to complete your application:
  • Cover Letter
  • Current resume or curriculum vitae
  Always Accepting Applications for Instructional Aide Position