School Educator III/Science Teacher

State of North Carolina•1001 Veazey Road Granville, NC

21h•$49,200 - $84,948•Onsite

About The Position

The NC Department of Adult Correction is seeking a Science Teacher for the academic school at Granville Correctional Institution. This position is responsible for teaching core science subjects to offenders aged 18-22 to support their attainment of a high school equivalency diploma. The teacher will design and deliver science curriculum, create a positive learning environment, and manage classroom conduct, aligning instruction with state standards and student needs within a medium custody male correctional facility. The role reports to the School Principal and is a key member of the academic team.

Requirements

A bachelor's degree or above (from an appropriately accredited college) in the teaching area associated with this position.
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 eligibility to obtain an Emergency or Residency teaching license or Provisional Certification in the aforementioned certification area(s).
Eligibility requirements for Emergency One-Year License: hold a bachelor's degree with 18 hours of coursework relevant to the requested licensure area and does not qualify for a Residency License.
Eligibility requirements for Residency License: hold a bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university; 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; be enrolled in a recognized Educator Preparation Program (EPP).

Nice To Haves

Certification in multiple subjects (e.g., math and science).
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 using diverse instructional methods that follow best practices and meet student needs.
Experience maintaining accurate records including, but not limited to, attendance, grades, classroom assessment results, and anecdotal notes.
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 communicating effectively with all pertinent stakeholders, in both oral and written formats.
Experience 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.).

Responsibilities

Designing lessons and instructional materials based on best practices in science 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 science 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 fellow teachers and other school personnel regarding students and best instructional practices.