Social Studies Teacher-Cabarrus County

This position is a 12 month Social Studies teaching position at Cabarrus Youth Development Center in Concord, NC.

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

This position provides students with direct instruction in Social Studies utilizing the Common Core State Standards and NC Essential Skills. 

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.
• Implementing IEPs
• Keeping all student records, exceptional children's program paperwork, and student progress up to date.

This position requires the ability to:

 

• Observe and communicate observations and recommendations effectively in oral and written form.

Work Schedule:

This is a full-time position.  Work hours for this position are Monday-Friday, 7:30AM-4:00PM.

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 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 implementing IEPs for students with exceptionalities and applying best practices.

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. 

The candidate must possess a valid North Carolina teacher license, "A" or "M", with teaching certification in the area of Social Studies (middle school) or Social Studies (high school) or be eligible for a NC Teacher License through an alternative licensing pathway offered by NCDPI.  The successful candidate must also have a four year college degree from an accredited post-secondary education institution.

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.