Exceptional Children Teacher

This position is located at Cabarrus Youth Development Center in Concord, N.C.

The salary for this position is based on the state teachers' salary schedule plus a 6% annual supplement.  

This position is a 12 month Exceptional Children's Program teaching position. Teacher will work directly with students who have Individual Education Plans. Teacher will co-teach middle and high school courses with core teachers and/or teach EC classes independently. Teacher will be responsible for planning lessons based on the Common Core/Essential Standards and students individual learning needs. Teacher will be responsible for ensuring success with EC students while providing appropriate and engaging activities to teach concepts. Teacher will provide research-based interventions to provide an appropriate education for EC students. Teacher will utilize data to inform all instructional activities based on the NC Standards. Teacher will be responsible for keeping all 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.


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.  

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies

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. 

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

• Experience providing instruction with solid classroom management techniques.
• Experience establishing rapport with and/or relating to the students served and their families, treatment professionals, and/or campus staff.

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

• Experience interpreting the laws that govern programs for students with exceptionalities and applying best practices.
• Experience writing individualized education plans.

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. 

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

Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program 

For applicants with student loans, becoming a state employee may include eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Visit www.studentaid.gov to learn more.

Transcripts

• Degrees and transcripts must be received from appropriately accredited college or university.
• Applicants who earned college credit hours but did not complete a degree program, must attach an unofficial transcript to receive credit for education.
• International degrees and transcripts must be evaluated for accreditation by a recognized evaluation service by the closing date of this posting.  Failure to provide documentation may result in ineligibility. The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) has several options to provide credential verification: https://www.naces.org/members.