VOCATIONAL EDUCATION INSTRUCTOR

Announcement Number: 47612 Open to all qualified persons. Posted 06/07/2024 Close Date: 07/07/2024 Recruiter:
SUSAN ASHLEY
Phone: (775)684-0132
Email: q.ashley@admin.nv.gov Applications accepted for another 13 Days 6 Hrs 57 Mins
The Position

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 (DCFS) is seeking Vocational Education Instructors (Instructors) to work at Independence High School located on the campus of the Nevada Youth Training Center (NYTC) in Elko, Nevada. NYTC is a 64-bed staff secure facility for male and female youth aged 12 to 18. Under the general direction of the Principal, Instructors assess student goals, and instruct in areas in which they are certified. NYTC Instructors use a variety of approved methods of instruction to ensure a well-rounded learning experience in accordance with the state course of studies being assigned, to qualify students for a Nevada High School diploma. Curriculum includes remedial instruction and the teaching of higher order thinking skills using materials, methods and activities that contribute to the student's goals. Instructors have student assignments and appropriate materials organized to teach all classes assigned. Lesson plans and student assignments will be maintained and provided for individual work at least one week in advance. Quantity of work is based on the student's individual goals and needs. Instructors will report and document if a student is not achieving at a satisfactory rate, and continue ongoing evaluation of students who are two or more weeks behind in assignments or failing to work satisfactorily. 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***

To see full Class Specifications visit: http://hr.nv.gov/Resources/ClassSpecs/Class_Specifications-5_0/

To Qualify:

In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements:
Education and Experience (Minimum Qualifications) Possession of a Special Occupational Business and Industry license issued by the Nevada Department of Education. Special Requirements A pre-employment criminal history check and fingerprinting are required. Persons offered employment in this position will be required to pay for these items. 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. INFORMATIONAL LINKS For more information about state employment, visit the following:
Division of Human Resource Management: http://hr.nv.gov
Public Employees Retirement System: http://www.nvpers.org
Public Employees Benefits Program: http://pebp.state.nv.us
More Benefits Information: http://nvjobs.nv.gov/Applicants/EB
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Northern Nevada
515 East Musser Street,
First Floor
Carson City, Nevada 89701-4204

Elko, Nevada United States View Map