Salary: $42,000.00 - $69,888.00 Annually Location : Rockingham County, NC Job Type: Permanent Full-Time Job Number: 25-09978 Department: Dept of Public Safety Division: Juvenile Justice Opening Date: 08/14/2025 Closing Date: 8/28/2025 5:00 PM Eastern Job Class Title: School Educator II Position Number: 65038376 Salary Grade: ED20

Description of Work We are looking for candidates who have a passion for helping at-risk youth.

We are Working Together to Strengthen North Carolina's Youth and Families! This position is located at Rockingham Youth Development Center in Reidsville, 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 position within Rockingham Youth Development Center teaching Science courses to small groups of students in grades 6-12. Teacher will be responsible for planning lessons based on the NC Standards and student's individual learning needs. Teacher will be responsible for ensuring success with all students while providing appropriate and engaging activities to teach concepts. Teacher will provide research-based strategies and interventions to provide an appropriate education for all students. Teacher will utilize data to inform all instructional activities based on NC Standards, implement IEPs, and be responsible for keeping all student records. This position serves as a member of the interdisciplinary team in order to plan for student services and treatment. Teacher will be responsible for keeping all student records, exceptional children's program and other paperwork, and student progress up to date.

The work unit is part of the Lenoir Youth Development Center, which operates under the North Carolina Department of Public Safety, Division of Juvenile Justice. This unit is dedicated to educating and rehabilitating youth within a secure residential facility. It focuses on delivering structured educational services to juveniles, many of whom have learning or developmental disabilities, with the broader goal of reducing and preventing juvenile delinquency. The team within this unit works collaboratively across disciplines to provide individualized educational and behavioral support, helping youth progress academically while addressing their social and developmental needs. Work Schedule:

This is a full-time position. Work hours for this position are Monday-Friday, 7:30am-4pm. We offer great Benefits!

This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with , including paid vacation, paid sick leave, paid holidays, retirement, and health insurance. To view an example of total compensation, please click here 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 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 Resource s (Resumes may be attached as a supplement to the application but are not a substitution for a complete application.) 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 providing instruction with solid classroom management techniques. Experience establishing rapport with the students served, their families and treatment professionals. 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 Science (middle school) or Science (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 . Visit 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: 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: A current member of the North Carolina National Guard in good standing must attach a NGB 23A (RPAS). 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." Selected applicants for positions which are subject to PREA will undergo a PREA-specific background check. Our agency supports second-chance employment for individuals who were previously incarcerated or justice involved and we invite all potential applicants to apply for positions for which they may be qualified. Due to the nature of work performed in our agency, prior convictions and/or charges may prohibit employment for positions which are subject to PREA or other position-specific background checks. 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: .

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 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 #JJ NOTE: For temporary, contract or other supplemental staffing appointments: There are no paid leave, retirement or other benefits associated with these appointment types. For permanent and time-limited appointments: Eligible employees have benefits that include employee health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, NC Flex (a variety of high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis), and paid vacation, sick, and community service leave, to name a few. Paid parental leave is available for eligible employees. Some benefits require 30 + hours work/week for participation.

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To qualify for this position, applicants must possess the required "Minimum Education and Experience" AND all "Knowledge, Skills and Abilities" listed on the job posting. I understand that my application MUST include a complete work history in the "Work Experience" section, all education in the "Education" section, and credentials in the "Certificates and Licenses" section. I understand that a resume is NOT a substitute for completing the sections listed above. Also, I understand that Supplemental Questions are part of the application and the answers are used in the screening process; all questions must be answered completely and accurately. Yes, I Understand

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What is your highest level of education? High School/GED or Equivalent Associate's Degree Bachelor's Degree Master's Degree or Higher None of the Above

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Do you have a valid "A" or "M" NC teaching license in either middle or high school Science subjects? Yes No

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Management Preference: Do you have experience providing instruction with solid classroom management techniques? Yes No

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If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, please describe your experience providing instruction with solid classroom management techniques and the job in which you gained this experience. If you answered "No" please type NA below. 06

Management Preference: Do you have experience establishing rapport with the students served, their families and treatment professionals,? Yes No

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Management Preference: Do you have experience interpreting the laws that govern programs for students with exceptionalities and/or applying best practices? Yes No

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If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, please describe your experience interpreting the laws that govern programs for students with exceptionalities and/or applying best practices and the job in which you gained this experience. If you answered "No" please type NA below. Required Question