Exceptional Student Population (EC) Teacher
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Job Summary
Agency
Adult CorrectionDivision
COO - OPS - Institutions OperationsJob Classification Title
School Educator I (NS)Position Number
Grade
ED20About Us
The NC Department of Adult Correction is one of the largest state agencies with more than 14000 employees. It is responsible for safeguarding and preserving lives and property through prevention protection and preparation as well as the care custody and supervision of all adults sentenced for violating North Carolina laws. This department includes state prisons with custody healthcare and facility operations staff as well as probation/parole officers who supervised sentenced people in the community. Other divisions include Administration Health Services Rehabilitation & Reentry Special Operations and the Post-Release Supervision & Parole Commission. We have a mission that matters!
Description of Work
If you are looking for a rewarding career in education please consider serving as an Exceptional Student Population Teacher (EC/ ESP) 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 Exceptional Student Population Teacher (EC or ESP Teacher) is a core member of the academic team responsible for implementing and monitoring the schools vision mission values and goals. The teacher must be skilled at organizing and delivering math curriculum to groups of students of all ages creating a flexible program and a learning environment that supports each students abilities and personal growth within a close and minimum custody male correctional facility. The teacher will also perform any additional duties assigned by the principal.
Job responsibilities of this position include but are not limited to the following:
- Designing lessons and instructional materials based on best practices in English/ language arts (reading writing grammar vocabulary) and mathematics instruction with clear learning targets and measurable goals aligned with state standards and suitable for instruction of students with a wide range of mental physical and emotional maturity and functioning at a wide range of academic levels
- Providing effective direct group and individual instruction in pertinent English/ language arts (reading writing grammar vocabulary) and mathematics content 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
- Managing classroom behavior and maintaining an orderly classroom using effective behavioral management techniques
- Collaborating with fellow teachers and other school personnel regarding students and 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.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences
Salary to be determined by qualifications and years of experience within a range of $49200 to $84948.
Salary Grade: Based on NCDPI Salary Schedule
This is a full-time permanent and continuing position (40 hours per week) with state benefits. This is a year-round position.
Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement.The Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)/ Management Preferences are not. Applicants whopossessthe following skills are preferred:
Certification in multiple subjects (e.g. ELA and social studies).
Experience with educational practices for atrisk students.
Experience preparing lessons aligned to College and Career Readiness Standards and informed by the NC Standard Course of Study designed to meet student needs
Experience aggregating disaggregating and interpreting standardized tests and other assessment results as well as additional student data accurately and effectively
Experience utilizing data gathered through formative and summative classroom assessments both formal and informal in nature to identify diagnose evaluate and modify instruction to meet the learning needs of individual students
Experience in using technology-based productivity applications software programs and student information systems including but not limited to applications within the Microsoft Office Suite (Word Excel etc.)
Experience communicating effectively with all pertinent stakeholders in both oral and written formats.
The State of North Carolina offers a comprehensive benefits package including:
Health Insurance options
Retirement Plans
NCFlexSupplemental Benefits
Paid Vacation Sick and Community Service Leave
Paid Parental Leave
Visit the State Benefitswebsiteforadditionalinformation.
Supplemental Application Information:
Application Process
NCDAC uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications internal equity and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.
Applicants must complete the application in full. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the State application.Applications must include:
Complete education history (including high school)
Full work experience details
Certificates and licenses if applicable
Education must be from appropriately accredited institutions.
Information provided must support responses to supplemental questions. Incomplete applications mayimpactscreening and salary determination.
Applicantsmaybe subject to a criminal background check and drug screen.
If multiple applications aresubmitted only the most recent application received before the closing date will be considered.
Education Equivalency Verification
The State of North Carolina/Office of State Human Resources (OSHR) uses the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) as a referral resource for applicants who need to have their credentials certified as equivalent. For a list of organizations that perform this specialized service please visit the NACES membership website at and National Guard Preference
Applicants seeking Veterans Preference must attach aDD-214 Member-4 Form(Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their applications.
Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach an NGB 23A (RPAS) along with the state application if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing.
Applicants who are former members of either the NC Army National Guard or the NC Air National Guard with honorable discharge and six years of creditable service must attach a copy of the DD 256 or NGB 22 along with the state application.
PREA Requirement
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
ADA Accommodations
Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) NCDAC is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. If reasonable accommodation is needed toparticipatein the job application or interview process please contact the personindicatedbelow.
Minimum Education and Experience
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 the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.
The successful applicant must demonstrate the knowledge skills and abilities for this role. Applicants must document that they possess all of the following within the application:
Documented experience in providing effective instruction at a variety of core areas (reading writing math) using appropriate instructional strategies
Documented experience utilizing a variety of educational practices and instructional methods (specifically for at-risk students) that align with best practices as well as with student needs
Documented experience in utilizing data gathered through formative and summative classroom assessments both formal and informal in nature to identify diagnose evaluate and modify instruction to meet the learning needs of individual students
Documented experience keeping complete accurate records and producing meaningful reports for appropriate stakeholders
Documented experience using ECATS Infinite Campus and other systems to conduct Child Find procedures to locate potential students with disabilities (age 22 and under) who may qualify for special education and related services
Documented experience developing and/or revising Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) for students with disabilities and managing those plans in ECATS or similar information systems.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements/ E&E
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 25881 EC - General Curriculum (grades K-6) or certification in an area of Exceptional Children (license codes 88***) including but not limited to EC English EC Math Cross Categorical Learning Disabled or Special Education: General Curriculum; applicant must possess said licensure 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.
EEO Statement
The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination harassment or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs observances and practices.
Recruiter:
Lisa Warren ByrdEmail:
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