Alternative Education Teacher

Position Information

• FTE:
  Full and Part Time positions available
• Position Type:
  Certified
• License Needed:
  Alternative Education or an Elementary, Middle School, Secondary or Special license for the age range of the position
• Contract Types:
  Standard and Limited Term (see additional job information)

For new applicants:
This posting is for a hiring pool of teachers who want to work in WCSD schools. You can apply to one or more of these postings by linking your application. Your application is complete when you have four confidential references and a current teacher evaluation uploaded. WCSD has a qualified selection pool of candidates for all teacher positions in the district.

When there are vacancies, candidates from the qualified selection pool will be chosen to fill them.

More information about the WCSD teacher hiring process is available at

The Washoe County School District is committed to providing a safe and respectful learning and working environment for all students, staff, and visitors. The District prohibits bullying, cyber‑bullying, harassment, sexual harassment, and/or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, veteran or military status, marital status, disability or the presence of any sensory, physical or mental handicap in any of its educational programs/activities and employment, 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.

2026/27

Salaries are subject to adjustment and may increase and decrease each fiscal year.

Limited term contracts are assignments for a limited duration. These positions are grant‑funded and are contingent upon continued funding. The hiring administrator may retain the incumbent for the duration of the grant without re‑advertising. At the conclusion of this position, the incumbent will be eligible to participate in the exclusive transfer process and overage process in accordance with the Washoe Education Association negotiated agreement.

For questions on licensure, please visit Licensing.

• 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 percentage for those working less than full time.

New employees will be fingerprinted upon hire. $58.50 will be 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 WCSD employment standards.

Any applicant who would like to request a reasonable accommodation at any step of the selection process should contact Human Resources at  or email