Pre-K Teacher @ Desert Skies MS Limited Term Ends

pre‑k teacher @ desert skies ms full‑time limited term ends june 2027

child and family services

certified - classroom teacher - early childhood

job number

open date 06/09/2026

closing date

elementary‑middle‑high school classroom teacher

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.

• 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 common core state standards
  • 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 familiarity with 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

education/experience
: any combination of education and experience in teaching would provide the required knowledge and skills. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and skills would be:

• education: bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with student teaching experience
• 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.

this job specification should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive standards of the position. Incumbents may be required to follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as may be required by their supervisor.

any applicant who would like to request a reasonable accommodation in any step of the selection process should contact human resources at (775) 348‑0321.

this is a limited term position ending june 2027. This position is grant‑funded and is contingent upon continued funding. The hiring administrator may retain 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 certified negotiated agreement.

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.