Detention Teacher - Perquimans JDC

Public Safety; Winfall (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid vacation

Paid sick leave

Paid holidays

Retirement

Job summary

The North Carolina Department of Public Safety is seeking a full-time teacher for the Perquimans Juvenile Detention Center to deliver core academic courses to small groups of students in grades 6-12. You will plan lessons based on NC Standards and adapt to individual learning needs, ensuring engagement and progress.

Responsibilities include using data-informed strategies, implementing IEPs, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, and maintaining up-to-date student records within a secure

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid North Carolina teacher license with teaching certification for middle or high school (EC, English, Math, Social Studies or Science).
• Experience delivering instruction to diverse learners and using NC Standards.

Responsibilities

• Plan lessons based on NC Standards and student needs.
• Provide engaging activities to teach concepts and ensure success for all students.
• Use data to inform instructional activities and maintain student records.
• Support IEPs and participate in interdisciplinary planning for student services.
• Maintain accurate documentation of student progress and records.

Skills

Lesson planning

Data-driven instruction

IEP knowledge

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

NC teaching license

Teaching certification in middle/high school

Job description

About Us

The Department of Public Safety's mission is to safeguard and preserve the lives and property of the people of North Carolina through preparation, prevention, and protection with integrity and honor.

Our agency houses many public safety divisions, including Emergency Management, Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, Alcohol Law Enforcement, Samarcand Training Academy, and the North Carolina National Guard. Join us along with our more than 3,000 employees and 12,000 National Guard members in providing exceptional public safety services to the citizens of North Carolina.

Description of Work

We are looking for candidates who have a passion for helping at-risk youth.

We are Working Together to Strengthen North Carolina’s Youth and Families!

This position is a 12 month position within Perquimans Juvenile Detention Center teaching core academic courses to small groups of students in grades 6-12.

• Teacher will be responsible for planning lessons based on the NC Standards and student’s individual learning needs.
• Teacher will be responsible for ensuring success with all students while providing appropriate and engaging activities to teach concepts.
• Teacher will provide research-based strategies and interventions to provide an appropriate education for all students in a small group setting.
• Teacher will utilize data to inform all instructional activities based on NC Standards, implement IEPs, and be responsible for keeping all student records.
• This position serves as a member of the interdisciplinary team in order to plan for student services and treatment.
• Teacher will be responsible for keeping all student records, exceptional children’s program and other paperwork, and student progress up to date.

The work unit is part of the Perquimans Juvenile Detention Center which operates under the North Carolina Department of Public Safety, Division of Juvenile Justice.

This unit is dedicated to educating and rehabilitating youth within a secure residential facility. It focuses on delivering structured educational services to juveniles, many of whom have learning or developmental disabilities, with the broader goal of reducing and preventing juvenile delinquency.

The team within this unit works collaboratively across disciplines to provide individualized educational and behavioral support, helping youth progress academically while addressing their social and developmental needs.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

The salary for this position is based on the state teachers' salary schedule plus a 6% annual supplement.

Work Schedule: This is a full-time position.

Work hours for this position are Monday-Friday, 7:30am-4pm.

We offer great Benefits! This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with State Benefits, including paid vacation, paid sick leave, paid holidays, retirement, and health insurance.

To view an example of total compensation, please click here NC OSHR: Total Compensation Calculator DPS uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals. The Minimum Education and Experience (E&E) are REQUIRED to qualify for this position. All work history and education (including accurate dates of employment/attendance) must be documented on the application. Supplemental Questions are also a required part of the application: answers must reference education or work experience listed on the application. A complete, all-inclusive application maximizes an applicant’s potential to qualify for the position, as well as the highest possible salary. Salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.

State Government Application Resources | NC Office of Human Resources [Resumes may be attached as a supplement to the application but are not a substitution for a complete application.]

Management Preference

These skills are not required but managers may choose to interview/select applicants who demonstrate Management Preferences.

• Experience providing effective instruction to meet the needs of students with diverse needs.
• Experience accurately measuring student learning.
• Experience effectively managing student behaviors in the classroom.
• Experience working with multidisciplinary teams.
• Knowledgeable of special education laws.

Supplement & Contact Information

The North Carolina Department of Public Safety (DPS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer who embraces an Employment First philosophy which consists of complying with all federal laws, state laws and Executive Orders.

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), we are committed to full inclusion of qualified applicants and will review requests for reasonable accommodation to perform essential job functions during the hiring process or while on the job.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program For applicants with student loans, becoming a state employee may include eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Visit www.studentaid.gov to learn more.

Transcripts Degrees and transcripts must be received from appropriately accredited college or university. Applicants who earned college credit hours but did not complete a degree program, must attach an unofficial transcript to receive credit for education. International degrees and transcripts must be evaluated for accreditation by a recognized evaluation service by the closing date of this posting. Failure to provide documentation may result in ineligibility. The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) has several options to provide credential verification: https://www.naces.org/members.

Military Experience Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD-214 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty that includes Character of Discharge - Member 4 or Service 2 form) to the application. Applicants seeking National Guard Preference: A current member of the North Carolina National Guard in good standing must attach a NGB 23A (RPAS). A former member of the North Carolina National Guard who served for at least 6 years and were discharged under honorable conditions, must attach either a DD256 or NGB 22. The NC Dept. of Public Safety must adhere to the US Dept. of Justice Final Rule on the "National Standards to Prevent, Detect, and Respond to Prison Rape." PREA Hiring and Promotion Prohibitions. Our agency supports second-chance employment for individuals who were previously incarcerated or justice involved and we invite all potential applicants to apply for positions for which they may be qualified. Due to the nature of work performed in our agency, prior convictions and/or charges may prohibit employment for positions which are subject to PREA or other position-specific background checks. If applying for a Juvenile Justice & Delinquency Prevention position certified through the NC Dept. of Justice - Criminal Justice Standards Division, please click this link for specific certification requirements: Juvenile Justice Officer & Juvenile Court Counselor Certification. Per NC General Statute 143B-1209.54, applicants hired into a position certified as a criminal justice officer or justice officer are required to electronically submit fingerprints to the NC State Bureau of Investigation for a state and national criminal history record check and enrollment in the FBI’s Next Generation Identification System: Criminal Justice Record of Arrest and Prosecution Background Service ("RAP Back"). This is in addition to submitting fingerprints during the application process.

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application. If you are selected for an interview, you will be contacted by the hiring manager. If you are no longer under consideration, you will receive an email notification.

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. 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 oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for details. Must possess a valid North Carolina teacher license, "A" or "M", with teaching certification in the area of EC, English, Math, Social Studies or Science (middle school) or EC, English, Math, Social Studies or Science (high school) OR be eligible for a NC Teacher License through an alternative licensing pathway offered by NCDPI. Candidate must also have a four year college degree from an accredited post-secondary education institution.

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.

Valuing Education and Experience The State of North Carolina values the knowledge and experience of our jobseekers and current state employees. Approximately 91 percent of state job classifications allow experience to be substituted for education or do not require a post‑secondary degree. Learn more about how you may qualify for a position through education or directly related experience, or a combination of both, with the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide. All job postings close at 11:59pm the night before the End Date on the posting.

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