The Office of General Curriculum Access is seeking a graduate assistant for the Spring 2024 semester with a possibility of an extension extended through the summer. The position will be approximately 20 hours/week.

Position Description

Activities for the GA position include:

• Designing and developing curriculum (e.g., ELA, Math, and Science) for students with extensive support needs that align with the Nevada Alternative Diploma and Nevada Alternate Assessment
• Organizing state professional development activities
• Collaborating with Nevada teachers
• Creating media assets for teaching and learning, including graphics for adapted books, audio recordings, and video tutorials

Position Requirements

• Graduate student in good standing at UNLV
• Experience working with curriculum development in the areas of reading, math, and science are preferred but not required

Compensation and Benefits

The graduate assistantship will provide:

• Paid tuition (up to nine credits per semester)
• A monthly stipend totaling $8,500 for the semester
• Research and writing opportunities

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About the Office of General Curriculum Access

This newly funded College of Education project is a partnership with the Nevada Department of Education’s Office of Inclusive Education.We are working to provide standards-aligned instructional materials, academic and behavioral support resources, and effective professional development to educators to enhance access to Nevada’s general curriculum.

Please contact Joshua Baker at josh.baker@unlv.edu or Catherine Bacos at catherine.bacos@unlv.edu with questions.