APPROXIMATE ANNUAL SALARY -
$45,560.16 to
$67,692.96
PAY GRADE: 35
For more information on benefit and retirement programs, please see the sections below.
In order to receive consideration, applicants must indicate their availability for any work type, travel, and location requirements listed.
Applications accepted
until recruitment needs are satisfied
** Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. Lists of eligible candidates will be established and hiring may occur early in the recruiting process. Recruitment will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received or a hiring decision has been made.
The Position
Incumbents possess a degree of knowledge and proficiency sufficient to perform work independently with little or no additional training.
This is a permanent, full time, long term substitute teaching position. Up to three (3) positions are available. The subject initially taught will be assigned by the principal and will last up to a year. After the first year, the subject taught will be in alignment with your endorsement and/or the needs of the school. The Academic Teacher's position counsels, evaluates, and instructs adjudicated delinquent juveniles who are assigned to the Nevada Youth Training Center (NYTC). As a state-employee/academic teacher, each year you will accumulate three weeks annual leave, three weeks sick leave, and enjoy all of the designated state holidays. In addition to time off, you will participate in our Public Employees Retirement Plan and benefits package. NYTC is a year-round institution so you will be able to take desired leave as it fits your schedule. Elko is located in Northern Nevada and provides an abundance of outdoor and recreation opportunities. This position develops a curriculum and individualized educational programs and monitors students' progress. This position counsels students and prepares initial class schedule recommendations on the basis of academic and psychological test results, records, transcripts, students' educational and career goals, and the availability of academic and vocational programs at the facility in order to assist students to achieve their educational, vocational, social, and personal goals. This position accounts for students and ensures they remain in custody by observing students during school functions and class changes by checking daily attendance and immediately reporting any deviations from a regular control roster, and monitoring behaviors during class to ensure students comply with classroom behavior and safety policies and to detect volatile situations before they evolve into an altercation.
In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements:
Education and Experience (Minimum Qualifications)
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree and completion of the requirements of the Nevada State Board of Education for a teacher's secondary license.
Special Requirements
Possession of a valid Nevada teacher's secondary license with an endorsement in the relevant field of teaching is required at the time of appointment.
Pursuant to NRS 284.4066, positions in this class have been identified as affecting public safety. Persons offered employment in these positions must submit to a pre-employment screening for controlled substances.
The Examination
Application Evaluation Exam
The exam will consist of an application evaluation. It is essential that applications include detailed information with time frames regarding education and experience. The most qualified applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for interview. The hiring agency may require specific skills related testing as part of the interviewing process.
