Highly Qualified Teachers |
| At High Desert Montessori we build a more peaceful future! We seek Highly Qualified teachers with Nevada Licensing and a passion for teaching children. Our mission is to provide a nurturing community of learners. We empower children's self-construction; spark thier imaginations, and instill a life-long love of learning.
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| Pay: Comparable with Washoe County School District pay with potential for merit increases. |
Requirements:
Highly Qualified Nevada Licensed Teachers
1-3 years of verifiable experience
AMI/AMA Certification preferred.
Primary, Lower Elementary, Upper Elementary, Adolescent Programs. |
Additional Information:
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer
To be considered for a postion, download the Classified Application and forward completed application, letter of interest and resume to:
hr@hdmschool.org and/or
Human Resources
High Desert Montessori School
2590 Orovada St.
Reno, NV 89512
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Preschool and Elementary Aides |
| At High Desert Montessori School under the leadership of the head teacher, classroom aides assist in the management of the classroom. It is the duty of the aide to ensure the health and safety of all students in our school. Teachers may assign projects and duties including supervising work time, rest and eating times, and guiding activities to empower children's self-construction. If you're passionate about assisting children and their teachers in a nurturing community of learners in a Montessori environment while living and building a life-long love of learning, this role may be for you. |
| Pay: Depends upon experience. |
Requirements:
At least 18 years of age and 1-3 years of verifiable child care experience, and ability to pass background and fingerprint checks. |
Additional Information:
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer
To be considered for a postion, download the Classified Application and forward completed application, letter of interest and resume to:
Human Resources
High Desert Montessori School
2590 Orovada St.
Reno, NV 89512 and/or hr@hdmschool.org
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Substitute Teacher |
| We seek substitute teachers with Nevada Substitute Licensing, flexibility and a passion for teaching children in a Montessori environment.
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| Pay: $90/day |
Requirements:
Current Nevada Substitute License
1-3 years verifiable Experience |
Additional Information:
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer
To be considered for a position, download the Teachers Application and forward completed application, letter of interest and resume to:
Human Resources
High Desert Montessori School
2590 Orovada St.
Reno, NV 89512 and/or hr@hdmschool.org
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Dynamic Volunteers |
| Volunteers assist in various activities of classroom, field trip, clerical or fund-development nature, or on various committees or the Board of Directors, and must comply with Washoe Department of Social Services and Washoe County School District and HDMS volunteer policies. |
| Pay: Fulfillment in being an Education Volunteer |
Requirements:
We need many types of talent and resources. Do you have special skills or teach an art form? Do you want to gain child care experience or participate in a nurturing community of learners in a Montessori environment? This could be a wonderful opportunity to make a difference. Must be able to pass a full FBI background check. |
Additional Information:
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer
To be considered for a volunteer position, download the Volunteer Application and forward completed application to:
Human Resources
High Desert Montessori School
2590 Orovada St.
Reno, NV 89512 and/or hr@hdmschool.org
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Assistant Principal/Science Teacher |
| SUMMARY DESCRIPTION
Under direction, serves as assistant instructional leader and assistant administrative officer of a Montessori charter elementary and middle school, performing related work as required for 190 work days contracted over the school fiscal year.
DISTINGUISING CHARACTERISITICS
This position offers the roles of approximately half-time assistant principal and Montessori half time Nevada licensed, highly qualified science teacher under NCLB criteria.
EXEMPLARY RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES
Exercises vision and provides leadership that appropriately involves staff, parents, students, and the community in the identification and accomplishment of High Desert Montessori School’s mission; recognizes the individual needs of all staff and students, including those who are at risk because of diverse cultures, backgrounds or abilities; applies effective human relations skills, encourages and develops the leadership of others within the Professional Learning Community; analyzes relevant information, makes decisions, delegates responsibility, and provides appropriate support and follow-up; identifies and creatively coordinates the use of available human, material, and financial resources to achieve the school’s mission and goals; bonds the school community through shared values and beliefs; initiates and manages constructive change; advances the profession through participation as a member of local, state, and national professional groups.
Articulates school vision, Montessori philosophy and policy persuasively, effectively defends decisions, explains innovations, and behaves in ways that are congruent with these foundations and decisions; demonstrates skills in nonverbal communication and impact of personal image to communicate a positive image of the school; exemplifies the behavior expected of others, keeps communication flowing to and from the school; communicates effectively with the various constituencies within the HDMS community.
Involves the PLC, staff, parents, students and the community in setting goals; in collaboration with staff, parents and students, identifies the decision-making procedures the school will follow; applies the process of consensus-building both as a leader and as a member of the group. Supports growth and expansion as directed by objectives of HDMS.
Demonstrates knowledge of Montessori curriculum materials and their relationship to program goals and objective; encourages students and staff to participate in co-curriculum activities that enhance and complement what is learned in the classroom.
Regularly assesses the teaching methods and strategies being used and ensures that they are appropriate to Montessori philosophy, varied and effective; applies principles of teaching and learning for both children and adults; articulates effective classroom management and planning processes.
Sets high expectations for students, PLC, staff, parents, and self; helps teachers understand and apply Montessori teaching style to complement the varied learning styles of students; encourages students and staff alike to set high personal goals and offers encouragement and support in the achievement of those goals; involves others in designing staff development programs that match the goals of the school with the needs of the participants; encourages staff participation in professional development activities; engages in continuing personal and professional development.
Uses Montessori techniques and strategies to assess student performance, individual staff and personal performance, progress toward the achievement of curriculum goals, and the effectiveness of the overall instructional program; fosters constructive suggestions from students, staff, parents, and the community for improving the school’s program; applies effective observation and conferencing skills; inspires teachers at all levels of skill and experience to acquire new competencies and experiences; demonstrates a level of human relations skills which assures that the evaluation process will be collaboratively helpful; develops professional growth plans to improve teaching and administrative performance.
Uses collaborative strategic planning to help identify and accomplish the HDMS mission, goals and objectives; recruits, selects, assigns, and organizes staff in such a way as to assure the greatest potential for the accomplishment of High Desert Montessori School’s mission; facilitates the identification, training, and monitoring of the staff to insure effective support in accomplishing the strategic plan of the WCSD; attracts volunteers and provides them effective training and meaningful assignments; provides a safe, orderly climate for learning; assists in the operation and maintenance of the physical plant.
Applies understanding of the school budget and its specific implications for the school; involves staff and representative members of the community in the development of school budget priorities, based upon the mission and strategic plan of HDMS and its Board of Directors.
Is aware of and subject to appropriate laws of the State of Nevada, the regulations of the Nevada Department of Education, Washoe County School District and the policies set forth by High Desert Montessori School.
ADDITIONAL DUTIES:
• Testing Coordination and acts as site standards officer.
• LEA: Flowchart for implementation, management and tracking of, WCSD process for SPED; i.e, 504’s, attending trainings, coordinating and monitoring school counselors, accountabilities in monitoring, reporting abnormalities.
• Teaching duties as assigned; curriculum coordination (i.e., 08-09 Science Coordinator)
• Montessori professional for Middle School: manage prepared environment, teacher training, acquisition, care and instruction with Montessori materials.
• Attendance and academic warnings and implementation of consequences.
• Manage cases of sex and child abuse or neglect cases with Washoe County Social Services and WCSD
• Liaison with the Nurse for screenings: hearing, vision, scoliosis, health checks, and immunizations, and any that shall be added by regulatory agencies
• Attends monthly Board meetings, and as required, other public meetings as support staff.
• Acts as supervisor to teaching settings and principal’s assistant to teaching staff for teacher evaluation, curriculum implementation, behavior management, and testing requirements.
• Monitors and assists with school technology policies.
• Contributes to and assists the principal and staff with proactively maintaining the HDMS calendar.
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| Pay: Compensation for this combined position will correspond to 50 percent teacher salary and 50 percent assistant principal salary f |
Requirements:
EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS, LICENSES, CERTIFICATES and EXPERIENCE
Credentials and Experience:
Current State of Nevada School Administrator license without provisions is necessary for commencement of a contract at this level of administrator, and:
• AMI or AMS certification in Montessori education,
• A minimum of five (5) years teaching experience,
• Hold current status of NCLB Highly Qualified, Nevada licensed science teacher without provisions.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid State of Nevada drivers’ license with a clean driving record
• Ability to have a clear FBI background and fingerprint check.
Knowledge of:
Modern instructional techniques and curricular concepts, especially as they are related to the elementary and middle school; Nevada state standards; the vertical structure of the course of study and understand the importance of articulation in these areas; primary, lower elementary, upper elementary, early adolescent and adolescent youth; the Montessori philosophy of education; principles of charter school goals and practices of school administration, including school finances, teaching methods and techniques, evaluations, and program development, accountability for applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations, ordinances and policies; familiar with NWEA, CRT and Iowa Test of Educational Development testing procedures and regulations; human resources development; school law, progressive discipline; conflict resolution; public relations; principles of effective management, staff supervision and administration; writing, implementation and compliance reporting for grants. Skill at:
Planning, organizing, assigning and coordinating the activities of a professional and support staff; presenting ideas effectively, verbally and in writing; dealing constructively with conflict and developing consensus; selecting, supervising and evaluating subordinates; dealing effectively with people within the community; team building; establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work; working with students; staff supervision and administration. Demonstrating computer literacy: including, but not restricted to, proficiency in SASI and MS Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point.
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Additional Information:
Note:
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 to perform any other related duties as may be required by their supervisor.
Applications will be accepted for the 08/09 school year until recruitment needs are satisfied. Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. Applications associated with postings after the initials screenings take place will be considered only if existing candidate group is not sufficient. The online application is for your use. Please attach supporting documents such as resume, letter of interest specifying the position for which you are applying; certificates, awards or letters of recommendation.
HDMS pays an additional legislatively-designated amount to the Public Employees Retirement System. More information shall be available during the interview process.
New employees will have $65 deducted from their first paycheck to help defray the cost of fingerprinting, plus any other costs for work permit, hiring screenings, certificates required for hiring by Washoe County Department of Social Services and Washoe County Health Department or other agencies that might not be paid directly by the new employee.
Please be advised there may be a 90-day waiting period from the first day worked for insurance benefits.
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Financial Analyst |
| Financial Analyst
Financial Analyst is responsible for following the appropriate financial protocols and records of HDMS. There are daily, weekly, monthly, and annual responsibilities:
ANNUAL DUTIES:
FISCAL AUDIT: The Interim Financial Analyst shall facilitate the Annual Audit that is conducted by certified CPA. This report must be submitted to the Washoe County School District and to the Department of Education no later than November 1st. The Fiscal Year ends on June 30th. Audit should be conducted no later than September 15th for submittal to the HDMS Board of Directors in the month of October.
INVENTORY: The Interim Financial Analyst shall maintain accurate inventory of the assets of HDMS. Teachers must be presented inventory lists each April for them to verify and/or amend assets located in their classroom. All new purchases should be included in the classroom inventories as they are acquired.
PRO-FORMA: Beginning in January, the Interim Financial Analyst shall collaborate with the Principal/Director to create a pro-forma for the upcoming school year based upon projected enrollment and staffing considerations. This should include all new information about overhead costs and adjustments with full explanation.
ANNUAL BUDGET: Based upon input concerning the pro-forma and discussions with Administrator, the Interim Financial Analyst shall prepare annual budget documents for the HDMS Board of Directors. These documents must be presented, approved and signed in April of each year. Final submission to WCSD and NDE is due on May 1st of each year.
ANNUAL FINANCIAL PROTOCOLS: Each year the Interim Financial Analyst and the Administrator shall review the financial protocols of the organization at the end of the fiscal year. Adjustments will be recommended for Board approval at their first meeting of the school year (August). These changes will be recorded in the Staff Handbook on an annual basis and reported to WCSD during monitoring. Protocols should include: Bank signatures, authorized signatures, requisitions, purchase orders, reimbursements, handling cash, mileage reimbursement, deposit preparation, and review of bank statements.
BIENNIAL REPORT: Every other year, NDE requests a special report for the upcoming legislature. These are the even numbered years. The report is very similar to the November 15th report.
NOVEMBER 15th REPORT: The Interim Financial Analyst shall prepare the November 15th report in September for approval by the HDMS Board of Directors in October with the Annual Audit. Both should be sent to NDE and WCSD the first week of November.
MONTHLY RESPONSIBILITIES:
BANK RECONCILIATION: The Interim Financial Analyst shall collaborate with Administrative Assistant to reconcile all accounts within the first 10 working days of each month. If there is to be a delay, the Administrator and the Board of Directors should be notified in writing by the 10th day of the month as to why there will be an unavoidable delay.
INVOICES SENT TO ALL ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE: The Financial Analyst shall send an invoice to all parents who owe fees to the school on a monthly basis. Accounts not paid by the end of the fiscal year shall be submitted to the Board of Directors for their resolution of the matter. They will advise us to continue to bill, send to collection or write off.
PAYMENTS TO ALL ACCOUNTS PAYABLE: On or before their due dates, payments shall be submitted to all accounts to which the school is liable. The Interim Financial Analyst shall seek to avoid all late fees and penalties as part of the position responsibility.
FINANCIAL REPORTS: The Interim Financial Analyst shall prepare, prior to the 2nd Thursday of each month, a full financial report of the previous month. This report should include monthly activity, Year-to-Date activity, Projected Actual, and Currently Approved Budget. The Interim Financial Analyst should allow approximately two hours on the 2nd Thursday of each month to review these statements with the Administrator and the Administrative Assistant.
DAILY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Deposits: Deposits should be made regularly so that more than $2,000 should not be kept in the school at any given time. Currently, weekly deposits seem adequate; however, special events and schedules may require more frequent deposits.
According to Financial Protocols, the Interim Financial Analyst shall make arrangements in such a manner as to avoid ever having to count or work with money while alone. This procedure should be annually reviewed and amended as needed in the Financial Protocols. The Interim Financial Analyst shall use bank courier service for deposits and never transported in a private car.
Posting: Ledger postings should be done frequently to keep books up to date and accurate, at least once a week.
Purchasing Requisitions: Staff relies upon the Interim Financial Analyst to supply them with the tools they need to do their job. The Purchasing Requisition orders should be placed with five working days of approval by Administrator.
Supplies: The Interim Financial Analyst should assure that the education, safety, and material needs of the school are organized and ready for the start of each school year.
Correspondence: Positive and proactive communication about the financial relationship of the school to its financial responsibilities, debtors and its creditors is key to creating a spirit of collaboration. The Interim Financial Analyst shall document all correspondence and create opportunities to remedy small situations before they become problems.
Checks and Balances: Bank statements shall be presented unopened to the Administrator. The Interim Financial Analyst may never sign checks for the Administrator. Only the Facility/Security Manager and Board President have this right. Further, deposits of cash should be counted by the Security Manager and Administrative Assistant, never the Interim Financial Analyst. He/she will prepare bank deposit slips only after others have counted money and reported sums. Deposits are to be picked up by bank courier, never transported in a private car.
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| Pay: Compensation: $20 per hour; DOE. |
Requirements:
The position requires an extensive background in public finances. Applicant should understand accounting principles for governmental, non-profit, and day care centers. Experience in finances of schools, especially charter schools, is preferred. Applicant should be bondable.
This position is full-time and year round. |
Additional Information:
Hourly wage may be converted to salary. Note:
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 to perform any other related duties as may be required by their supervisor.
Applications will be accepted for the 08/09 school year until recruitment needs are satisfied. Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. Applications associated with postings after the initials screenings take place will be considered only if existing candidate group is not sufficient. The online application is for your use. Please attach supporting documents such as resume, letter of interest specifying the position for which you are applying; certificates, awards or letters of recommendation.
HDMS pays an additional legislatively-designated amount to the Public Employees Retirement System. More information shall be available during the interview process.
New employees will have $65 deducted from their first paycheck to help defray the cost of fingerprinting, plus any other costs for work permit, hiring screenings, certificates required for hiring by Washoe County Department of Social Services and Washoe County Health Department or other agencies that might not be paid directly by the new employee.
Please be advised there may be a 90-day waiting period from the first day worked for insurance benefits.
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