Sports History Teacher One Year Only (Ends June 2023)
FOR EXTERNAL APPLICANTS, ONE- YEAR-ONLY EMPLOYEES, SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS, AND APPLICANTS IN THE TEACHER HIRING POOLS: This position is a One Year Only (OYO) position ending June 2023. This means that the position has an end date of the last day of the school year with no rights to placement through the certified overage process outlined in the Washoe Education Association Negotiated Agreement. OYO position holders will not be able to apply for positions as an internal candidate during the certified transfer process for the 2023-24 school year,but will have the opportunity to apply for continued employment with WCSD once positions open to external candidates.
SUMMARY DESCRIPTION
Under the general supervision of an administrator, a classroom teacher will implement school board policy regarding the educational curriculum of a particular instructional division and/or instructional unit. The teacher may teach one or more subjects.
EXEMPLARY DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
Planning and Preparation
- Demonstrates mastery of content and pedagogy, knowledge of students and resources
- Sets instructional outcomes for diverse learners
- Designs coherent instruction and student assessments aligned with Nevada Academic Content Standards
Classroom Environment
- Creates an environment of respect and rapport
- Organizes physical space to create a safe, accessible, and resource-rich environment
- Manages classroom procedures and student behavior
- Establishes a culture for learning
- Demonstrates cultural competency
Instruction
- Communicates learning expectations to students
- Engages students in learning
- Utilizes questioning and discussion techniques
- Embeds assessment in instruction
- Demonstrates flexibility and responsiveness
- Demonstrates understanding of Multi-Tiered Systems of Support
Professional Responsibilities
- Maintains accurate records
- Reflects on teaching
- Supports family and community partnerships
- Participates in a professional community
- Demonstrates professionalism, integrity and ethical conduct
EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS
Education/Experience: Any combination of education and experience in teaching would provide the required knowledge and skills are qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and skills would be:
Education: Bachelor's Degree from and accredited college or university with student teaching experience
and/or
Experience: Three (3) years of verified contracted teaching experience with a Bachelor's Degree and the ability to obtain a valid teaching license in Nevada
Knowledge of: Child development; behavior and characteristics of students; subject area and/or credential area of teaching. (e.g. special education, math, science, etc.); effective teaching skills; planning and organizing; supervision and control; assessment and diagnosis; interpersonal relations.
Skill at: Creating an effective environment for learning, establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with teachers, administrators, counselors, and other staff members. The ability to establish and maintain standard of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom. Effective utilization of technology in instruction, planning, data-based decision making and monitoring of student achievement.
License/Certificates: Possession of, or the ability to obtain a valid Nevada teaching license in the relevant subject area/and or grade level.
Special Considerations: When selected for Department chair of a high school, additional pay will be provided based on number of teachers supervised.