Science Teacher

MIDDLE SCHOOL SCIENCE CLASSROOM TEACHER (25–26 School Year)

• Position Type:
  Middle School Science
• Date Posted: 4/3/2025
• Location:
  
  Carson Valley Middle School
• Date Available:
  
  8/1/2025

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; creates a class environment favorable to learning and personal growth, establishes effective rapport with students; motivates students to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge; establishes positive relationships with parents and with other school and district staff members.

• Meet and instruct assigned classes at designated times and location.
• Guide the learning process toward the achievement of established district curriculum goals; communicate clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects.
• Establish a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity, interests, and abilities of students; translate lesson plans into learning experiences.
• Employ a variety of instructional techniques and media suitable to the needs and capabilities of each student.
• Implement the district’s philosophy of education, instructional goals, and performance expectations as outlined in the Teacher Evaluation System.
• Identify differences in student needs, abilities, and interests, and provide appropriate instruction to meet those differences.
• Use classroom assessment techniques to determine student instructional needs and assess accomplishments regularly; provide progress reports as required; communicate with parents.
• Administer group standardized tests and proficiency tests in accordance with district testing programs.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations.
• Take precautions to protect students and maintain equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Develop and maintain a code of conduct consistent with established administrative policies; enforce classroom behavior rules fairly and justly.
• Be available to students and parents for education‑related purposes during the scheduled workday when required or requested.
• Plan and participate in professional improvement activities; attend courses, readings, in‑service training, and conferences.
• 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; provide written evaluation as required.
• Supervise students in out‑of‑classroom activities on campus during the assigned working day; sponsor student activities as appropriate to the grade level; attend traditional school‑sponsored activities agreed upon by the building administrator and the faculty.
• Cooperate with other professional staff members in assessing and helping solve health, attitude, and learning problems of the students.
• Attend building and district meetings to promote communication and mutual decision making among the staff.
• Serve on district committees that develop curriculum and enhance instruction.

• Perform related duties as assigned.

• Considerable knowledge of effective teaching techniques and strategies for area of specialization; principles for effective student learning techniques; lesson planning; instructional media; modern assessment techniques; interpersonal communication; stages of child development.
• Skill to perform multiple complex tasks with periodic skill upgrades; competencies include safety practices, operating classroom equipment, planning projects, maintaining accurate records, using pertinent software.
• Ability to develop lessons, units, and…