RiSE Academy for Adult Achievement Certified Hourly Positions (Various Sites)

CLASSROOM TEACHER

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: Any combination of education and experience in teaching would provide the required knowledge and skills are qualifying. 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
  
  

and/or

2 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.

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. The District is an equal opportunity employer.

Certified Hourly Rate: $30.00

Certified Sub License Hourly Rate: $15.00

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.

RISE Academy for Adult Achievement is a WCSD school where adult students come to finish their high school diploma (we offer Adult High School Diplomas), earn an HSE (High School Equivalency) or improve their English through one of our 5 levels of ELL (English Language Learner) classes. We are hiring teachers on a part time or hourly basis to teach one of our many classes that we offer each quarter. We will need teachers who are highly qualified (or who can demonstrate equivalent mastery) in four core subject areas: English/Language Arts, Math, Science and Social Studies. Additionally, we will offer support classes for ELA and Math, adult ESL, and HSE/HSPE Prep. Prospective Teachers must have a valid Nevada State Teaching License or a sub license.

Secondary Certification OR ELL TESL Endorsement OR Alt Ed Secondary Education preferred.

Classes will be offered in the mornings and evenings. Applicant must be able to work an evening or morning flexible schedule. For current WCSD employees, these hourly assignments may work in combination with your current work schedule.

Interested applicants may apply online at http://www.washoeschools.net by completing a CERTIFIED application or by updating an existing Certified application. (applications must be linked to the job posting to be considered).

We will be looking to hire teachers on an hourly basis to teach the following classes:

ELA -- All different levels

U.S. History

American Government

Pre College Math

Algebra II

Geometry

Life Science

Forensic Science

Anatomy

Biology

Health

Computer Science and Applications

Art

Edgenutiy

HSE PREP

ELL -- Various levels

Once hired, selected applicants should understand and abide by the following:

• Mandatory attendance at a yearly and quarterly "Professional Learning Community Sessions".
• Communicate regularly via e-mail with one of the RISE Administrators, which includes identifying any issues that may impact the program or the class the employee teaches.
• Maintain accurate attendance records through Infinite Campus, as well as have students sign a paper roster, in order to ensure that services are being provided in an effective and efficient manner.
• Be available for "walk-throughs" by the RISE Administrative Team, which will measure the Key Performance Indicators (KPI's) that determine if the Adult Education Program is meeting the goals outlined in the performance framework. These "walk-throughs" will also be utilized to determine if instructors are making progress in the classroom.
• That the employee will be informally evaluated every year by a member of the RISE Academy for Adult Achievement Administrative Team. These informal evaluations will not become part of the employee's WCSD personnel file, but may be used to craft the annual formal evaluation as well as factor into any decision regarding the employee's continued employment within the Adult Education program.
  
  

Students will have an opportunity to earn half a credit toward graduation every term/quarter. Courses will be mastery-based. Teachers hired to teach these classes will sign up to teach 1,2,3, or 4 terms during the school year. We also offer a full-slate of classes during summer school (4 weeks from Mid-June to Mid-July).

For questions or additional information, please contact, RISE's Administrative Assistant at 775-337-9939.

Certified hourly employees, who are not current WCSD employees, will be fingerprinted upon hire and every year thereafter. Certified hourly employees will have $58.50 deducted from their first paycheck to help defray the cost of fingerprinting and will have $58.50 deduction when their fingerprints are completed every year thereafter. Fingerprint fees are subject to change.