Exceptional Student Population (EC) Teacher

State of North Carolina•Morganton, NC

1d•$49,200 - $84,948•Onsite

About The Position

The NC Department of Adult Correction is seeking a rewarding career opportunity for an Exceptional Student Population Teacher (EC/ ESP) in their Youth School at Foothills Correctional Institution. This role serves as a primary point of contact for providing support and instruction in core academic areas to students working towards a high school equivalency diploma. The position requires flexibility, a strong work ethic, and top instructional skills. Located within the academic school at Foothills Correctional Institution in Morganton, NC, this teacher will report to the School Principal and be a key member of the academic team. Responsibilities include implementing the school's vision, mission, values, and goals. The teacher must be adept at organizing and delivering math curriculum to diverse age groups, creating a flexible learning environment that supports individual student abilities and growth within a minimum custody male correctional facility. Additional duties assigned by the principal will also be performed.

Requirements

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 keeping complete, accurate records and producing meaningful reports for appropriate stakeholders
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.
Possess a bachelor’s degree or above (from an appropriately accredited college) in the teaching area associated with this position
Hold a current (non-expired) State of North Carolina Professional Educator’s License (Class Code A, M, S, or D) with certification 25881 EC - General Curriculum (grades K-6) or certification in an area of Exceptional Children (license codes 88), including, but not limited to, EC English, EC Math, Cross Categorical, Learning Disabled, or Special Education: General Curriculum
Must possess said licensure or be eligible to obtain an Emergency or Residency teaching license or Provisional Certification in the aforementioned certification area(s). This must be indicated in and attached to your application.

Nice To Haves

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 informed by the NC Standard Course of Study, designed to meet student needs
Experience aggregating, disaggregating, and interpreting standardized tests and other assessment results, as well as additional student data, accurately and effectively
Experience 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
Experience in using technology-based productivity applications, software programs, and student information systems including, but not limited to, applications within the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, etc.)
Experience communicating effectively with all pertinent stakeholders, in both oral and written formats.

Responsibilities

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
Managing classroom behavior and maintaining an orderly classroom using effective behavioral management techniques
Collaborating with fellow teachers and other school personnel regarding students and best instructional practices