Dayton Elementary 1st Grade Teacher 2026/27

Range: $50,761–$92,279 annually with employer-paid retirement, dependent upon previous experience. Terms of employment: 9 months (185–189 days). FLSA status: exempt.

About the Role

The teacher will implement daily student instruction aligned with the Nevada Academic Content State Standards and the Lyon County School District approved curriculum. The teacher will create and maintain an educational atmosphere that encourages effective student learning and supports school and district programs and goals, adhering to the LCSD Professional Standards for Licensed Employees as outlined in policy and the CBA.

Responsibilities

• Administer appropriate district curriculum aligned with Nevada State Standards and/or the Common Core State Standards.
• Ensure all students learn in a respectful environment.
• Create and maintain a positive, orderly, and academically focused instructional environment.
• Develop and implement effective lessons using the LCSD lesson plan template.
• Analyze student progress and provide individualized instruction and feedback.
• Ensure compliance with special services such as IEPs and other related mandates.
• Provide classroom management and discipline that ensures safety at all times.
• Actively contribute to the School Performance Plan (SPP) process.
• Ensure compliance with assessment regulations and guidelines.
• Develop a classroom climate that promotes positive learning conditions.
• Handle stress and interact professionally and collaboratively with administration, staff, parents, and community.
• Integrate technology into instructional programs, curriculum, and lessons.
• Maintain accurate and timely records in the student software system (e.g., Infinite Campus).
• Participate in other job-related duties and activities as assigned.
• Demonstrate regular and consistent punctuality and attendance.
• Guide the learning process toward achievement of curriculum and student goals.
• Establish and communicate clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects.
• Employ a variety of instructional techniques and strategies aligned with instructional objectives to meet the needs of all students.
• Participate as a collaborative member with other faculty and staff.
• Maintain accurate and complete records as required by law and district policy.
• Maintain and improve professional competence through continued education and in-service.
• Communicate professionally and effectively in written, oral, and non-verbal terms.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned by the site administrator/supervisor.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university.
• Must possess or be able to acquire a Nevada teaching license issued by the Nevada Department of Education and be certified in the relevant subject area.

Physical and Mental Requirements

• Strength, dexterity, coordination, and vision to use keyboard and video display terminal for prolonged periods.
• Strength and stamina to bend, stoop, sit, and stand for long periods of time.
• Dexterity and coordination to handle files, single pieces of paper, and occasional lifting of files, stacks of paper, or reports.
• Some reaching for items above and below waist and head level; bending, squatting, and stooping to access files and materials.
• Manual dexterity and cognitive ability to operate a personal computer and educational technology (LCD projector, SmartBoard, iPads/Tablets, etc.).
• Hearing and speech to communicate in person or over the telephone.
• Light lifting (up to 25 pounds) may occasionally be required.
• Reasonable accommodations may be provided for qualified individuals with a disability.

Working Conditions

• Exposure to climate-controlled classroom settings and outside weather with temperatures ranging from mild/moderate to extreme cold/heat.
• Exposure to noise levels ranging from moderate to very loud on occasional to frequent time periods.
• May involve work in crowded environments.
• Hazards may include classroom furniture, playground/office equipment, communicable diseases, chemicals, and power/hand-operated equipment.