The salary range indicated in this announcement is based on the Employee/Employer retirement compensation schedule. An employer-only option is available at a reduced salary range. Generally, salaries start at the lowest level of a step 1 and increase with each year of service to the highest level of a step 10.

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.

Instruct students in a discipline or field by providing both classroom instruction and hands-on training (on the job training) to teach vocational skills, work ethics and appropriate safety for the skill; evaluate student's progress through written and oral assignments and practical work evaluation to assess progress towards educational goals; evaluate students on quality of work, initiative, attitude, ability to follow instructions and peer relations to assess progress toward attitudinal goals.

The Division of Child and Family Services is seeking Vocational Education Instructors to work at Independence High School, located on the campus of the Nevada Youth Training Center (NYTC) in Elko. NYTC is a 64-bed staff secure facility for youth aged 12 to 18. Under the general direction of the principal, the instructor will notify the principal of each student the instructor believes is appropriately assigned to class after assessing student goals. The instructor will instruct students in areas where they are certified. The instructor will use a variety of approved methods of instruction to ensure a well-rounded learning experience with work appropriate to the subject in accord with the state course of studies being assigned. This is a full-time position with an anticipated work schedule of 8 am to 5 pm, Monday through Friday that includes a variable work agreement with overtime after 40 hours per week. The assigned work will qualify the students for a Nevada High School diploma. The instructor will have student assignments and appropriate materials organized to teach all classes assigned. Lesson plans or student assignments will be maintained and provided for individual work at least one week in advance. The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages. ***THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE***

In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements: