About us
Lyon County School District in Northern Nevada, nestled near Reno and Lake Tahoe, has 18 schools (8 elementary, 5 middle, 4 high schools, and 1 K-12 school). We're eager to welcome talented teachers, administrators, and staff. New teachers can earn signing bonuses of up to $10,000, including $3,000 for Special Education teachers and $2,000 for those joining from outside our district. LCSD offers new and more competitive salary schedules ranging from $41K to $61K along with no state income tax—ensuring a higher take-home pay! We cover 100% of medical, dental, vision, and life insurance for employees. Join over 550 teachers who have made Lyon County School District their home and experience the unique opportunities our district has to offer.
Teacher *MULTIPLE OPENINGS IN VARIOUS GRADES AND SUBJECT AREAS*
Duration: 9 Months or (185/189 Days)
FLSA Status: EXEMPT
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Benefits:
- Hiring bonus! $2,000 for new general education Teachers, $3,000 for new special education Teachers.
- 100% employer-paid medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
- 100% employer-paid Public Employees Retirement System (PERS).
- Acceptance of private-accredited school experience for salary placement.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university.
- Nevada teaching license and subject area certification.
- Ability to meet physical and mental job requirements.
Summary:
- Implement district curriculum aligned with Nevada State Standards.
- Foster a respectful and positive classroom environment.
- Develop effective lessons using LCSD templates.
- Analyze student progress and provide personalized feedback.
- Ensure compliance with educational mandates and safety protocols.
Position Expectations:
- Demonstrate expertise in elementary instruction.
- Collaborate effectively with students, parents, and colleagues.
- Set clear objectives and utilize diverse teaching strategies as a Teacher.
- Maintain accurate records and pursue professional development.
- Perform additional duties as assigned by supervisors.
Working Conditions:
- Work in various classroom settings with exposure to moderate noise levels.
- Handle classroom hazards and occasional physical demands.
- Adhere to equal opportunity employment principles.
Physical and Mental Requirements:
- Use keyboard and video display terminal extensively.
- Perform prolonged periods of bending, stooping, sitting, and standing.
- Lift files, papers, and materials occasionally weighing up to 25 pounds.
- Reach for items at various heights and depths.
- Operate educational technology and communicate effectively.
Qualified individuals with disabilities may request reasonable accommodations under applicable laws.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $41,918.00 - $90,466.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Relocation assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Grade school specialties:
- 10th grade
- 11th grade
- 12th grade
- 1st grade
- 2nd grade
- 3rd grade
- 4th grade
- 5th grade
- 6th grade
- 7th grade
- 8th grade
- 9th grade
- Elementary school
- English
- ESL
- Foreign Language
- High school
- History
- Kindergarten
- Math
- Middle school
- Physical Education
- Pre-Kindergarten
- Reading
- Science
- Social Studies
- Visual & Performing Arts
Physical setting:
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Application Question(s):
- If you do not currently possess a Nevada Teaching License, can you meet the minimum requirement of having a bachelor's degree?
- If you do not currently hold a Nevada Substitute License, can you meet the minimum requirement of 60 accredited college credits?
License/Certification:
- Nevada Substitute License (Required)
- Teaching License (Required)
Ability to Commute:
Ability to Relocate:
- Nevada: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person