Fernley High Cultinary Teacher 2026/27

Lyon County School District; Fernley (NV); On-site; USD 51,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid retirement

9-month school year

Job summary

The Lyon County School District is seeking a Career and Technical Education Teacher to deliver CCSS-aligned instruction in a licensed CTE program. The teacher will foster a positive learning environment, align lessons to district curricula, and monitor student progress.

Responsibilities include collaboration with staff and parents, adherence to IEPs, and maintaining accurate student records within PowerSchool.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university.
• Must possess and be able to acquire a Nevada teaching license in the relevant subject area.
• Minimum qualifications align with LCSD vacancy announcement.

Responsibilities

• Deliver secondary CTE instruction aligned to Nevada and CCSS.
• Maintain a positive, orderly classroom and support district goals.
• Monitor student progress and provide feedback.
• Ensure compliance with IEPs and related mandates.
• Collaborate with administration, staff, parents, and community.
• Maintain accurate records in PowerSchool.

Skills

CTE teaching

Curriculum aligned

Student assessment

Classroom management

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Career and Technical Education Teacher

Range $50,761-$92,279 annually with Employer-paid retirement, dependent upon previous experience

JobGroup: GeneralEducationServices-Licensed

Classification: Certified

TermsofEmployment: 9Monthsor(185/189Days)

FLSASTATUS: EXEMPT

This is a salaried position assigned to the Licensed Employee Salary Schedule.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The teacher will implement into daily student instruction appropriate educational curriculum based on the Common Core State Standards and the Lyon County School District approved curriculum. The teacher will create and maintain an educational atmosphere that encourages effective student learning and supports school and district programs and goals. This person will be expected to adheretotheLCSDProfessionalStandardsforLicensedEmployeesasoutlinedinpolicyandtheCBAand report directly to the school site administrator.

ESSENTIALDUTIESANDRESPONSIBILITIES:

ThislistofEssentialDutiesandResponsibilitiesisnotexhaustiveandmaybesupplemented.

1. AdministerappropriatedistrictcurriculumthatisalignedwiththeNevadaStateStandardsand/or the upcoming Common Core State Standards.
2. Ensuretheopportunityforallstudentstolearninarespectfulenvironment.
3. Createandmaintainapositive,orderly,andacademicallyfocusedinstructionalenvironment
4. Analyzestudentprogressand provide individualizedinstructionandfeedback.
5. EnsurecompliancewithspecialservicessuchasIEP'sandotherrelatedmandates.
6. Provideclassroommanagementanddisciplinethatensuressafetyatalltimes.
7. ActivelycontributetotheSchoolImprovementPlan(SIP)process.
8. Ensurecompliancewithassessmentregulationsandguidelinesatalltimes.
9. Facilitateaneffectiveadvisoryprogramasoutlinedbytheadministrationand/ordistrict.
10. Workprofessionallyandcollaborativelywithadministration,staff,parents,andcommunity.
11. Preparestudentsforandparticipateinstateandnationalcompetitionsasapplicable.
12. MaintainaccurateandtimelyrecordsinPowerSchool.
13. Participateinotherjob-relateddutiesandactivitiesrelatedtothepositionasassigned.

POSITIONEXPECTATIONS:

1. Demonstrateknowledge,skill,andabilitytoprovideinstructioninasecondaryCTEclassroom.
2. Workcooperativelywith students,parents, peers,administration,andcommunitymembers.
3. Guidethelearningprocesstowardachievementofcurriculumandstudentgoals.
4. Establishandcommunicateclearexpectationsforalllessons,units,andprojects.
5. Employavarietyofinstructionaltechniquesandstrategiesalignedwithinstructionalobjectives,in order to meet the needs of all students.
6. Participateascollaborativememberwithotherfacultyandstaff.
7. Maintainaccurateandcompleterecordsasrequiredbylawanddistrictpolicy.
8. Maintainandimproveprofessionalcompetencethroughcontinuededucationandin-service.
9. Communicateprofessionallyandeffectivelyinwritten,oral,andnon-verbalterms.
10. Performotherjob-relateddutiesasmaybeassignedbythesiteadministrator/supervisor.

POSITIONREQUIREMENTS:

EducationandTraining:

Bachelor'sDegreefromanaccreditedcollegeoruniversity.

LicensesandCertifications:MustpossessorbeabletoacquireaNevadateachinglicenseissuedbythe Nevada Department of Education and be certified in the relevant subject area.

Whenapplyingforacertificatedlicensedposition,candidatesmustmeettheminimumqualificationsas listed on the appropriate position vacancy announcement.

PHYSICALANDMENTALREQUIREMENTS:

Thephysicalandmentalrequirementsdescribedherearerepresentativeofthosethatmustbemetbyan employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

Strength, dexterity, coordination, and vision to use keyboard and video display terminal for prolonged periods. Strength and stamina to bend, stoop, sit, stand, and perform physical activity for extended periods of time as applicable. Dexterity and coordination to handle files and single pieces of paper; occasional lifting of files, stacks of paper or reports, references, student work, and other materials. Some reaching for items above and below waist and head level. Some reaching, bending, squatting, and stooping to access files, student work, and other items is necessary. The manual dexterity and cognitive ability to operate a personal computer and other educational technology (LCD projector, SmartBoard, iPads/Tablets, etc.) to enhance student learning. Involves hearing and speech to communicate in person or over the telephone. Light lifting (up to 25 pounds) may frequently be required. Heavy lifting (25 pounds or more) may occasionally be required.

Incompliancewithapplicabledisabilitylaws,reasonableaccommodationsmaybeprovidedforqualified individualswithadisabilitywhorequireandrequestsuchaccommodations.Incumbentsandindividuals who have been offered employment are encouraged to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

WORKINGCONDITIONS:

Workisperformedunderthefollowingconditions:

Exposure to climate controlled classroom settings to outside weather with temperatures ranging from mild/moderatetoextremecold/heat.Mayinvolveexposuretonoiselevels rangingfrommoderatetovery loudonoccasionaltofrequenttimeperiods.Mayinvolveworkonequipmentand/ormachinerythatposes inherent risks.May involve work in crowded environments.

Hazards:

Classroomfurniture,playground/officeequipment,communicablediseases,chemicals(asrelated to specific assignment), and power/hand operated equipment and machinery (as related to specific assignment).

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Lyon County School District is an equal opportunity employer and will not knowingly discriminate in any area of employment. Those include discriminatory recruiting and hiring practices against any United States citizen or legal alien on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, marital status, national or ethnic origin, disability, or any other protected class and shall extend to working conditions, training, promotion, and terms and conditions of employment.

Individuals with a disability who require reasonable accommodation(s) during any step of the screening process or who have questions about qualifications should notify a representative in Human Resources. Notification may be made in person, in writing, or by calling: [phone].