Detention Teacher - Perquimans JDC

State of North Carolina • 125 Jessup St Perquimans, NC

10d • Onsite

About The Position

The Detention Teacher works at Perquimans Juvenile Detention Center, a secure residential facility operated by the North Carolina Department of Public Safety, Division of Juvenile Justice. This is a 12-month position teaching core academic courses to small groups of students in grades 6–12. The teacher plans lessons aligned with North Carolina Standards and students’ individual learning needs, and provides engaging instruction and research-based strategies and interventions to support student success. The role uses data to guide instruction, implements IEPs, maintains student and exceptional children’s program records and paperwork, and tracks student progress. As a member of the interdisciplinary team, the teacher collaborates in planning student services and treatment. The unit provides structured education and individualized educational and behavioral support for youth, including students with learning or developmental disabilities, to support academic progress and address social and developmental needs.

Requirements

• Possess a valid North Carolina teacher license, “A” or “M,” with certification in EC, English, Math, Social Studies, or Science for middle school or high school, or be eligible for a North Carolina teacher license through an alternative licensing pathway offered by NCDPI.
• Have a four-year college degree from an accredited post-secondary education institution.

Nice To Haves

• Experience providing effective instruction to meet the needs of students with diverse needs.
• Experience accurately measuring student learning.
• Experience effectively managing student behaviors in the classroom.
• Experience working with multidisciplinary teams.
• Knowledge of special education laws.

Responsibilities

• Teach core academic courses to small groups of students in grades 6–12.
• Plan lessons based on North Carolina Standards and students’ individual learning needs.
• Provide appropriate, engaging activities and research-based strategies and interventions.
• Use data to inform instructional activities.
• Implement IEPs.
• Maintain student records, exceptional children’s program records, paperwork, and student progress information.
• Serve on the interdisciplinary team to plan student services and treatment.

Benefits

• Paid vacation
• Paid sick leave
• Paid holidays
• Retirement
• Health insurance
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility may be available to state employees with student loans.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level