Student Population; EC Teacher @ FCI

Exceptional Student Population Teacher (EC/ESP)

Locations:
Burke County, NC

Time type:
Full-time

Final date to receive applications:
May 21, 2026 (14 days left to apply)

Job requisition
-114036

Agency:
Adult Correction

Division: COO - OPS - Institutions Operations

Job classification title:
School Educator I (NS)

Position number:

Grade: ED20

Exceptional Student Population Teacher (EC/ESP) in our Youth School at Foothills Correctional Institution, Morganton, NC. Main point of contact, providing support and instruction in core academic areas to students pursuing a high‑school equivalency diploma. Requires strong instructional skills and work ethic.

• Design lessons and instructional materials for English/Language Arts (reading, writing, grammar, vocabulary) and Mathematics with clear learning targets and measurable goals aligned with state standards, suitable for diverse age and academic level students.
• Provide effective direct group and individual instruction tailored to each student’s needs, motivating participation and achieving academic goals and facilitating successful transitions.
• Manage classroom behavior and maintain an orderly environment using effective behavioral management techniques.
• Collaborate with fellow teachers and other school personnel regarding student progress and best instructional practices.
• Perform any additional duties assigned by the principal.

Salary determined by qualifications and experience, ranging from $49,200 to $84,948, based on the NC Department of Public Instruction salary schedule.

This is a full‑time, permanent position (40 hours per week) with state benefits and a year‑round schedule.

Benefits include:

• Health Insurance options
• Retirement Plans
• NCFlex Supplemental Benefits
• Paid Vacation, Sick, and Community Service Leave
• Paid Parental Leave

• Certification in multiple subjects (e.g., ELA and Social Studies).
• Experience with educational practices for at‑risk students.
• Experience preparing lessons aligned to College and Career Readiness Standards and the NC Standard Course of Study.
• Experience aggregating, disaggregating, and interpreting standardized tests and other assessment results.
• Experience utilizing formative and summative data to identify, diagnose, evaluate, and modify instruction.
• Experience using technology‑based productivity applications and student information systems such as Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with stakeholders.

Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate teaching area and a current, non‑expired North Carolina Professional Educator’s License (Class Code A, M, S, or

D). Licensure must include 25881 EC – General Curriculum (Grades K‑6) or an EC certification area (e.g., EC English, EC Math, Cross‑Categorical, Learning Disabled, or Special

Education:

General Curriculum). Applicants may be eligible for an Emergency or Residency teaching license or Provisional Certification in the relevant area.

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is 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.