Detention Teacher - Perquimans JDC

This position is assigned to Perquimans Juvenile Detention Center in Hertford, NC.

The salary for this position is based on the state teachers' salary schedule plus a 6% annual supplement.  

This position is a 12-month teaching position responsible for providing instruction to students at Perquimans Juvenile Detention Center.  The teacher will provide small group instruction aligned with the NC Standard Course of Study to students in grades 6 - 12 and/or for students who are pursuing their high school equivalency or have graduated.  This position will be expected to collaborate with a partner teacher, the detention facility director, direct care staff, Juvenile Education Services staff, and other stakeholders to ensure appropriate instruction and services are provided to all students while maintaining a safe and secure environment.  The teacher will be expected to prepare differentiated lessons, maintain student progress reports and other records, and develop, implement, and monitor students' IEPs with fidelity.   

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 effective instruction to meet the needs of students with diverse needs.
• Experience accurately measuring student learning. 
• Experience effectively managing student behaviors in the classroom. 
• Experience establishing rapport with and relating to the students served and their families, treatment professionals, and campus staff.
• Experience observing and communicating observations and recommendations effectively in oral and written form.
• Knowledgeable of special education laws, policies, and processes 

Management Preference: These skills are not required but managers may choose to interview/select applicants who demonstrate Management Preferences.

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. 

For more information about the about clarifying the E&E and/or requesting a transcript, click here.

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.

Military Experience 

• Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD-214 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty that includes Character of Discharge - Member 4 or Service 2 form) to the application.
• Applicants seeking National Guard Preference:
  1. A current member of the North Carolina National Guard in good standing must attach a NGB 23A (RPAS).
  2. A former member of the North Carolina National Guard who served for at least 6 years and were discharged under honorable conditions, must attach either a DD256 or NGB 22.

The NC Dept. of Public Safety must adhere to the US Dept. of Justice Final Rule on the "National Standards to Prevent, Detect, and Respond to Prison Rape." PREA Hiring and Promotion Prohibitions

If applying for a Juvenile Justice & Delinquency Prevention position certified through the NC Dept. of Justice - Criminal Justice Standards Division, please click this link for specific certification requirements: Juvenile Justice Officer & Juvenile Court Counselor Certification.

Per NC General Statute 143B-1209.54, applicants hired into a position certified as a criminal justice officer or justice officer are required to electronically submit fingerprints to the NC State Bureau of Investigation for a state and national criminal history record check and enrollment in the FBI’s Next Generation Identification System: Criminal Justice Record of Arrest and Prosecution Background Service (“RAP Back”).  This is in addition to submitting fingerprints during the application process.

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application. Please log in to your Government Jobs account and click "Application Status."  If you are selected for an interview, you will be contacted by the hiring manager.  If you are no longer under consideration, you will receive an email notification.

For technical issues with your application, please call the GovernmentJobs.com Applicant Support Help Line at 855-524-5627.  If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact Ariana Garcia at ariana.garcia@ncdps.gov