Engaging Elementary Teacher – K-6 Classrooms

Washoe County School District; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Sick leave

Retirement via PERS

Salary schedule with step increases

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Washoe County School District in Reno, NV is seeking an Elementary-Middle-HS Classroom Teacher to implement curriculum and teach one or more subjects under administrator supervision. This role focuses on effective planning, engaging instruction, and student assessment aligned with standards.

Responsibilities include maintaining records, collaborating with staff and families, and participating in a professional learning community. A Nevada teaching license is required or attainable.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with student teaching experience.
• Three years of verified contracted teaching experience with a Bachelor's Degree and Nevada teaching license eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates mastery of content and pedagogy, knowledge of students and resources.
• Sets instructional outcomes for diverse learners.
• Designs coherent instruction and assessments aligned with Common Core State Standards.
• Creates an environment of respect and rapport.
• Organizes space to create a safe, accessible, resource-rich environment.
• Manages classroom procedures and student behavior.
• Establishes a culture for learning.
• Demonstrates cultural competency.
• Communicates learning expectations to students.
• Engages students in learning.
• Utilizes questioning and discussion techniques.
• Embeds assessment in instruction.
• Demonstrates flexibility and responsiveness.
• Familiarity with Multi-Tiered Systems of Support.

Skills

Content mastery

Pedagogy knowledge

Instructional design

Classroom environment

Classroom management

Learning culture

Cultural competency

Assessment design

Education

Bachelor's Degree with student teaching experience

Three years of contracted teaching experience

Job description

Washoe County School District in Reno, NV is seeking an Elementary-Middle-HS Classroom Teacher to implement curriculum and teach one or more subjects under administrator supervision. This role focuses on effective planning, engaging instruction, and student assessment aligned with standards.

Responsibilities include maintaining records, collaborating with staff and families, and participating in a professional learning community. A Nevada teaching license is required or attainable.