Science Teacher
Quick Summary
*Documented ability to provide effective science instruction at a variety of levels through the use of a variety of instruction
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!
Job responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:
· Designing lessons and instructional materials based on best practices in science 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 science 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
· Developing, implementing, and communicating standards of student conduct and a classroom management plan which supports the accepted school-wide behavior plan
· Collaborating with fellow teachers and other school personnel regarding students and best instructional practices
Requirements
~1 min readCandidates 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 required. Applicants who possess the following skills are preferred:
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 possess a bachelor’s 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 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. Eligibility requirements for the Emergency and Residency Licenses are:
(2) does not qualify for a Residency License
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.
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About this job
- Pay per year
- $42,000–$69,888 a year
- 16% above the $48,400 median for Science Teacher jobs on Jobera (48 salaries).
- Who can apply
- United States
- Posted
- Today
Listing Details
- Posted
- November 10, 2026
- First seen
- November 10, 2026
- Last seen
- November 10, 2026
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- Trust Level
- 63%
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- November 10, 2026
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