Exceptional Students Population (ESP/EC) Teacher
About The Position
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.
Requirements
- 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.
- Eligibility requirements for the Emergency and Residency Licenses: Emergency One-Year License Eligibility: the candidate must (1) hold a bachelor's degree with 18 hours of coursework relevant to the requested licensure area (but has not completed a recognized educator preparation program) and (2) does not qualify for a Residency License. Residency License Eligibility: the candidate must (1) hold a bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university; (2) have completed 24 hours of coursework relevant to the requested area of licensure OR passed the content area examination relevant to the requested licensure area that has been approved by the State Board of Education; (3) be enrolled in a recognized Educator Preparation Program (EPP).
Nice To Haves
- 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)
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
- 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
Benefits
- State benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
