Detention Teacher - Cabarrus JDC

School Educator I (NS)

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. This position is a 12 month position within Cabarrus 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.

Knowledge

Skills and Abilities

/Management Preferences

Salary is based on the NC Teaching Salary Schedule plus a 6% supplement.

Work Schedule:

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

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  NC OSHR:
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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) 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.  for more information and application resources.

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

Management Preferences:

• Experience providing effective instruction to meet the needs of students with diverse needs
• Experience in creating a safe environment for students utilizing behavioral management techniques.
• Experience in creating lessons that coincide with Common Core State Standards and NC Essential Skills in order to improve student achievement.

Supplemental & 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…