ACADEMIC TEACHER

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.

The Position

Incumbents possess a degree of knowledge and proficiency sufficient to perform work independently with little or no additional training.

The Division of Child and Family Services (DCFS) is seeking an Academic Teacher to work at Independence High School located on the campus of the Nevada Youth Training Center (NYTC) in Elko, NV. NYTC is a 64-bed staff secure facility for male youth ages 12 to 18. Located in Northern Nevada, this full-time teaching position requires the teacher to assess students' goals and report any misassigned students to the Principal. The teacher will instruct within their certification areas, assign appropriate classwork, and ensure students meet Nevada High School diploma requirements. Lessons will include remedial instruction and higher-order thinking skills. The teacher will organize materials, maintain lesson plans and assignments for at least a week in advance, and evaluate students falling behind. Applicants must hold a valid Nevada secondary teaching license and endorsement. The anticipated work schedule is 7 am - 6 pm, Monday - Thursday, with overtime after 40 hours per week. 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. ***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: