Online K-8 Teacher Full-time Standard

Washoe County School District; Reno (NV); Remote; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Washoe County School District is seeking an Online Virtual School Teacher for the 2025/26 school year to facilitate students' academic success in an online environment. This role involves motivating students, providing individualized support, and implementing engaging online lessons aligned with Nevada Academic Content Standards. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and demonstrate exceptional communication and technology skills, with a strong commitment to fostering a positive learning atmosphere.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance

Sick Leave, Holiday Pay, and Vacation Pay

Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)

Longevity Bonuses

Professional Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Knowledge of effective online instructional strategies.
• Mastery of content and pedagogy in K-12 education.
• Experience in using web-based tools and platforms.

Responsibilities

• Teach, support, and monitor student progress in online lessons.
• Communicate effectively with students and parents regarding learning.
• Assist with the development of virtual curriculum.

Skills

Communication

Technology skills

Student engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university

Job description

Certified - Classroom Teacher - Elementary - Intermediate Grades

Job Number 2000015093

Start Date

Open Date 06/05/2025

Closing Date

TEACHER ONLINE VIRTUAL SCHOOLS

Summary Description

Under the supervision of the school site administrator, the Online Virtual School Teacher (Teacher) is responsible for providing a positive educational atmosphere in an online environment where students have the opportunity to fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, psychological growth; and for organizing and implementing an instructional program that results in students achieving academic success in accordance with District and state policies and laws. The Teacher is responsible for providing guidance, instruction, and support to manage the online learning process and focus on students' individual needs. The Teacher will monitor student progress through interactive virtual lessons, daily assignments, and work actively with students and parents to advance each child's online learning.

Teaching in a virtual/online environment requires a strong educational background and a firm understanding of how best practices from a regular classroom can be applied to this interactive model. Though the primary focus is on academic core instruction, teachers must be comfortable with using technology and supporting new users of technology.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The essential functions and duties listed below are intended to guide the various types of work that may be performed, and are not exhaustive. Additional duties may be assigned by site administrators as needed to support students and site-based initiatives.

• Teach material from approved curriculum in accordance with assigned course schedule.
• Motivate students to actively participate in all aspects of the educational process, including class discussions, assignments, projects, research, etc.
• Maintain online asynchronous communication (and synchronous if appropriate) with students in online discussions, to assist students in achieving completion objectives, monitor completion of assignments and coach special projects.
• Provide regular, accurate, and timely student-specific assistance, feedback, and support to students relative to their performance.
• Communicate with students, parents, and staff on a regular basis to develop and update student learning plans and schedules, provide feedback on student work, suggest instructional approaches and strategies.
• Ensure assessment guidelines and regulations are followed at all times.
• Assist with the development of new curriculum or coursework in the virtual environment.
• Ensure student growth and achievement is continuous and appropriate for age group, subject area, and/or program classification and provide appropriate interventions if necessary.
• Ensure that each student enrolled in a virtual/online course has accurate and up-to-date records and log all student and parent contact.
• Manage field trips and make efforts to integrate trips into the curriculum.
• Implement virtual methods of creating and maintaining a school community.
• Review curriculum and devise alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding.
• Demonstrates a knowledge base and willingness to implement a variety of web 2.0 tools to enhance student virtual learning experiences.

Planning, Preparation, and Programming

• Demonstrates mastery of content, pedagogy, resources, and knowledge of appropriate subject areas.
• Sets instructional outcomes for diverse learners, and provide differentiated instruction to meet the needs of all students.
• Designs coherent instruction and student assessments aligned with Nevada Academic Content Standards.
• Assist with school-wide data analysis, as part of a professional development needs assessment.
• Implement instructional activities that contribute to a positive online learning environment where students are actively engaged in meaningful online learning experiences.
• Collaborate with other members of the instructional team.
• Clearly articulate deadlines, schedules, and procedures to students and parents to ensure that students complete coursework in a timely manner.
• Assist school site administrator with student placement.
• Assist students and parents with technical support requests relating to the course interface and student information systems.
• Uses a variety of programs and software applications, as appropriate, to complete instructional and administrative tasks.
• Reinforces and collaborates with grade level and/or content area team the consistent use of proven, research-based strategies for effective classroom management, lesson co-planning, active student engagement, and virtual/online instructional delivery.
• Participate in professional development as provided and scheduled by the school site administrator.
• Creates a positive online learning environment of high expectations, respect, rapport, and cultural acceptance
• Establishes a culture of online learning
• Demonstrates cultural competency
• Ability to work occasional evening hours as needed to support some families.
• Support students and parents with alternate strategies and provide additional assistance with daily assignments and projects.

Public Relations

• Communicate and interact in a professional, effective manner, both orally and in writing, with students, parents, colleagues and other members of the community to support student success.
• Work with students, parents, and schools in a positive, proactive manner regularly through the use of computers and telephone
• Provide direct consultation to students and parents on matters relating to courses, procedures, and online learning strategies.
• Assist in providing information to community groups, schools, and/or parents about the virtual/online instructional programs and other marketing efforts that require teacher representation
• Customer focused approach
• Willing to visit and support students in their homes as necessary to ensure all students are progressing successfully through the program.

Professional Responsibilities

• Meet professional obligations through efficient work habits such as meeting deadlines, honoring schedules, coordinating resources, and meetings in an effective and timely manner.
• Use formative and summative assessments in order to differentiate and improve instructional practices and strategies.
• Participate in the organization and administration of the state testing as directed
• Evaluate student performance on a regular basis and provide feedback to students and parents.
• Attends school and district meetings and trainings related to the position.
• Seeks opportunities to share practices and online learning with colleagues and to learn from them.
• Supports the district and school's vision and common goals.
• Seeks out and participates in ongoing professional online learning opportunities within and outside the school that generally address identified needs
• Communicates with school site administrators
• Performs other job related duties as assigned.
• Team player track record
• High Degree of flexibility
• Model, guide and encourage legal, ethical and safe behavior related to technology use.
• Be cognizant of the diversity of student academic needs and incorporate accommodations into the online environment.

Special Education Responsibilities, if assigned:

Under general direction, provides assistance to Special Education students and other teachers needing assistance in the performance of a number of fundamental teaching responsibilities as described in Special Education law and in the four domains of the Teacher Performance Standards. Incumbent performs related work as required. (Special Education)

• Communicates effectively and works collaboratively with zone school to set up the change of placement IEP working with the zone case manager to monitor the implementation of the IEP.
• Communicates effectively and works collaboratively with North Star Staff to ensure that the IEP is being appropriately implemented.
• Assess student learning congruent with instructional and IEP goals, monitor weekly student progress and provide zone school case manager with regular updates.
• Work collaboratively with the zone school to implement the IEP making sure the student needs and goals are met and followed.
• Prepare and maintain accurate records
• Work directly with students and provide assessment data as needed.

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS

Education/Experience: Any combination of education and experience that would provide the required knowledge and skills is qualified. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and skills would be:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.

Desired Qualifications

• Master's Degree in related Field..
• Online teaching experience and certification of online teacher training.
• Home Visit Training.
• Exceptional Communication skills written and oral with the understanding of the uniqueness of the online communication vs face to face.
• Develop and deliver assessments, projects and assignments that meet the Nevada Academic Content Standards and assess student learning progress by measuring student achievement of learning goals.
• Highly Qualified

KNOWLEDGE OF: Content expert - considerable content knowledge and expertise in using the principles and techniques for effective teaching practices for K-12, including: Standards-Based Educational Practice, application of Professional Learning Communities to improve instruction and student achievement, School Improvement Planning, and the primary concepts and structures of effective online instruction; possesses the ability and desire to work collaboratively as a team member with K-12 colleagues, administrators, and District staff; possesses successful experience in teaching and has first-hand experience in applying technology to improve and enhance instruction; a wide range of teaching experience; enthusiasm and a strong commitment to applying data and technology to improve and enhance instruction; integration of technology in the District in order to improve productivity by applying creative and analytical problem solving skills; understands the needs and concerns of learners who need to learn and/or improve their computer and other technology skills; demonstrates a variety of instructional/learning strategies; utilizes philosophical methods, resources, and publications for effective teaching, coaching, and mentoring practices as related to integrating a range of technologies , both existing and emerging that effectively support student learning and engagement in the online environment; utilizes effective coaching and mentoring practices.

SKILL AT: Demonstrates competency, and/or willingness to take personal responsibility to learn and keep up to date, with new advances in technology, current productivity tools, Microsoft Office software applications, Web 2.0 Tools, Adobe Acrobat, Infinite Campus Gradebook, web-based reporting, and basic networking concepts; applies both formative and summative test data to inform classroom instruction; has participated in and/or led a Professional Learning Community; interacts and develops positive relations with District staff; plan, design and incorporate strategies to encourage active learning, application, interaction, participation and collaboration in an online environment; meets deadlines and timelines; communicates effectively and professionally in both verbal and written formats; works with others to promote a collaborative team environment with the goal of achieving school stakeholder goals while accomplishing complex tasks; uses sound judgment, including appropriate handling of confidential matters; demonstrates decision-making skills with creativity and integrity; ability to create and use a variety of formal and informal student assessments; and demonstrates good teacher leadership skills, including basic techniques for preparing and organizing blended learning and school programs and events; uses instructional technology, such as current data management and student information systems, Excel, and other data supporting software with expertise.

License/Certificates: Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid State of Nevada driver license with a driving record acceptable to the District; possession of a valid Nevada teaching license. State Licensure/ endorsement in multiple subject areas. Must possess or be able to acquire a Nevada teaching license issued by the Nevada Department of Education; Must hold an appropriate endorsement in the subject area being taught.

Physical Demands:The work is sedentary. Typically, the employee sits comfortably to do the work. However, there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying of light items, such as papers, books, or small parts; or driving an automobile. No special physical demands are required to perform the work.

Work Environment:The environment involves everyday risks or discomforts that require normal safety precautions typical of such places as offices, meeting and training rooms, libraries, residences, or commercial vehicles, e.g., use of safe work practices with office equipment, avoidance of trips and falls, observance of fire regulations and traffic signals. The work area is adequately lighted, heated, and ventilated.

THIS JOB SPECIFICATION SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED TO IMPLY THAT THESE REQUIREMENTS ARE THE EXCLUSIVE STANDARDS OF THE POSITION. INCUMBENTS MAY BE REQUYIRED TO FOLLOW ANY OTHER INSTRUCTIONS, AND PERFORM ANY OTHER RELATED DUTIES, AS MAY BE REQUIRED BY THEIR SUPERVISOR.

The Washoe County School 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, political affiliation, or the presence of any sensory, physical or mental disability in any of its educational programs/activities, employment or employment opportunities, 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. The District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Internal Job Number 2025-26-C253236

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.

Additional Job Information

This position is for the 2025/26 school year with an anticipated contract start date after July, 1st 2025 .

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 [phone] or [e-mail]