Middle School Math​/Science Teacher

Middle School Math/Science Classroom Teacher

Title: Regular Education Classroom Teacher

Reports to: Site Administrator

Terms of Employment: Minimum 185 days/year

Salary Range: Licensed Personnel Salary Schedule $53,300 - $90,075

Benefits: Nevada State Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) Employer paid Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance

FLSA Status: Exempt

Summary of Position: 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, and establishes positive relationships with parents and other school and district staff members.

• 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, and 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 and capabilities of each student.
• Strive by instruction and action to implement the district's philosophy of education, instructional goals and objectives and performance expectations as outlined in the District's Teacher Evaluation System.
• Identify the difference in needs, abilities, and interests among students and provide appropriate instruction to meet those differences.
• Employ a variety of classroom assessment techniques to determine students' instructional needs and to provide progress reports as required; communicate with parents as deemed necessary.
• Administer group standardized tests and proficiency tests to students according to district testing programs.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations.
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students and to maintain equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Develop and maintain a code of conduct for the classroom, consistent with established administrative policies; develop rules of classroom behavior that are enforced in a fair and just manner.
• Make provision for being available to students and parents for education-related purposes during the scheduled workday when required or requested.
• Plan for and participate in professional improvement activities; take advantage of courses, readings, in‑service training, and conferences in area of specialization and competency.
• 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; participate in sponsorship of student activities as appropriate to the grade level; attend established traditional school‑sponsored activities agreed upon by the building administrator and the faculty.
• Fulfill the requirements of punctuality, reliability, and responsibility with regard to school level and school district policies, procedures, and regulations.
• 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.

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