Detention Teacher
Salary Grade: ED20
Salary: $42,000 - $69,888 per year
Salary will be based on the state teachers' salary schedule plus a 10% supplement.
This position is assigned to C.A. Dillon Juvenile Detention Center , a secure facility with an overall mission to provide committed juveniles with a safe, secure environment that fosters healthy decision-making and personal responsibility.
The Juvenile Justice Section 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. Click here to learn more about the North Carolina Department of Public Safety's Juvenile Justice Overview. If you have a passion for making a difference in the lives of North Carolina's youth, we would welcome you to be part of the team.
This position will be responsible for providing instruction to students in a state-operated detention center. The teacher may be expected to provide instruction in multiple content areas. The facility's capacity will be 36 students but is expected to expand in the future. Classes will have up to 12 students with diverse education backgrounds and needs. In addition to planning and implementing academic instruction, the teacher will be expected to be a critical part of the facility-wide team, collaborating with direct-care staff and professionals from other disciplines, as well as communicating with community-based schools and outside agencies.
Work Schedule: M-F 7:30am - 4:00pm.
A Criminal Background Check and related testing will be conducted.
Note to Current State Employees:
The salary grade for this position is ED20. State employees are encouraged to apply for positions of interest even if the salary grade is the same as, or lower than, their current position. If selected for this position, a new salary will be recalculated taking into consideration the quantity of relevant education and experience, funding availability, and internal equity. Based upon these factors, a pay increase MAY result.
About Juvenile Justice:
The Juvenile Justice Section 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. Click here to learn more about the North Carolina Department of Public Safety's Juvenile Justice Overview. If you have a passion for making a difference in the lives of North Carolina's youth, we would welcome you to be part of the team.
About the North Carolina Department of Public Safety (NC DPS):
NC DPS is the largest state agency with more than 26,000 employees. It is responsible for safeguarding and preserving the lives and property of its citizens through prevention, protection, and preparation. We have a mission that matters!
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies
**Candidates MUST document proficiency with Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSA's) AND Education and Experience Requirements in the application. Failure to provide all educational information, including dates of attendance, will result in an automatic disqualification.
- Experience in providing engaging and personalized classroom instruction aligned with state standards;
- Experience in facilitating instruction for multiple content areas for diverse learners;
- Experience in effectively implementing services provided through a student's IEP;
- Experience in creating a safe environment for students, utilizing behavioral management techniques;
- Experience in collaborating and communicating with professionals from other disciplines to ensure effective services are provided to students in a safe environment;
- Knowledge and comprehension of current trends and issues in Juvenile Justice and education of youth in confinement;
- Knowledge of effective educational practices for students at risk for failure and students with learning challenges.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Bachelor's degree or above in Teaching 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 Core Area.
Please upload your current Teaching License under the "attachments" section of this application.
Supplemental and Contact Information
The N.C. Department of Public Safety (DPS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages qualified men and women to apply. DPS uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Personnel Act with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.
-Online applications are only accepted through http://www.oshr.nc.gov/jobs/
-To receive credit for all of your work history and credentials, you must list the information on the State of North Carolina application. Any information omitted cannot be considered for qualifying credit. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the state application. Embedded or Attached resumes ARE NOT accepted as a substitution for completed application.
-Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, along with your application.
-During the online application process if additional documentation is required, attach the documentation at the bottom of Step 4 in the application process.
-Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
-If applying for a position certified through the North Carolina Department of Justice-Criminal Justice Standards Division, refer to http://www.ncdoj.gov/About-DOJ/Law-Enforcement-Training-and-Standards/Criminal-Justice-Education-and-Training-Standards/Officer-Certified-Programs.aspx for specific certification requirements.
-The N. C. Department of Public Safety must adhere to the United States Department of Justice Final Rule on the "national Standards to Prevent, Detect, and Respond to Prison Rape" under the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) Standards at 28 C.F.R. Part 115 Docket No. OAG-131 RIN 1105-AB34. Refer to https://www.ncdps.gov/index2.cfm?a=000122,002149 for hiring and promotion prohibition requirements for all positions in the North Carolina Department of Public Safety.
Contact Information:
Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log into your account and click "Application Status."
If there are any questions specific to this posting, please contact DPS Human Resources at (919) 737-0421.