Exceptional Students Population (ESP/EC) Teacher

Agency Adult Correction Division COO - OPS - Institutions Operations Job Classification Title School Educator II (NS) Position Number 60066989 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 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