Science Teacher - Lenoir YDC

About the role

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. This position is a 12 month position within Lenoir Youth Development Center teaching Science courses to students in grades 6-12.

Responsibilities

• Planning lessons based on the NC Standards and student’s individual learning needs.
• Ensuring success with all students while providing appropriate and engaging activities to teach concepts.
• Providing research-based strategies and interventions to provide an appropriate education for all students.
• Utilizing data to inform all instructional activities based on NC Standards, implementing IEPs, and keeping all student records up to date.
• Serving as a member of the interdisciplinary team to plan for student services and treatment.
• Keeping all student records, exceptional children's program, and student progress up to date.

Requirements

• A valid North Carolina teacher license, "A" or "M", with teaching certification in the area of Science (middle school) or Science (high school).
• A four-year college degree from an accredited post-secondary education institution.

Qualifications

• Experience providing effective instruction to meet the needs of students with diverse needs.
• Experience in creating a safe environment for students utilizing behavioral management techniques.
• Experience in creating lessons that coincide with Common Core State Standards and NC Essential Skills in order to improve student achievement.

Skills

• Knowledge of NC Standards and NC Essential Skills.
• Ability to create engaging and effective lesson plans.
• Experience working with diverse student populations.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with State Benefits, including paid vacation, paid sick leave, paid holidays, retirement, and health insurance. To view an example of total compensation, please click here NC OSHR: Total Compensation Calculator.

Pay

Salary is based on the NC Teaching Salary Schedule plus a 6% supplement.

Schedule

This is a full-time position with work hours for this position are Monday-Friday, 7AM-4:30PM.

Supplemental and Contact Information

The North Carolina Department of Public Safety (DPS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer who embraces an Employment First philosophy which consists of complying with all federal laws, state laws and Executive Orders. Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), we are committed to full inclusion of qualified applicants and will review requests for reasonable accommodation to perform essential job functions during the hiring process or while on the job.

Recruiter

Contact Ariana Garcia at ariana.garcia@ncdps.gov for any questions regarding this posting other than your application status.