Vocational Instructor

Vocational Education Instructor

Hourly Pay rate: $33.73

Job Description:

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 60-bed staff secure facility for male 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 inappropriately assigned to class after assessing student goals. The instructor will instruct students in areas where he/she is 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.

The assigned work will qualify the students for a Nevada High School diploma. The curriculum will include remedial instruction and the teaching of higher order thinking skills using instructional materials, methods, and activities which will contribute to the student's goals. The instructor will have student assignments and appropriate materials organized to teach all classes assigned. Lesson plans/or student assignments will be maintained and provide for individual work at least one week in advance. The quantity of work to be learned or performed depends on the student's needs and their goals. If the student is not achieving at a satisfactory rate, the teacher shall notify the cottage by appropriate documentation. Ongoing evaluation will be made of students who are two or more weeks behind in assignments or failing to work satisfactorily.

Minimum Qualifications:

Possession of a Special Occupational Business and Industry license issued by the Nevada Department of Education.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $33.73 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

License/Certification:

• Special Occupational Business and Industry license (Required)

Work Location: In person