Reading and Math Interventionist

State of North Carolina • 1573 Mcdonald Church Road Richmond, NC

2d • $49,200 - $84,948 • Onsite

About The Position

This position will be a main point of contact providing support and instruction in core academic areas to students in pursuit of attaining a high school equivalency diploma. This position is located within the academic school at Richmond Correctional Institution, Hoffman, NC (Richmond County). The purpose of this position is to teach content focused on improving basic skills in core reading, writing, grammar, and mathematics areas through individual, small group, and whole class instruction, providing targeted remediation and enrichment as needed. The intent of this position is to deliver direct remedial instruction to offenders aged 18 to 22 to support their attainment of a high school equivalency diploma.

Requirements

• Must possess a bachelor’s degree or above (from an appropriately accredited college) in the teaching area associated with this position
• Must hold a current (non-expired) State of North Carolina Professional Educator’s License (Class Code A, M, S, or D) with certification in the area of reading, English/ language arts, or mathematics at the elementary or middle school level, OR certification 25881 EC - General Curriculum (grades K-6) or 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
• 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 are: 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 remedial instruction in reading, writing, grammar, and mathematics at a variety of levels through the use of diverse instructional strategies
• Documented experience preparing lessons, aligned to College and Career Readiness Standards and informed by the NC Standard Course of Study, designed to meet student needs
• Documented 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
• Documented experience writing intervention and instructional plans for students, both as groups and individually
• Documented experience maintaining accurate records including, but not limited to, attendance, grades, classroom assessment results, and anecdotal notes

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
• 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.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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