VOCATIONAL EDUCATION INSTRUCTOR

***THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE***

Job Summary

The Nevada Division of Child and Family Services (DCFS) is seeking Vocational Education Instructor for Auto mechanic/Welding 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 male and female youth aged 14 to 18. 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 6 am to 5 pm, Monday through Thursday 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. 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 provided 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.

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Under general supervision, Vocational Education Instructors instruct students of varying ages and educational level in one or more of the vocational skills.

Essential Qualifications

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

Job Duties

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.

Create and/or provide instructional materials and course objectives to meet the needs of the student and the approval of administration; schedule classroom and practical work to meet the needs of students and to coordinate availability of facilities.

Supervise and maintain accountability of all assigned students to ensure their safety and security at all times; write incident reports to notify administration of accidents, injuries, and runaways.

Maintain records for all students as to attendance, grade, and any problems to provide school administrators’ reports as required; write treatment reports to update treatment team on students’ progress.

Submit budget proposals for the course to inform the administration of costs for materials and equipment necessary to maintain the course and area of assignment; provide services to the agency that are associated with the course.

Coordinate with administration, vocational instructors and other staff to ensure program continuity and to meet time frames.

Perform related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Working knowledge of: safety precautions associated with field of instruction.

Ability to: foster a stimulating, accepting, learning environment that will help the student in his career; supervise students; organize classroom projects; evaluate student effectiveness; train students at different levels; delegate responsibility to students as appropriate; motivate students; establish and maintain positive relationships with persons of various social, cultural, economic, and educational backgrounds; maintain order while teaching and supervising students; read subject matter sufficient to prepare lessons and comprehend agency policy and procedure; write sufficient to prepare progress reports on students; communicate with students to convey subject matter in field and expectations as students; use equipment specific to the field of instruction; work independently with minimal direct supervision.

Skill in: the field being taught.

Recruiter Contact Information: Victoria Sheehan - Torisheehan@admin.nv.gov

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.

Please send direct Inquiries or correspondence to the recruiter listed on this announcement.

Benefits include:

• Health Insurance: Medical, dental, life, and disability insurance programs for employees and their dependents/family are offered through the Public Employees’ Benefits Program (PEBP) .
  
• Vacation: Accrual of three weeks of annual leave each year.
  
• Sick Leave: Accrual of three weeks of sick leave each year.
  
• Holidays: 12 paid holidays per year.
  
• Retirement: Participation in the Nevada Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) . Employees do not contribute to Social Security but will contribute to PERS if their position is at 50% or more full-time equivalency. For more information on how PERS service may impact Social Security benefits, visit the SSA publication .
  
• Deferred Compensation: The State offers a voluntary Deferred Compensation Program .
  
• No Nevada state income tax.
  
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness: Eligible due to public sector employment.
  
• Longevity Payments Eligibility: Employees who have received a performance rating of “standard” or better and have completed eight (8) or more years of continuous service are eligible for longevity pay.
  

Additional benefits may apply to employees covered under a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), depending on their designated bargaining unit. For more information, visit the Labor Relations Unit (LRU) .

For more details about your rights and responsibilities as a State of Nevada employee, please review the State of Nevada Employee Handbook (PDF) .

*** State Holidays The holiday schedule for State employees is established by the Legislature.

The following are legal holidays:

January 1.............................................. New Year's Day

Third Monday in January.................. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Birthday

Third Monday in February................ Washington’s Birthday

Last Monday in May........................... Memorial Day

June 19................................................ Juneteenth Day

July 4.................................................... Independence Day

First Monday in September.............. Labor Day

Last Friday in October....................... Nevada Day

November 11........................................ Veterans' Day

Fourth Thursday in November........ Thanksgiving Day

Friday following the Fourth Thursday in November...................... Family Day

December 25........................................ Christmas Day

When January 1, June 19, July 4, November 11, or December 25 falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday is the observed legal holiday. If these days fall on Sunday, the following Monday is the observed holiday. Eligibility for holiday pay is covered by the provisions of NAC 284.255

Closing Date/Time: 5/6/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

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