High School Math Teacher : 25-26 school year JobID: 3451 Position Type: High School Teaching/ Mathematics Date Posted: 3/10/2025 Location: Douglas High School Date Available: 08/01/2025 SUMMARY OF POSITION Under the direction of the site administration, 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 school and district staff members. RESPONSIBILITIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 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, establishing and communicating 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 to implement the district’s philosophy of education, instructional goals and objectives and performance expectations as outlined in the District’s Teacher Evaluation System. 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 that are enforced in a fair and just manner. Make provision for being available to students and parents for education-related purposes during the scheduled workday when required or requested to do so. 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. NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Perform related duties as assigned. ACCEPTABLE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework 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. LICENSES/CERTIFICATES Possession of a valid Nevada Teaching Certificate issued by the State of Nevada. Valid Nevada Elementary Certificate, or Valid Nevada Secondary Certificate with sufficient coursework in major/minor field(s) of specialization. PHYSICAL AND MENTAL/INTELLECTUAL 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 and single pieces of paper; occasional lifting of files, stacks of paper or reports, references, student work, and other materials. Manual dexterity and cognitive ability to operate a personal computer and other educational technology (LCD projector, SmartBoard, iPads/Tablets, etc.) to enhance student learning. Medium to heavy lifting (25 to 40 pounds) may occasionally be required. In compliance with applicable disability laws, reasonable accommodations may be provided for qualified individuals with a disability who require and request such accommodations. EMPLOYEE PUNCTUALITY AND APPEARANCE Employees are expected to perform all assigned duties and work all scheduled hours during each designated workday, unless the employee has received approved leave. Any deviation from assigned hours must have prior approval from the employee’s supervisor or building administrator. All employees are required to report to work dressed in a manner that reflects a positive image of DCSD and is appropriate for their position. NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATION / EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER The Douglas County School District does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, creed/religion, color, national or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), gender identity or expression, genetic information, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, age, veterans or military status, or political affiliation in admission to or access to, treatment or employment, or participation in its programs and activities. The District is an equal‑opportunity employer and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts of America and other designated youth groups, pursuant to federal and state laws including Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEA), and the Boy Scouts of America Equal Access Act. Individuals with a disability who require reasonable accommodation(s) during any step of the screening process or who have questions about qualifications should notify a representative in Human Resources. #J-18808-Ljbffr