Detention Teacher

This position is assigned to CA Dillon Juvenile Detention Center in Butner, NC.

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

This position is a 12 month position within C.A. Dillon Juvenile Detention Center teaching core academic courses to small groups of students in grades 6-12. Teacher will be responsible for planning lessons based on the NC Standards and student’s individual learning needs. Teacher will be responsible for ensuring success with all students while providing appropriate and engaging activities to teach concepts. Teacher will provide research-based strategies and interventions to provide an appropriate education for all students in a small group setting. Teacher will utilize data to inform all instructional activities based on NC Standards, implement IEPs, and be responsible for keeping all student records. This position serves as a member of the interdisciplinary team in order to plan for student services and treatment. Teacher will be responsible for keeping all student records, exceptional children's program and other paperwork, and student progress up to date.

The work unit is part of the C.A. Dillon Juvenile Detention Center, which operates under the North Carolina Department of Public Safety, Division of Juvenile Justice. This unit is dedicated to educating and rehabilitating youth within a secure residential facility. It focuses on delivering structured educational services to juveniles, many of whom have learning or developmental disabilities, with the broader goal of reducing and preventing juvenile delinquency. The team within this unit works collaboratively across disciplines to provide individualized educational and behavioral support, helping youth progress academically while addressing their social and developmental needs.

Work Schedule:

This is a full-time position.  Work hours for this position are Monday-Friday, 7:30am-4pm.

We offer great 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 

About the Division of Juvenile Justice:

The Division of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention is committed to the reduction and prevention of juvenile delinquency by effectively intervening, educating and treating youth in order to strengthen families and increase public safety.  If you have a passion for making a difference in the lives of North Carolina's youth, we welcome you to be part of the team.  To learn more about Juvenile Justice, please go to this LINK.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies

DPS uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals. 

The Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs) listed below, along with the Minimum Education and Experience (E&E) are REQUIRED to qualify for this position.  All work history and education (including accurate dates of employment/attendance) must be documented on the application. Supplemental Questions are also a required part of the application: answers must reference education or work experience listed on the application. A complete, all-inclusive application maximizes an applicant’s potential to qualify for the position, as well as the highest possible salary. Salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position. State Government Application Resources | NC Office of Human Resources

[Resumes may be attached as a supplement to the application but are not a substitution for a complete application.] 

To qualify for this position, applicants must demonstrate ALL of the following KSAs: 

• Experience providing effective instruction to meet the needs of students with diverse needs.
• Experience accurately measuring student learning.
• Experience effectively managing student behaviors in the classroom.
• Experience establishing rapport with and relating to the students served and their families, treatment professionals, and campus staff.
• Experience observing and communicating observations and recommendations effectively in oral and written form.
• Knowledgeable of special education laws, policies, and processes

Management Preference: These skills are not required but managers may choose to interview/select applicants who demonstrate Management Preferences.

• NC Teaching certification in EC or willing to obtain EC certification within a year of hire.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.”  If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both.  See oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for details. 

For more information about the about clarifying the E&E and/or requesting a transcript, click here.

Must possess a valid North Carolina teacher license, "A" or "M", with teaching certification in the area of EC, English, Math, Social Studies or Science (middle school) or EC, English, Math, Social Studies or Science (high school) OR be eligible for a NC Teacher License through an alternative licensing pathway offered by NCDPI.  

Candidate must also have a four year college degree from an accredited post-secondary education institution.