Fifth Grade Classroom Teacher

• Position Type:
  Elementary School Teaching / Elementary Teacher
• Date Posted: 4/29/2026
• Location:
  
  Zephyr Cove Elementary School
• Date Available:
  
  08/01/2026

Regular Education Classroom Teacher

Site Administrator

Minimum 185 days/year

Licensed Personnel Salary

Schedule:

$53,300 - $90,075

• Nevada State Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)
• Employer paid Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
• No Social Security Tax
• No State Income Tax

Exempt

Under the direction of the site administration, performs professional instructional work of moderate difficulty in guiding students toward gaining knowledge and skills to become productive citizens; creates a class environment conducive to learning and personal growth, establishes rapport with students, motivates them, and fosters positive relationships with parents and staff.

• This list of Essential Duties and Responsibilities is not exhaustive and may be supplemented.
• 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, establish and communicate 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 and the needs of each student.
• Implement the district's philosophy of education, instructional goals, objectives and performance expectations as outlined in the District's Teacher Evaluation System.
• Identify differences in needs, abilities, and interests among students and provide appropriate instruction.
• Use classroom assessment techniques to determine student instructional needs; assess and report progress as required; communicate with parents as needed.
• Administer group standardized and proficiency tests in accordance with district testing programs.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law and district policy.
• Take all necessary precautions to protect students and maintain equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Develop and maintain a code of conduct for the classroom consistent with administrative policies and enforce rules fairly.
• Be available to students and parents during the scheduled workday when required.
• Plan and participate in professional improvement activities and in-service training.
• Maintain two-way communication with parents, students, and staff in a positive manner.
• Plan and supervise assignments for teacher aides, volunteers, and student teachers; make written evaluations as required.
• Supervise students in out-of-classroom activities on campus and sponsor student activities as appropriate.
• Fulfill requirements of punctuality, reliability, and responsibility per school and district policies.
• Cooperate with professional staff to solve health, attitude, and learning problems of students.
• Attend building and district meetings to promote communication and decision making.
• Serve on district committees that develop curriculum and enhance instruction.

Perform related duties as assigned.

Frequent contact with students, parents, school staff, and district personnel.

Considerable knowledge of effective teaching techniques, lesson planning, available instructional media, classroom assessment, interpersonal communication, and children’s development stages.

Perform multiple, highly complex, technical tasks and periodically upgrade skills to meet changing job conditions. Specific competencies include: safety practices, operating classroom equipment, project planning, record keeping, and software use.

• Develop lessons, units and projects consistent with State Academic Content Standards and district goals.
• Meet and instruct assigned classes.
• Work independently and handle multiple priorities.
• Assess student accomplishments.
• Develop fair classroom management techniques.
• Supervise assignments for aides, volunteers, and student teachers.
• Model good instructional practices.
• Communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
• Maintain accurate records.
• Operate computer and related technologies.
• Express enthusiasm for teaching.
• Schedule activities, meetings, and events.
• Collect and analyze data.
• Work with diverse individuals and groups.
• Exercise confidentiality and judgment.
• Follow policies and procedures.
• Build team spirit.
• Multi-task with students, staff, and public.
• Solve practical problems with limited standardization.
• Communicate clearly with the community.
• Meet deadlines and use good judgment.
• Handle stress and interact well with…