Biology​/Anatomy Teacher

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Summary Description

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.

Exemplary Duties/Responsibilities

• 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
• Classroom Environment
  • 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

Employment Standards

• Education/Experience
  • The candidate must hold a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with student teaching experience.
  • OR 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.
  • 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 the number of teachers supervised.

Site(s)

North Valleys High School

Internal Job Number

2025-26-C257586

Salary

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.

Additional Job Information

Benefit packages are available for all employees. Eligible employees who are regularly scheduled to work 27.5 hours per week or more receive full benefits, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life insurance, Sick Leave, Holiday Pay, Vacation Pay, PERS, Salary Increases, Longevity Bonuses, and more. Employees may select an insurance plan wherein WCSD contributes 100% of insurance premiums.

New employees will be fingerprinted upon hire and will have $58.50 deducted from their first paycheck to help defray the cost of fingerprinting. Fingerprint fees are subject to change.

Background Check & Fingerprinting

The job offer is conditional until a report is returned from the FBI and Nevada Department of Public Safety that meets the standards of WCSD for employment purposes.

Reasonable Accommodation

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

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Education and Training

Industries

Education Administration Programs

EEO Statement

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 an individual's actual or perceived race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, veterans 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.

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