School Principal - Lenoir YDC

Agency Safety Division  Dept of Public Safety Job Classification Title School Principal (NS)
Position NumberGradeED
27

About UsThe 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!

The School Principal provides leadership and management of all educational programs at the Lenoir Youth Development Center. This role oversees instructional staff, ensures compliance with state standards and special education requirements, and fosters a safe, structured learning environment for youth in the juvenile justice system. The principal supervises and evaluates teachers and support staff, coordinates professional development, and manages school operations including curriculum and data analysis.

The position also collaborates with community schools, colleges, and state education officials to support student transitions and enhance learning opportunities.

Serving as the instructional leader, the principal promotes academic excellence, staff effectiveness, and positive student outcomes in alignment with the mission of the Division of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention.

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Skills and Abilities

/Management Preferences This is a 12 month position paid on the state teachers’ salary scale plus a 6% supplement.

Work Schedule:

This is a full-time position. Work hours for this position are Monday-Friday, 7:30am-4:00pm.

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.

DPS uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals.

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Minimum Education and Experience (E&E) is REQUIRED to qualify for this position. Management Preferences, including Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs), are not required but may be used to determine the pool of most qualified applicants. Managers may also choose to interview/select applicants who demonstrate Management Preferences.

All work history and education (including accurate dates of employment/attendance) must be documented on the application. Transcripts may be attached to supplement education and work experience may include internships, volunteerism, and full and part-time work. 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 receive the highest possible salary if selected for the position.

Salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations for the advertised position.

Resumes may be attached as a supplement to the application but are not a substitute for a complete application.

Management Preferences:

Experience leading teachers in delivering effective instruction aligned with the North Carolina Standard Course of Study.

Knowledge of policies and/or procedures related to Exceptional Children (EC) services.

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