Exceptional Students Population (ESP/EC) Teacher

State of North Carolina - Adult Correction; North Carolina; On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

State of North Carolina - Adult Correction seeks an Exceptional Students Population (ESP/EC) teacher for Granville Correctional Institution. The role delivers English/Language Arts, reading, and math to young adult offenders, with emphasis on high school equivalency outcomes and targeted remediation.

Reporting to the School Principal, you join a core academic team within a medium‑custody facility. The position is full‑time, year‑round, with NC state benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in teaching area and NC Professional Educator’s License with EC certification.
• Experience teaching core ELA and math, with at‑risk student populations.
• Ability to develop IEPs and coordinate with EC teams.

Responsibilities

• Deliver ELA, reading, and math instruction to offenders aged 18–22 pursuing high school equivalency.
• Provide group and individual instruction aligned with state standards and diverse learning needs.
• Maintain classroom management plans consistent with school behavior policies.
• Collaborate with school staff to support student transitions and program goals.

Skills

ELA instruction

Math instruction

EC students

Education

Bachelor's degree

NC licensure

Tools

ECATS

Infinite Campus

IEP experience

Job description

About Us

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!

Description of Work

We are seeking an Exceptional Students Population (ESP/EC) teacher at Granville Correctional Institution, Butner, NC (Granville County). This position offers a rewarding opportunity to support students pursuing high school equivalency diplomas. Success requires flexibility, strong instructional skills, and a strong work ethic. The Exceptional Students Population (ESP) Teacher delivers core ELA, reading, and math 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 Exceptional Students Population (ESP) Teacher is a core member of the academic team responsible for implementing the school’s vision and goals. The teacher delivers English/ language arts, reading, and math 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 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
• Developing, implementing, and communicating standards of student conduct and a classroom management plan which supports the accepted school-wide behavior plan
• Collaborating with all school personnel regarding students and best instructional practices

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

This is a full‑time, permanent and continuing position (40 hours per week) with state benefits. This is a year‑round position. 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. Salary Grade: Based on the current NCDPI Salary Schedule which can be accessed at https://www.dpi.nc.gov/districts-schools/district-operations/financial-and-business-services/compensation-public-school-employees#StateSalarySchedules-1388

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 required. Applicants who possess the following skills are preferred:

• 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 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.
• Certification in multiple subjects (e.g., math and science)

Demonstrate these skills, knowledge, abilities, and any management preferences on the application in education, duties, and work history.

About Granville Correctional Institution

Granville Correctional Institution is located in Butner, NC (Granville County). Opened in 1997, Granville Correctional Institution houses close and medium custody male offenders, primarily between 18 and 25 years of age, in both single cells and dormitories. The facility offers a wide variety of programs, including educational and vocational programs, as well as a variety of job assignments; Granville Correctional is home to one of the prison system's four schools for young adult offenders.

Degree/College Credit Verification

Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Transcripts, degree evaluations, licenses, and cover letters may be uploaded with your application.

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 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 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

• Emergency One‑Year License Eligibility: the candidate must (1) hold a bachelor's 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 bachelor's 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, abilities, and management preferences, applicants should also demonstrate that the minimum education and experience requirements have been met.

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.