Social Studies Teacher

State of North Carolina•Richmond County, NC

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Social Studies Teacher works at Richmond Correctional Institution in Hoffman, North Carolina, supporting students ages 18 to 22 who are pursuing high school equivalency diplomas. The teacher delivers core social studies content through individual, small-group, and whole-class instruction, providing remediation and enrichment as needed. Reporting to the School Principal, the teacher is a core member of the academic team and helps implement the school’s vision and goals. Instruction is delivered in a correctional facility to diverse student groups. This is a full-time, permanent, continuing, year-round position working 40 hours per week. The role is governed by Chapter 115C of North Carolina law and Chapter 126 of the NC State Human Resources Act. Compensation follows the NC Department of Public Instruction salary schedule; pay depends on experience and education and is set under current legislation. The position includes state benefits.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher 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 social studies 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, without 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 passing the approved content-area examination; and enrollment in a recognized Educator Preparation Program.

Nice To Haves

Documented experience providing effective social studies instruction at varied levels using diverse instructional strategies.
Documented experience using formal and informal formative and summative assessment data to identify, diagnose, and evaluate student learning needs and modify instruction.
Documented experience writing instructional plans for groups and individual students.
Documented experience using varied educational practices and instructional methods aligned with best practices and the needs of at-risk students.
Documented experience with instructional planning for groups and individual students.
Certification in multiple subjects, such as English language arts and social studies.

Responsibilities

Design social studies lessons and instructional materials using best practices, clear learning targets, measurable goals, and state standards, accommodating students with varied maturity, functioning, and academic levels.
Provide effective individual and group instruction in social studies content, tailored to student needs and designed to support participation, academic achievement, and successful transitions within the school, prison system, and society.
Develop, implement, and communicate student-conduct standards and a classroom management plan that supports the school-wide behavior plan.
Collaborate with school personnel regarding students and effective instructional practices.