Special Education Rsp Teacher Jobs in Reno, NV (NOW HIRING)

Certified - Classroom Teacher - Special Education - Autism Strategies
Job Number 2000016111
Start Date
Open Date 10/20/2025
Closing Date
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Special Education Teacher
Are you passionate about children's education? Do you want to make a difference in their lives and help them achieve their goals? Do you have excellent communication and organizational skills? If so, you might be the perfect candidate for Washoe County School District! We have dynamic and rewarding positions that allows you to work with schools and families to promote positive and meaningful involvement that support student success.
We are always looking for talented and motivated individuals to join our team. If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit your application today! When there are openings, we will evaluate the applications and invite qualified candidates for interviews. School and department administrators from Washoe County School District oversee the hiring process. Do not miss this chance to make a difference in the lives of students and families!
Position Information:
Position FTE:Full and Part Time positions availablePosition Type:CertifiedNevada Department of Education Licensure Needed:Dependent of Special Education Assignment (Resourse, Strategies...)Contract Types:Standard and Limited Term, please see additional job informationJob DescriptionFor a full job description, please see "attachments" link above
For New Applicants: This posting is for a hiring pool of teachers who want to work in WCSD schools. You can apply to one or more of these postings by linking your application. Your application is complete when you have four confidential references and a current teacher evaluation uploaded. WCSD has a qualified selection pool of candidates for all teacher positions in the district. When there are vacancies, candidates from the qualified selection pool will be chosen to fill them. You can find more information about the WCSD teacher hiring process on our website: https://www.washoeschools.net/Page/614
The Washoe County School District is committed to providing a safe and respectful learning and working environment for all students, staff, and visitors. The District prohibits bullying, cyber-bullying, harassment, sexual harassment, and/or discrimination based on an individual's actual or perceived race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, veterans or military status, marital status, disability or the presence of any sensory, physical or mental handicap in any of its educational programs/activities and employment, or in any program or activity conducted or funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The District prohibits discrimination against any youth group listed in Title 36, as a patriotic society, (i.e. Boy Scouts of America) from access to public school facilities use.
Internal Job Number 2026/27
Salary
Teacher's Salary Schedule
Salaries are subject to adjustment and may increase and decrease each fiscal year. New employees hired by Washoe County School District are normally placed on the entry step of the grade of the position. View the salary schedules here.
Endorsements Special Education - Autism
Additional Job Information
Limited term contracts are assignments for a limited duration. These positions are grant-funded and are contingent upon continued funding. The hiring administrator may retain incumbent for the duration of the grant without re-advertising. At the conclusion of this position, the incumbent will be eligible to participate in the exclusive transfer process and overage process in accordance with the Washoe Education Association negotiated agreement.
For questions on licensure, please visit Licensing.
Benefit packages are available for all employees, eligible employees who are regularly scheduled to work 27.5 hours per week or more receive full benefits of the District which include but are not limited to;

• No waiting period on Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
• Employees may select an insurance plan wherein WCSD contributes 100% of insurance premiums.
• Sick Leave, Holiday Pay and Vacation Pay
• Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)
• Contribution options will be explained in detail during the New Employee Orientation.
• Salary Increases
• Longevity Bonuses
• Guidance Resources
• And More - Visit our Benefits page for more information.

Please be advised health insurance premiums are paid by employees at a prorated percent for those working less than full time.
New employees will be fingerprinted upon hire and will have $58.50 deducted from their first paycheck to help defray the cost of fingerprinting. Fingerprint fees are subject to change. Your job offer is conditional until a report is returned from the FBI and Nevada Department of Public Safety that meets the standards of WCSD for employment purposes.
Any applicant who would like to request a reasonable accommodation in any step of the selection process should contact Human Resources at (775) 348-0321 or email Careers@washoeschools.net