Social Studies Teacher

Secondary Social Studies Teacher: 25-26 school year

• Position Type:
  Middle School Teaching/ Social Studies
• Date Posted: 6/3/2025
• Location:
  
  Carson Valley Middle School
• Date Available:
  
  08/01/2025

TITLE:

REGULAR EDUCATION CLASSROOM TEACHER

REPORTS TO:

SITE ADMINISTRATOR

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: MINIMUM 185 DAYS/YEAR

SALARY RANGE: LICENSED PERSONNEL SALARY SCHEDULE $50,033 - $90,212

BENEFITS:
Nevada State Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)
Employer paid Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance

FLSA STATUS EXEMPT

Under the direction of the site administration, performs professional instructional work of moderate difficulty in guiding students toward gaining knowledge and skills in order to become productive citizens; create a class environment favorable to learning and personal growth, establish effective rapport with students; motivate students to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge; establish positive relationships with parents and with other school and district staff members.

• Meet and instruct assigned classes in the location and at the times designated.
• Guide the learning process toward the achievement of established district curriculum goals, establishes and communicates clear objectives to the students for all lessons, units, and projects.
• Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity, interest, and abilities of students; translate lesson plans into learning experiences to best utilize the available time for instruction; provide written evidence of preparation upon request of the supervisor.
• Employ a variety of instructional techniques and media, consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs and capabilities of each student.
• Strive by instruction and action to implement the district’s philosophy of education, instructional goals and objectives and performance expectations as outlined in the District’s Teacher Evaluation System.
• Identify the difference in needs, abilities, and interests among students and provide appropriate instruction to meet those differences.
• Employ a variety of classroom assessment techniques in order to determine student’s instructional needs in meeting the district’s competencies; assess accomplishments of students on a regular basis in order to provide progress reports as required; communicate with parents as deemed necessary.
• Administer group standardized tests and proficiency tests to students in accordance with district testing programs.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations.
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students and to maintain equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Develop and maintain a code of conduct for the classroom, which is consistent with established administrative policies; develop rules of classroom behavior for which are enforced in a fair and just manner.
• Make provision for being available to students and parents for education-related purposes during the scheduled workday when required or requested to do so.
• Plan for and participate in professional improvement activities; take advantage of courses, readings, in-service training, and conferences in his/her area of specialization and competency.
• Establish and maintain two-way communication with parents, students, and other staff members in an honest, positive, and constructive manner.
• Plan and supervise assignments for teacher aides, volunteers, and student teachers; make written evaluation as required.
• Supervise students in out-of-classroom activities on campus during the assigned working day; participate in the sponsorship of student activities as appropriate to the grade level; attend established traditional school-sponsored activities agreed upon by the building administrator and the faculty.
• Fulfill the requirements of punctuality, reliability, and responsibility with regard to school level and school district policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Cooperate with other professional staff members in assessing and helping solve health, attitude, and learning problems of the…