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If you are looking for a rewarding career in education please consider serving as a Math Teacher in our Youth School at Foothills Correctional Institution. This position will be a main point of contact providing support and instruction in core academic areas to students in pursuit of attaining a high school equivalency diploma. Because this work requires flexibility and investment candidates with top instructional skills and a strong work ethic will find greatest success and opportunity.
This position is located within the academic school at Foothills Correctional Institution Morganton NC (Burke County). Reporting to the School Principal the Math Teacher will serve as a core member of the academic team in fulfilling and monitoring the schools vision mission core values and goals and should be competent at organizing and delivering education curricula to groups of student of all ages in effective ways to create a flexible program and environment favorable to learning and personal growth in accordance with the ability of each student housed in a close/medium male correctional facility as well as completing or performing any additional duties as assigned by the principal.
The purpose of this position is to teach content focused on increasing basic skills in core mathematics areas through individual small group and whole class instruction as well as providing targeted remediation and enrichment as needed. The intent of this position is to provide direct educational instruction in mathematics to offenders aged 18 to 22 for the purpose of attaining a high school equivalency diploma.
Job responsibilities of this position include but are not limited to the following:- Designing lessons and instructional materials based on best practices in mathematics with clear learning targets and measurable goals aligned with Common Core College and Career Readiness (CCRS) and NC state standards and suitable for verbal and/or visual instruction of students with a wide range of mental physical and emotional maturity and functioning at a wide range of academic levels.
- Providing direct group and individual instruction based on assessment of student progress through the use of formative and summative data collection designed to meet individual needs motivate active and appropriate student participation achieve academic goals and help students make successful transitions within the academic school the prison system and back into society.
- Establishing and maintaining standards of student conduct required to achieve effective participation in all activities and which support the accepted school-wide behavior plan.
- Collaborating with fellow teachers and other school personnel regarding students on specific caseload as well as best instructional practices.
Compensation for all certified educators working for NCDAC in school educator positions is based on the NC Department of Public Instructions Salary Schedule. This schedule is approved annually by the NC General Assembly and sets pay based on the educators years of experience and education level.
This is a repost previous applicants do not need to reapply.
About the Department of Adult Correction (DAC)
The North Carolina Department of Adult Correction is responsible for the care custody and supervision of all adults sentenced after conviction for violating North Carolina laws. This department includes State Prisons Correction Enterprises the Division of Community Supervision and the Division of Rehabilitation & Reentry.
ABOUT FCI
Foothills Correctional Institution is located in Morganton NC (Burke County). Opened in 1994 Foothills Correctional Institution houses close-custody male offenders primarily between 18 and 25 years of age in 712 single cells. Offenders in close custody are housed at the main institution while the detached Minimum Custody Unit located behind the main unit houses adult minimum custody offenders; close custody is the highest security level a prison in North Carolina can have. The facility offers a wide variety of programs including educational and vocational programs as well as a as a variety of job assignments; Foothills Correctional is home to one of the prison systems four schools for younger offenders.Knowledge Skills and Abilities / Competencies
Effective July 1 2025 candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they have the minimum education and experience listed from the class specification. The knowledge skills and abilities listed in the vacancy announcement should be used as management preferences and be used to screen for the most qualified pool of applicants.
Management Preferences:
- Documented ability to provide effective mathematics instruction at a variety of levels through the use of a variety of instructional strategies
- Documented ability to manage classroom behavior and maintain an orderly classroom through the use of behavioral management techniques
- Documented ability to utilize data gathered through formative and summative classroom assessments both formal and informal in nature to identify diagnose evaluate and assess learning needs of individual students
- Documented ability to write education plans for students both as groups and individually
- Certification in multiple subject areas (such as math and science)
- Experience in a variety of educational practices for at-risk students
- Experience in preparing lessons aligned to and informed by College and Career Ready Standards Common Core Standards and the NC Standard Course of Study designed to meet student needs
- Experience in teaching mathematical skills to students at a variety of academic performance levels
- Experience in utilizing a variety of instructional methods that align with best practices as well as with student needs
- Experience in developing implementing and communicating a classroom management plan designed to address diverse student behaviors as well as to provide necessary supports used to assist students when academic and behavioral problems arise
- Experience in maintaining accurate records including but not limited to attendance grades summative and formative performance assessment results and anecdotal notes
- Experience in aggregating disaggregating and interpreting standardized tests formative and summative assessment results and student data accurately and effectively
- Experience in communicating effectively with all pertinent stakeholders in both oral and written formats and in working cooperatively with colleagues while serving as a positive force supportive of the schools culture
- Experience in the use of technology-based productivity applications and software programs including but not limited to applications within the Microsoft Office Suite (Word Excel etc.)
- Experience in being flexible in expectations as well as in classroom instructional plans in an ever-changing environment.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
NOTE: Some state job postings say you can qualify by an equivalent combination of education and experience. If that language appears below then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience OR a combination of both. See for detail.
The successful applicant must possess a bachelors degree or above (from an appropriately accredited college) in the teaching area associated with this position and must hold a current (non-expired) State of North Carolina Professional Educators License (Class Code A M S or D) with certification in the area of mathematics at the middle or high school level or be eligible to obtain an Emergency or Residency teaching license or Provisional Certification in the aforementioned certification area(s). This must be indicated in and attached to your application. Eligibility requirements for the Emergency and Residency Licenses are:
Emergency One-Year License Eligibility: the candidate must
(1) hold a bachelors degree with 18 hours of coursework relevant to the requested licensure area (but has not completed a recognized
educator preparation program) and
(2) does not qualify for a Residency License
Residency License Eligibility: the candidate must
(1) hold a bachelors degree from an accredited college/university;
(2) have completed 24 hours of coursework relevant to the requested area of licensure OR passed the content area examination
relevant to the requested licensure area that has been approved by the State Board of Education;
(3) be enrolled in a recognized Educator Preparation Program (EPP).
This position is governed under Chapter 115c Elementary and Secondary Education and Chapter 126 of the NC State Human Resources Act.
In addition to the listed knowledge skills and abilities applicants must also demonstrate that the minimum education and experience
requirements have been met.Supplemental and Contact Information
- Come Join Us To Make A Difference!Department of Adult Correctionis one of the largest state agencies with more than 19000 employees. It is responsible for safeguarding and preserving the lives and property of its citizens through prevention protection and preparation as well as the care custody and supervision of all adults sentenced after conviction for violating North Carolina laws. This department includes State Prisons with custody healthcare and facility operations staff as well as the division of Community Supervision. Other divisions include Administration Compliance & Accreditation Comprehensive HealthServices Internal Affairs & Intelligence Operations Post-Release Supervision & Parole Commission and Rehabilitation &Reentry.
TheDivision of Education Servicesprovides a wide range of services to offenders in every state-run facility. Services include basic education high school equivalency preparation life skills career vocational and postsecondary degree programs. Education Services focuses on programs of study that provide a certification or degree of some sort preferably with state or national certification.
Education Services has established partnerships with more than two-thirds of the states community colleges as well as with many post-secondary institutions including the University of North Carolina system as well as some private colleges. Funding for education in prisons is provided through varied sources including non-profit foundation grants donations from individuals Federal Second Chance Pell grants and the General Assembly.
The North Carolina Department of Adult Correction (DAC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer who embraces an Employment First philosophy which consists of complying with all federal laws state laws and Executive Orders. We are committed to reviewing requests for reasonable accommodation at any time during the hiring process or while on the job.
DAC uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications internal equity and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.
It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive information. Information should be provided in the appropriate areas to include the beginning and ending dates of jobs worked education with the date graduated all work experience and certificates / licenses. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application. Answers to Supplemental Questions must refer to education or work experience listed on this application to receive credit.
Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.- Applicants seeking Veterans Preference must attach a DD-214 Member-4 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their applications.
- Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach a NGB 23A (RPAS) if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing. If a former member of the NC National Guard who served for at least 6 years and was discharged under honorable conditions they must attach either a DD256 or NGB 22.
- If applicants earned college credit hours but did not complete a degree program they must attach an unofficial transcript to each application to receive credit for this education.
- If applying for a position certified through the NC Dept. of Justice - Criminal Justice Standards Division click this link for specific certification requirements: Correctional & Probation/Parole Officer Certification.
- The NC Dept. of Adult Correction must adhere to the US Dept. of Justice Final Rule on the National Standards to Prevent Detect and Respond to Prison Rape. Click this link for information on hiring and promotion prohibition requirements for all positions in the NC Dept. of Adult Correction: PREA Hiring and Promotion Prohibitions(Download PDF reader)(Download PDF reader)(Download PDF reader)(Download PDF reader)Download PDF reader)(Download PDF reader).
Employment Type
Full-Time
