English Language Arts Teacher

AgencyAdult CorrectionDivisionCOO - OPS - Institutions OperationsJob Classification TitleSchool Educator II (NS)Position Number60065569GradeED21About 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 WorkThis position teaches core English/Language Arts skills to students ages 22 and under in an adult correctional setting. Instruction is provided individually, in small groups, and in whole classes, with additional support for students who need remediation or enrichment. The goal is to help students earn their high school equivalency diploma.We are seeking an English/Language Arts (ELA) Teacher for the Youth School at Richmond Correctional Institution. In this role, you will be a primary point of support for students working toward high school equivalency. Candidates who are flexible, committed, and strong in instructional practice will be most successful in this rewarding educational environment.Reporting to the School Principal, the English/ Language Arts (ELA) 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 English/ language arts 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 medium custody male correctional facility. The teacher will also perform any additional duties assigned by the principal.This position is located within the academic school at Richmond Correctional Institution, Hoffman, NC (Richmond County).Job responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:•Designing lessons and instructional materials based on best practices in English/ language arts (reading, writing, grammar, vocabulary) instruction with clear learning targets and measurable goals aligned with state standards and suitable for instruction of students with a wide range of mental, physical, and emotional maturity and functioning at a wide range of academic levels•Providing effective direct group and individual instruction in pertinent English/ language arts (reading, writing, grammar, vocabulary) content, designed to meet individual needs, motivate active and appropriate student participation, achieve academic goals, and help students make successful transitions within the academic school, the prison system, and back into society•Developing, implementing, and communicating standards of student conduct and a classroom management plan which supports the accepted school-wide behavior plan•Collaborating with fellow teachers and other school personnel regarding students and best instructional practicesKnowledge Skills and Abilities/Management PreferencesSalary to be determined by qualifications and years of experience within a range of $49,200 to $76,128. Salary Grade: Based on NCDPI Salary ScheduleCompensation 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. Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement.The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)/ Management Preferences are not required.Documented experience in providing effective English/ language arts (reading, writing, grammar, vocabulary) instruction at a variety of levels through the use of diverse instructional strategiesDocumented experience utilizing data gathered through formative and summative classroom assessments, both formal and informal in nature, to identify, diagnose, evaluate, and modify instruction to meet the learning needs of individual studentsDocumented experience in writing instructional plans for students, both as groups and individuallyDocumented experience utilizing a variety of educational practices and instructional methods (specifically for at-risk students) that align with best practices as well as with student needsDocumented experience in instructional planning for students, both as groups and individuallyThe posting will close at 11:59 p.m. The Night Before the End date.State Benefits Information: The State of North Carolina offers a comprehensive benefits package including: Health Insurance options Retirement Plans NCFlex Supplemental Benefits Paid Vacation, Sick, and Community Service Leave Paid Parental Leave Visit the State Benefits website for additional information. 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 Richmond Correctional Institution: Located on a 175-acre tract in Hoffman, NC, near Rockingham (Richmond County), Richmond Correctional Institution houses up to 833 male offenders, primarily between 18 and 25 years of age, in medium and minimum custody.The prison provides vocational classes in brick masonry, elect