Academy for Career Education Hiring for Science Teacher Job at Reno, NV Full Time

Candidates who meet certain qualifications may be eligible for a signing bonus.

Science Teacher:

The Academy for Career Education (ACE High School), a WCSD sponsored construction and engineering charter school, is looking for a full-time Science teacher candidate for the 2022-2023 school year. Candidates must hold a valid Nevada Teaching License with endorsements meeting the job description or be able to obtain a license by the first day of school.

Qualified candidates should send their resume and cover letter to Adam Nicely, principal. The principal will contact those candidates who best meet the job description and essential duties for further information. Candidates who are finalists will be asked to conduct an interview. Candidates must be able to provide three professional references upon request.

Description – Science

ACE High School is looking for a science teacher who holds proper credentialing to teach science curriculum at the secondary level. This position would be for a full-time teaching position to begin with the 2022-2023 school year. Candidates must possess or be able to obtain by start date (August 8, 2022) a valid and current Nevada Teaching License with an endorsement in Science – General Science (9-12). The candidate must be capable of teaching biology, physical, environmental, and other related science classes following the Nevada Academic Content Standards/Next Generation Science Standards for 9th-12th grade students. The successful candidate may be part of the Freshmen Success Program integrating SEL, study skills, online learning environments, and other duties related to the instruction of 9th graders.

ACE High School is a construction and engineering charter high school located in Reno, Nevada. The school is a leader in innovation and integrated learning in the state and is entering its 20th year of unparalleled success (ACE HS is a 5-star school). The small class sizes at ACE allow teachers time for one-on-one interaction with students as well as a higher level of contact with parents and families. The candidate should be willing to integrate ACE’s unique career readiness culture into their content area.

The school offers a highly competitive salary structure and benefits package to its employees. The small school environment is personable and rewarding. The school’s mission and unique educational model are centered on a comprehensive career and technical education high school where teachers and students are valued and rewarded for their efforts and hard work. Qualified candidates should send their resume, cover letter, and supporting documentation to Adam Nicely, principal. Candidates can also call the principal at 775-324-3900 with any questions or to schedule a tour of the campus.

Essential Duties

Instruction, Planning, and Preparation

1. Teaches content and skills in Science using Nevada Academic Content Standards/Next Generation Science Standards.

2. Develops and implements lesson plans and supplementary materials compatible with the students’ grade and skill levels.

3. Provides individual, small group, and whole group instruction and can adapt curriculum to the needs of each student by differentiating instruction.

4. Integrates existing SEL and ACE’s Freshmen Success curriculum while working to advance student success to meet the ever-changing student population.

Classroom Environment

5. Creates a learning environment that encourages the development of students’ science skills in reading, writing, investigating, exploring, solving, testing, data collection, listening, and speaking essential content benchmarks for the respective science curriculum.

6. Maintains a classroom that is conducive to a safe and respectful atmosphere.

7. Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to provide an orderly, productive classroom environment.

Professional Responsibilities

8. Consistently documents student data to include grade reports, attendance, and other record-keeping activities as necessary.

9. Evaluates each student’s progress in meeting the course standards for Science skills and uses that data to guide instruction.

10. Identifies student needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students solve learning and participation problems.

11. Communicates with parents and school staff regarding student progress.

12. Create and promote additional science/career ready assignments and systems for students to experience and use in the future for the purpose of career planning and development.

13. Be a leader in the department to assist all staff with strategic planning, implementation, and problem-solving of the Science content standards as it relates to student success.

Other Duties

14. Maintains professional competence by attending staff development programs for licensure, curriculum development meetings, and other professional activities.

15. Participates in various student and parent activities including Open Houses and other recruiting events.

16. Performs any other related duties as assigned by the Principal or other appropriate administrator.

THIS JOB SPECIFICATION SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED TO IMPLY THAT THESE REQUIREMENTS ARE THE EXCLUSIVE STANDARDS OF THE POSITION. INCUMBENTS MAY BE REQUIRED TO FOLLOW ANY OTHER INSTRUCTIONS, AND PERFORM ANY OTHER RELATED DUTIES, AS MAY BE REQUIRED BY THEIR SUPERVISOR.

ACE High School is committed to providing a safe and respectful learning and working environment for all students, staff, and visitors. The school prohibits bullying, cyber-bullying, harassment, sexual harassment, and/or discrimination based on an individual’s actual or perceived race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, veterans or military status, marital status, disability or the presence of any sensory, physical or mental handicap in any of its educational programs/activities and employment, or in any programs.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $41,080.00 – $74,472.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: One location