Science Teacher

This position is located at Lenoir Youth Development Center in Kinston, 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 Lenoir 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.

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. 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies

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.

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 and/or relating to the students served and their families, treatment professionals, and/or campus staff.

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.