Industrial Arts (Metals) Teacher Full-time Standard

Summary Description

A classroom teacher will implement school board policy regarding the educational curriculum of a particular instructional division and/or instructional unit associated with a state-approved CTE course of study. The teacher may teach one or more subjects.

Endorsement Areas

• Agriculture and Natural Resources
• Business & Marketing Education
• Education, Hospitality and Human Services
• Health Science & Public Safety
• Information & Media Technology
• Skilled & Technical Sciences

Exemplary Duties/Responsibilities

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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 that would allow for the acquisition of a valid Nevada teaching license in secondary CTE education or a Nevada Business & Industry (B & I) license. Typical ways to obtain the knowledge and skills would be:

• Experience: Minimum of five (5) years of verified work experience in the associated teaching field, as well as acquisition of associated certifications and the ability to obtain a valid teaching license in Nevada

• OR

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in the associated teaching field from an accredited college or university with student teaching experience (Nevada secondary CTE license)

• OR

• Experience and Education: Combination of college coursework and verified work experience equivalent to a minimum of five (5) years in the associated teacher field, acquisition of associated certifications, 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, CTE area, 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.

• Licenses/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.

• Industry experience may, in some circumstances, be counted as teaching experience for the purposes of determining salary.

Additional Job Information

• The Washoe County School District pays an additional legislatively-designated amount to the Public Employees Retirement System on behalf of the employee for retirement benefits. No retirement contribution is made by the employee. 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 of the District which include but are not limited to; No waiting period on Medical, Dental, Vision and Life InsuranceEmployees may select an insurance plan wherein WCSD contributes 100% of insurance premiums.Sick Leave, Holiday Pay and Vacation PayPublic Employees Retirement System (PERS)Contribution options will be explained in detail during the New Employee Orientation.Salary IncreasesLongevity BonusesGuidance ResourcesAnd More - Visit our Benefits page for more information.
• Please be advised health insurance premiums are paid by employees at a prorated percent for those working less than full time. 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. Any applicant who would like to request a reasonable accommodation in any step of the selection process should contact Human Resources at (775) 348-0321 or email Teach@washoeschools.net