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Employment Status
Nevada law requires a three-year probationary period for all new teachers. Three formal observations and three written evaluations are required each year. The contract year for a traditional school calendar contract is 185 days.
Mentoring and Induction Program
All new WCSD teachers, whether they are new to teaching or simply new to the district, have access to a two-year mentoring and induction program, which provides mentoring tailored to each teacher's needs and training on how to access available resources in order to set our new teachers and their students up for success.
Inservice Training
WCSD offers many in-service training opportunities through the MyPGS professional learning portal. Inservice training goals include: ensuring instructional and professional competency; facilitating student achievement; encouraging optimum individual self realization; and promoting a progressive educational spirit within the district.
Professional Advancement
The Washoe County School District Board of Trustees has consistently followed the practice of promoting from within the district whenever possible.
Health Insurance
Health, vision, dental and life insurance is provided at no cost to full-time contracted teachers. Part-time contracted teachers pay a percentage of their premiums. Teachers may purchase coverage for other family members.
Loan Forgiveness Programs For Teachers
If you're a teacher serving in a low-income or subject-matter shortage area, it might be possible for you to cancel or defer your student loans.
The teacher loan forgiveness program was created to encourage individuals to enter and continue in the teaching profession, specifically in subject matter shortage areas and schools designated as “low income.” For more information on Teacher Loan Forgiveness, go to www.ed.gov and enter ‘teacher loan forgiveness’ in the search box.
The Teacher Cancellation Loan Income Directory (TCLI program), developed by the U.S. Department of Education, shows the low-income elementary and secondary schools that qualify teachers for cancellation under the Federal Perkins/National Direct Student Loan, Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL), and William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (DL) programs. Go to www.tcli.ed.gov to see the schools which are designated as “low income.”Retirement
An excellent retirement plan is provided at no cost to certified employees. Learn more about the Public Employees' Retirement System of Nevada (NVPERS) pension system here: https://www.nvpers.org/
Leave of Absence
Sick leave, sabbatical leave, maternity leave, personal leave, and Family Medical Leave are provided to the licensed employee in accordance with the Professional Negotiated Agreement between the Washoe County School District and the Washoe Education Association.
Washoe Education Association (WEA)
Professional negotiations and an established grievance procedure have contributed to an amicable relationship between the Washoe Education Association and Washoe County School District.
