Exceptional Children (EC) Teacher - CA Dillon JDC

About Us

The Department of Public Safety's mission is to safeguard and preserve the lives and property of the people of North Carolina through preparation, prevention, and protection with integrity and honor. Our agency houses many public safety divisions, including Emergency Management, Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, Alcohol Law Enforcement, Samarcand Training Academy, and the North Carolina National Guard. Join us along with our more than 3,000 employees and 12,000 National Guard members in providing exceptional public safety services to the citizens of North Carolina.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with students who have Individual Education Plans.
• Co‑teach middle and high school courses with core teachers and/or teach EC classes independently.
• Plan lessons based on the Common Core/Essential Standards and students’ individual learning needs.
• Ensure success with EC students while providing appropriate and engaging activities to teach concepts.
• Provide research‑based interventions to provide an appropriate education for EC students.
• Utilize data to inform all instructional activities based on the NC Standards.
• Maintain student records, exceptional children's program paperwork, and student progress up to date.
• Maintain composure and professionalism in a setting involving direct contact with adjudicated youth who can be verbally abusive and physically violent.

Skills

• Experience providing instruction with solid classroom management techniques.
• Experience working with multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience interpreting the laws that govern programs for students with exceptionalities.
• Experience writing individualized education plans.

Pay

The salary for this position is based on the state teachers' salary schedule plus a 10% annual supplement.

Work Schedule

This is a full‑time position. Work hours are Monday‑Friday, 7:30 am – 4:00 pm.

Benefits

State benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, paid holidays, retirement, and health insurance.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or above in an Exceptional Children’s area, with or eligible to receive a license level of A, M, S, or D. Must be Highly Qualified for EC or eligible for license through an alternative licensing pathway offered by NCDPI.