Math Teacher

AgencyAdult CorrectionDivisionCOO - OPS - Institutions OperationsJob Classification TitleSchool Educator II (NS)Position Number60064802GradeED21About UsThe NC Department of Adult Correction is one of the largest state agencies with more than 14,000 employees. It is responsible for safeguarding and preserving lives and property through prevention, protection, and preparation as well as the care, custody, and supervision of all adults sentenced for violating North Carolina laws. This department includes state prisons with custody, healthcare, and facility operations staff as well as probation/parole officers who supervised sentenced people in the community. Other divisions include Administration, Health Services, Rehabilitation & Reentry, Special Operations and the Post-Release Supervision & Parole Commission. We have a mission that matters!Description of WorkThe purpose of this position is to teach content focused on improving basic skills in core mathematics areas through individual, small group, and whole class instruction, providing targeted remediation and enrichment as needed. The intent of this position is to deliver direct math instruction to offenders aged 18 to 22 to support their attainment of a high school equivalency diploma.Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management PreferencesSalary Grade: Based on NCDPI Salary ScheduleSalary to be determined by qualifications and years of experience within a range of $49,200 to $84,948. Repost - Previous Applicants Do Not Need To Reapply In Order To Be Considered For This Vacancy.  This is a full-time, permanent and continuing position (40 hours per week) with state benefits. This is a year-round position.Management preference for candidates who can show evidence of:Certification in multiple subjects (e.g., math and science).Experience with educational practices for at‑risk students.Experience preparing lessons aligned to College and Career Readiness Standards (CCRS), Common Core Standards (CCS), and the NC Standard Course of Study to meet student needs.Experience teaching math across varied academic performance levels.Experience using diverse instructional methods that follow best practices and meet student needs.Experience developing, implementing, and communicating classroom management plans that address diverse behaviors and provide supports for academic and behavioral issues.Experience keeping accurate records (attendance, grades, formative and summative performance, assessment results, anecdotal notes).Experience aggregating, disaggregating, and interpreting standardized tests and assessment (formative and summative) data effectively.Strong oral and written communication with stakeholders and collaborative work with colleagues to support school culture.Experience using technology productivity tools and software (including Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, etc.).Flexibility in expectations and instructional plans in a changing environment.If you are looking for a rewarding career in education, please consider serving as a Math Teacher in our Youth School at Foothills Correctional Institution.  This position will be a main point of contact providing support and instruction in core academic areas to students in pursuit of attaining a high school equivalency diploma. Because this work requires flexibility and investment, candidates with top instructional skills and a strong work ethic will find greatest success and opportunity.This position is located within the academic school at Foothills Correctional Institution, Morganton, NC (Burke County).Reporting to the School Principal, the Math Teacher is a core member of the academic team responsible for implementing and monitoring the school’s vision, mission, values, and goals. The teacher must be skilled at organizing and delivering math curriculum to groups of students of all ages, creating a flexible program and a learning environment that supports each student’s abilities and personal growth within a minimum and close custody male correctional facility. The teacher will also perform any additional duties assigned by the principal.Job responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:Designing math lessons and materials using best practices with clear learning targets and measurable goals aligned to Common Core, College and Career Readiness (CCRS), and NC standards, adapting instruction for students with varied maturity and academic levels using verbal and visual teaching methods.Providing group and individual instruction informed by formative and summative assessment data to meet individual needs, encourage active and appropriate participation, reach academic goals, and support students’ transitions within school, the correctional system, and back to the community.Setting and enforcing student behavior standards that enable effective classroom and school participation and align with the schoolwide behavior plan.Collaborating with teachers and other school personnel on student caseloads and effective instructional strategies.Compensation for all certified educators working for NCDAC in school educator positions is based on the NC Department of Public Instruction’s Salary Schedule. This schedule is approved annually by the NC General Assembly and sets pay based on the educator's years of experience and education level.   About the Department of Adult Correction (DAC)The North Carolina Department of Adult Correction is responsible for the care, custody, and supervision of all adults sentenced after conviction for violating North Carolina laws. This department includes State Prisons, Correction Enterprises, the Division of Community Supervision, and the Division of Rehabilitation & Reentry.About Foothills Correctional Institution Foothills Correctional Institution is located in Morganton, NC (Burke County). Opened in 1994, Foothills Correctional Institution houses close-custody male offenders, primarily between 18 and 25 years of age, in 712 single cells. Offenders