School Educator II

State of North Carolina•Wake County, NC

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The NC Department of Adult Correction is seeking a science teacher for the NC Correctional Institution for Women in Raleigh, NC. This position is responsible for delivering core science content to offenders aged 18 to 22 who are pursuing high school equivalency diplomas. The role involves individual, small group, and whole class instruction, providing targeted remediation and enrichment as needed. Reporting to the School Principal, the Science Teacher is a key member of the academic team, contributing to the school's vision and goals by teaching science curriculum within a medium-custody male correctional facility. The job requires designing lessons aligned with state standards, providing effective direct instruction, developing a classroom management plan, and collaborating with school personnel.

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 in the area of science at the middle or high school level
Or be eligible to obtain an Emergency or Residency teaching license or Provisional Certification in the aforementioned certification area(s)
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 science instruction at a variety of levels through the use of diverse instructional strategies
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 in writing instructional plans for students, both as groups and individually
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 instructional planning for students, both as groups and individually
Certification in multiple subjects (e.g., math and science)

Responsibilities

Designing lessons and instructional materials with clear learning targets, measurable goals, and alignment to state standards for 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 core science content that meets student needs and supports academic goals resulting in successful transitions within the academic school, the prison system, and back into society
Developing and implementing a classroom management plan supporting school-wide behavior standards
Collaborating with all school personnel regarding students and best instructional practices