Yerington Elementary K-4th Grade Teacher

Overview

Yerington Elementary K-4th Grade Teacher 2025/26 – Lyon County School District

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The teacher will implement into daily student instruction appropriate educational curriculum based on the Nevada Academic Content State Standards and the Lyon County School District approved curriculum. The teacher will create and maintain an educational atmosphere that encourages effective student learning and supports school and district programs and goals. This person will be expected to adhere to the LCSD Professional Standards for Licensed Employees as outlined in policy and the CBA and report directly to the school site administrator.

• Administer appropriate district curriculum that is aligned with the Nevada State Standards and/or the upcoming Common Core State Standards.
• Ensure the opportunity for all students to learn in a respectful environment.
• Create and maintain a positive, orderly, and academically focused instructional environment.
• Develop and implement effective lessons using the LCSD lesson plan template.
• Analyze student progress and provide individualized instruction and feedback.
• Ensure compliance with special services such as IEPs and other related mandates.
• Provide classroom management and discipline that ensures safety at all times.
• Actively contribute to the School Performance Plan (SPP) process.
• Ensure compliance with assessment regulations and guidelines at all times.
• Develop a classroom climate that promotes positive learning conditions.
• Ability to appropriately handle stress and interact professionally and collaboratively with administration, staff, parents, and community.
• Integrate technology into the instructional programs, curriculum, and lessons.
• Maintain accurate and timely records in the student software system (e.g. Infinite Campus).
• Participate in other job-related duties and activities related to the position as assigned.
• Regularly and consistent punctuality and attendance are essential functions of the job.

Education and Training: Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university.

Licenses and Certifications: Must possess or be able to acquire a Nevada teaching license issued by the Nevada Department of Education and be certified in the relevant subject area. When applying for a certificated licensed position, candidates must meet the minimum qualifications as listed on the appropriate position vacancy announcement.

The physical and mental requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Strength, dexterity, coordination, and vision to use keyboard and video display terminal for prolonged periods. Light lifting (up to 25 pounds) may occasionally be required. Reasonable accommodations may be provided for qualified individuals with a disability who require accommodations.

Work is performed in climate-controlled classroom settings with exposure to outside weather conditions. May involve exposure to noise levels ranging from moderate to very loud and to crowded environments. Hazards include classroom furniture, playground/office equipment, and related materials.

The Lyon County School District is an equal opportunity employer and will not knowingly discriminate in any area of employment. Those include discriminatory recruiting and hiring practices against any United States citizen or legal alien on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, marital status, national or ethnic origin, disability, or any other protected class and shall extend to working conditions, training, promotion, and terms and conditions of employment.

Individuals with a disability who require reasonable accommodations during any step of the screening process should notify a representative in Human Resources. Notification may be made in person, in writing, or by calling: .