The
Clark County School District is
currently the fifth largest nationwide and has hired over
1300 new
teachers for this school year and anticipates a need for at least
the same number for next year. Excellent teaching and career
advancement
opportunities, competitive salaries, and geographical location
continue to make our school district highly attractive
for professional educators.
We
invite you to consider joining us...
Clark County School District 2832 E. Flamingo Road Las Vegas, Nevada
89121 (702) 799-5011
For further information about the application process please click:
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Teacher Application Process
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Administrative Application Process
Clark
County, Nevada General Information •
2003 Population — over 1.5 million people
• Growth: 4,000-5,000 new people per month
School
District Statistics
• 5th largest & fastest growing district in
nation
• Student Growth - 12,000 students annually
• Over 280 schools
• Hired over 1900 teachers for the 2003-2004 school year
Future
Growth
• 2004 - 2005: Opened 13 New Schools
• 2005 - 2006: Opening 12 New Schools
• Hiring 1,500-2,000 teachers for 2005-2006
• 88 New schools in next 10 years
• Great Opportunities: Approximately 500 Administrators in
next 10 years
Community
Support
• Terrific Community Support
• New Schools
• Renovation of old schools
• Technological upgrades
Staffing
Ratios: Elementary
• Kindergarten -- 26:1
• 1st & 2nd -- 16:1
• 3rd -- 19:1
• 4th & 5th -- 29:1
• Specialists for Art, Music, PE, Library
Staffing
Ratios: Secondary
• Middle & High School -- 31:1
• Magnet Schools -- 28:1
• Opportunities for Coaching, Extracurricular, etc.
Magnet
Schools: Elementary
• Communications & Fine Arts
• Global Studies
• Math & Science
Magnet
Schools: Secondary
• Math & Science
• International Studies & Performing Arts
• Advanced Technologies Academy
• Finance
• Tourism
• Aeronautical
• Medical Field
• Teacher Education
Salary
& Benefits
• No State Income Tax
• No Social Security deductions
• District Paid Retirement (vested after 5 years)
• 100% of Health Insurance is covered for employee
• $50,000 Life Insurance Policy
• 15 Sick Leave days annually accrued at the rate of 1.5 per
month
• 1 "Universal Leave Day"
• Opportunity to earn two (2) additional "personal"
days after the first year
• Teacher prep time
Induction
Program: Welcome Center
• Experienced teachers to answer questions
• Curriculum information
• Apartment/real estate guides
• Voluntary roommate service
• Relocation information
• Silver State Schools Family Credit Union
Induction
Program: Community Day
• Meet other new teachers from your state
• "Things to Do" in Las Vegas Information Mall
• Local Colleges/Universities
• Local points of interest tour information
Induction
Program Follow Through
• Follow up training throughout the year
• Year-round assistance with strategies for implementing state
& district standards
Induction
Program:Additional First Year Support
• Teachers on Special Assignment to assist and provide resources
• Mentoring Program (on-site facilitator)
• Intranet account (e-mail, access to school district &
new teacher information)
Additional
Information please call 702-799-1092 |
