Guest Teacher (Substitute Teacher and Returning PERs Retirees)

About the role

A substitute teacher is responsible for providing instruction, managing the classroom environment, and promoting student learning in the absence of the regular classroom teacher.

Responsibilities

• Follow the regular lesson plans and instructions of the absent teacher.
• Maintain established routines and procedures of the assigned school and classroom.
• Prepare and submit a summary of their work.
• Inform the regular teacher of situations or problems encountered.
• Adhere to school and administrative procedures.
• Implement effective pupil handling.
• Maintain high standards of education.
• Provide guidance and advice to students.
• Show interest in students' progress.
• Encourage critical-thinking, analytical, and creativity skills.
• Work with other teachers, respect personal privacy, and maintain confidentiality regarding students.
• Consult with parents.
• Maintain a professional appearance as an example for students.
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Monitor behavior of students and report to the Principal any unusual issues or problems.
• Report evidence of suspected child abuse to authorities.
• Supervise non-classroom activities when assigned.
• Do not leave students unsupervised.
• When performing duties of a long-term substitute teacher, make provisions to be available to students and parents for educational-related purposes beyond the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms.
• Attend staff meetings, serve on staff committees, and perform duties as assigned by the Principal or Superintendent.

Requirements

• Any combination of education and experience that would provide the required knowledge and skills.
• A typical way to obtain the knowledge and skills would be: Education - 60+ credit hours from an accredited college or university; AND Experience - Experience working with students is desired.
• Licenses/Certifications - Substitute Teaching License or Teaching License issued by Nevada Dept. of Education.

Qualifications

• Education: 60+ credit hours from an accredited college or university;
• Experience: Experience working with students is desired.

Skills

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Benefits

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Pay

Daily rate = $143 daily

Schedule

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Additional Job Information

Your year will begin upon your month of hire as a substitute teacher. Substitute teachers assume the responsibilities of absent teachers. Instructions and lesson plans will be provided.

To apply, go to: http://www.doe.nv.gov/Educator_Licensure.

For all questions regarding licensure, please contact the NDE at 775-687-9115, or email them at license@doe.nv.gov.

PLEASE NOTE: Once your application is complete, you must attach it to this Guest Teacher job posting so that we know which position you are interested in.

RETURNING RETIREE ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS WHEN ASSIGNED TO CRITICAL LABOR SHORTAGE POSITIONS: Have received their first PERS payment, have retired from the district with effective or highly effective evaluation rating(s), have received average or above average confidential reference rating(s), must hold a current or be able to obtain a Nevada certified licensure. Certified district positions require 2 returned confidential references, one of which must be your current or previous direct supervisor. References from relatives will not be accepted. Whenever possible, provide email addresses for your references in the application so they can be sent electronically. Notify your references that you will be using them as a part of the WCSD application process and encourage them to respond as soon as possible.

ONCE YOU HAVE OBTAINED YOUR SUBSTITUTE LICENSE, AND YOUR APPLICATION IS COMPLETE, PLEASE EMAIL US AT HRSS@WASHOESCHOOLS.NET . THIS WILL PLACE YOU IN A QUEUE TO ATTEND A SUBSTITUTE ORIENTATION.