Exceptional Children Teacher-Rockingham YDC

We are looking for candidates who have a passion for helping at-risk youth.  

We are Working Together to Strengthen North Carolina’s Youth and Families!

This position is located at Rockingham Youth Development Center in Reidsville (Rockingham County), N.C.

This is a 12 month position paid on the state teachers’ salary scale plus a 6% supplement.

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. 

Teachers will be responsible for:

• Planning lessons based on the Common Core/Essential Standards and students individual learning needs.
• Ensuring success with EC students while providing appropriate and engaging activities to teach concepts.
• Providing research-based interventions to provide an appropriate education for EC students.
• Utilizing data to inform all instructional activities based on the NC Standards.
• Keeping all student records, exceptional children's program paperwork, and student progress up to date.
• Maintaining composure and professionalism in a setting involving direct contact with adjudicated youth who can be verbally abusive and physically violent.

This position requires the ability to:

• Experience observing and communicating observations and recommendations effectively in oral and written form.
• This position serves as a member of the interdisciplinary team to plan for student services and treatment.

Work Schedule:

This is a full-time position.  Work hours for this position are Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm.

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

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. 

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.