Science Teacher

State of North Carolina•Wake Forest, NC

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Science Teacher delivers core science content through individual, small-group, and whole-class instruction to offenders aged 18 to 22 pursuing high school equivalency diplomas. The teacher provides targeted remediation and enrichment as needed and serves as a core member of the academic team responsible for implementing the school’s vision and goals. The position delivers science curriculum to diverse student groups within a medium-custody correctional facility and reports to the School Principal. The role involves designing standards-aligned lessons and instructional materials, providing effective instruction that supports students’ academic goals and successful transitions, developing a classroom management plan consistent with school-wide behavior standards, and collaborating with school personnel on students and effective instructional practices.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or above from an appropriately accredited college in the teaching area associated with the position.
Hold a current, non-expired North Carolina Professional Educator’s License (Class Code A, M, S, or D) with middle- or high-school science certification, or be eligible to obtain an Emergency or Residency teaching license or Provisional Certification in the relevant area.
Emergency One-Year License eligibility requires a bachelor’s degree with 18 hours of coursework relevant to the requested licensure area, no completion of a recognized educator preparation program, and ineligibility for a Residency License.
Residency License eligibility requires a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, 24 hours of coursework relevant to the requested licensure area or a passing score on the relevant approved content-area examination, and enrollment in a recognized Educator Preparation Program.
Applicants must indicate and attach evidence of the required education and licensure or eligibility in their application.

Nice To Haves

Documented experience providing effective science instruction at a variety of levels using diverse instructional strategies.
Documented experience using formal and informal formative and summative classroom assessment data to identify, diagnose, evaluate, and modify instruction to meet individual student learning needs.
Documented experience writing instructional plans for students as groups and individuals.
Documented experience using educational practices and instructional methods for at-risk students that align with best practices and student needs.
Documented experience in instructional planning for students as groups and individuals.

Responsibilities

Design lessons and instructional materials with clear learning targets, measurable goals, and alignment to state standards for students with varied maturity, functioning, and academic levels.
Provide effective direct group and individual instruction in core science content that meets student needs and supports academic goals and successful transitions within the academic school, prison system, and back into society.
Develop and implement a classroom management plan that supports school-wide behavior standards.
Collaborate with school personnel regarding students and best instructional practices.