Secondary Science Teacher

Performs professional instructional work of moderate difficulty in guiding students toward gaining

knowledge and skills in order to become productive citizens; create a class environment favorable to

learning and personal growth; establish effective rapport with students; motivate students to develop

skills, attitudes, and knowledge; establish positive relationships with parents and with other staff

members.

Work is performed under the direction of the principal or a designated vice-principal, who will at least

annually evaluate the classroom teacher's performance. Work is reviewed through observations and

results achieved.

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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, establishes

and communicates 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 provided 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 on the Teacher Performance Descriptor List.

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 in order to determine student's instructional

needs in meeting the district's competencies; assess accomplishments of students on a regular basis

in order to provide progress reports as required; communicate with parents as deemed necessary.

Administer group standardized tests and proficiency tests to students in accordance with 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 which is consistent with established

administrative policies; develop rules of classroom behavior for which are enforced in a fair and just

manner.

Make provision for being available to students and parents for education-related purposes during the

Plan for and participate in professional improvement activities; take advantage of courses, readings,

in-service training, and conferences in his/her 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; make written

evaluation as required.

Supervise students in out-of-classroom activities on campus during the assigned working day;

participate in the 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.

Frequent contact with students, parents, school personnel and other school personnel.

Typical classroom environment.

Considerable knowledge of the principles and practices for effective teaching techniques and

strategies in area of specialization; of the principles and practices for effective student learning

techniques; of lesson planning; of available instructional media; of modern techniques for classroom

assessment; of effective interpersonal communications. Skill in the use of a microcomputer and related

software. Ability to perform the following work activities with or without reasonable accommodations:

profession.

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in education or a

related field; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge,

skills and abilities to perform the work.

Possession of a valid Nevada Teaching Certificate issued by the State of Nevada:

1. Valid Nevada Elementary Certificate, or:

2. Valid Nevada Secondary Certificate with sufficient course work in major/minor field(s) of

specialization.

Minimum 186 days/yr

Licensed Salary Schedule

Exempt