School Educator II

State of North Carolina; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 49,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The North Carolina Department of Adult Correction seeks an English/ Language Arts Teacher for Richmond Correctional Institution's Youth School in Hoffman, NC. You will deliver core ELA instruction to young adults, support GED readiness, and collaborate with a diverse academic team to promote student growth and success.

Reporting to the School Principal, you will design lessons, manage classroom behavior, and align content with state standards, ensuring transitions from school to society.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required and relevant teaching certification preferred.
• Experience designing English/ language arts instruction for diverse learners.
• Ability to align lessons with state standards and transition supports.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver English/ language arts instruction for adults in a correctional setting.
• Provide targeted remediation and enrichment to support high school equivalency.
• Collaborate with colleagues to implement school-wide instructional practices.
• Maintain records of student progress and classroom activities.

Skills

Lesson planning

Differentiated instruction

Assessment & data use

Classroom management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Agency

Adult Correction

Division

COO - OPS - Institutions Operations

Job Classification Title

School Educator II (NS)

Position Number

60065569

Grade

ED21

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

The purpose of this position is to teach content focused on increasing basic skills in core English/ language arts areas through individual, small group, and whole class instruction as well as providing targeted remediation and enrichment as needed. The intent of this position is to provide direct educational instruction in English/ language arts to students in an adult prison setting age 22 and under for the purpose of attaining a high school equivalency diploma.

If you are looking for a rewarding career in education, please consider serving as an English/ Language Arts (ELA) Teacher in our Youth School at Richmond 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 Richmond Correctional Institution, Hoffman, NC (Richmond County).

Reporting to the School Principal, the English/ Language Arts (ELA) Teacher is a core member of the academic team responsible for implementing and monitoring the school’s vision, mission, values, and goals. The teacher must be skilled at organizing and delivering English/ language arts curriculum to groups of students of all ages, creating a flexible program and a learning environment that supports each student’s abilities and personal growth within a medium 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) 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) 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

Compensation for all certified educators working for NCDAC in school educator positions is based on the NC Department of Public Instruction’s Salary Schedule. This schedule is approved annually by the NC General Assembly and sets pay based on the educator’s years of experience and education level.

About the Department of Adult Correction (DAC)
The North Carolina Department of Adult Correction is responsible for the care, custody, and supervision of all adults sentenced after conviction for violating North Carolina laws. This department includes State Prisons, Correction Enterprises, the Division of Community Supervision, and the Division of Rehabilitation & Reentry.

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ABOUT Richmond Correctional Institution:
Located on a 175-acre tract in Hoffman, NC, near Rockingham (Richmond County), Richmond Correctional Institution houses up to 833 male offenders, primarily between 18 and 25 years of age, in medium and minimum custody.

The prison provides vocational classes in brick masonry, electric service, industrial maintenance, upholstery and cooking. Offenders may also attend school, with instruction provided by DAC teachers and Richmond Community College instructors; instruction focuses on adult education and preparation for high school equivalency tests well as life skills and transition services. Richmond Correctional Institution is home to one of the prison system’s four schools for young adult offenders.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Salary to be determined by qualifications and years of experience within a range of $49,200 to $84,948.

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.

Management preference for candidates who can show evidence of:

• Certification in multiple subjects (e.g., ELA and social studies).
• 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 using diverse instructional methods that follow best practices and meet student needs.
• Experience maintaining accurate records including, but not limited to, attendance, grades, classroom assessment results, and anecdotal notes
• 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 communicating effectively with all pertinent stakeholders, in both oral and written formats
• Experience 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.)

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

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.

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, and abilities, applicants must 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.

Recruiter

Lisa Warren Byrd

Email

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