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Science Teacher

Education & TrainingScience Teacher

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Key Responsibilities

• Designing lessons and instructional materials with clear learning targets, measurable goals, and alignment to state standards for students with a wide range of mental, physical,

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Education & TrainingScience Teacher

Adult Correction

COO - OPS - Institutions Operations

School Educator II (NS)

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The NC Department of Adult Correction is one of the largest state agencies with more than 14,000 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!

The Science Teacher delivers core science content through individual, small group, and whole class instruction, to offenders aged 18 to 22 pursuing high school equivalency diplomas, providing targeted remediation and enrichment as needed.

Reporting to the School Principal, the Science Teacher is a core member of the academic team responsible for implementing the school’s vision and goals. The teacher delivers science curriculum to diverse student groups within a medium-custody male correctional facility.

Job responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Designing lessons and instructional materials with clear learning targets, measurable goals, and alignment to state standards for 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 core science content that meets student needs and supports academic goals resulting in successful transitions within the academic school, the prison system, and back into society
• Developing and implementing a classroom management plan supporting school-wide behavior standards
• Collaborating with all school personnel regarding students and best instructional practices

Compensation for school education positions is based on the NC Department of Public Instruction’s Salary Schedule, approved annually by the NC General Assembly. Pay is determined by years of experience and education level in accordance with the most current legislation.

Requirements

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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 applicant must have a bachelor’s degree or above (from an appropriately accredited college) in the teaching area associated with this position and hold a current (non-expired) State of North Carolina Professional Educator’s License (Class Code A, M, S, or D) with certification in the area of science 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.

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.

(2) does not qualify for a Residency License

Lisa Warren Byrd

DACWorkday@dac.nc.gov