Teacher

This posting is for position #65021567.

This Position is located at Tarheel ChalleNGe Academy (TCA) in Salemburg, NC and receives direction and guidance from the Lead Instructor. The purpose of this position is to create a safe environment for students to learn by appropriately planning, developing and providing instruction and assessment activities for TCA Cadets, establishing and maintaining Cadet academic records, and preparing and submitting Cadet academic awards recommendations.

Job responsibilities include the following:

• Identify, request and manage all course materials required for instruction to Cadets

• Identify opportunities to reinforce subject material and learning experiences with other activities

• Identify classrooms, facilities, or materials which facilitate the learning process.

• Responsible for identifying, developing and administering assessment tools as well as develop personalized lesson plans to meet the requirements of the curriculum.

• Person is expected to use visual aids such as PowerPoint presentations, videos, charts, graphs & maps to reinforce learning.

• Will assist with transport and supervision of Cadets when participating in offsite TCA activities such as educational field trips and offsite SAT testing, as well as assist with medical transport.

• Other duties include: attending career and college fairs with cadets, assisting during orientation and registration, assisting with Life Skills classes, and assisting with administration of the TABE test.

About the Tarheel ChalleNGe Academy:

The Tarheel ChalleNGe Academy is a quasi-military style residential program for at risk youth 16-18 years of age and is sponsored by the North Carolina National Guard. The mission of the Academy is to redirect the efforts of young adults who have had trouble succeeding in the normal high school environment and give them the skills to become productive citizens in their communities.

This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with Benefits. The selected candidate may be scheduled to work any shift and will work weekends and holidays to ensure 24/7 staffing coverage.

Note to Current State Employees:

The salary grade for this position is NC08. 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. For current State employees, please note that as of June 1, 2022, promotional priority and RIF priority will be determined based on the new salary grade.

About The NC National Guard:

The NCNG is a military force comprised of citizen Soldiers and Airmen sworn to support and defend the Constitutions of the United States and the State of North Carolina. We trace our heritage back to the 1663 Carolina Charter granting authority to levy, muster, and train men.

In recent years, the NCNG reshaped itself in accordance with guidance from the Chief, National Guard Bureau and the Departments of the Army and Air Force. This transformation changed the NCNG's focus and structure from that of a strategic reserve to a modern, operational force. The NCNG postures itself in an evolving environment for success in meeting both current and future mission requirements, while maintaining a Ready, Reliable, Responsive and Relevant force (R4).

About the NC Dept. of Public Safety (DPS):

The mission of DPS is to safeguard and preserve the lives and property of the people of North Carolina through prevention, protection, and preparation with integrity and honor.  Included in this department are Alcohol Law Enforcement, Criminal Justice Information Network, Emergency Management, Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, NC National Guard, NC Office of Recovery and Resiliency, Samarcand Training Academy, State Capitol Police, and State Highway Patrol.

 Also included are these Boards and Commissions: ABC Commission, Governor's Crime Commission, Private Protective Services Commission, and Boxing & Combat Sports Commission.  DPS is comprised of approximately 6,000 permanent positions and nearly 13,000 NC National Guard temporary positions.

The Knowledge, Skills and Abilities listed below, along with the Minimum Education and Experience requirements, are REQUIRED to qualify for this position.  We will not review resumes in lieu of Experience and Education listed on the application.  Click these links for additional information: Introduction to the Job Application and Addressing Knowledge, Skills and Abilities.  (Note: These links were created for applicants of Dept. of Public Safety jobs and may not reflect the policies or procedures of other State agencies.)

To qualify for this position, applicants must document on the application that they possess ALL of the following:

• Experience with one of the following; Engaging and motivating students by providing differentiated instruction; managing classroom behavior through utilizing behavioral management techniques; organizing classroom materials and maintaining accurate student records.

• Experience preparing lesson plans.

• Experience with one of the following; preparing academic reports, student assessments and performance profiles.

Necessary Special Qualifications and Requirements:

Required to complete the following training provided by TCA: Basic Course; CPR (recertify every two years); Hands off policy training. Must become certified to instruct required subjects by the Community College in accordance with guidelines in place at the time of hire.

Per 5 CFR 731, upon appointment, applicant must be able to obtain a favorable suitability and determination from a Tier I background investigation conducted by the Office of Personnel Management. Failure to obtain a favorable determination may result in termination of employment.

    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.

High school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) diploma AND two years of related administrative experience;

OR

Equivalent combination of education and experience.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. We are committed to reviewing requests for reasonable accommodation at any time during the hiring process or while on the job.

DPS uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.

• Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD-214 Member-4 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their applications.

• If applicants earned college credit hours but did not complete a degree program, they must attach an unofficial transcript to each application to receive credit for this education.

• If applying for a position certified through the NC Department of Justice - Criminal Justice Standards Division, click this link for specific certification requirements: Correctional & Probation/Parole Officer Certification.

• The NC Department of Public Safety must adhere to the US Department of Justice Final Rule on the "National Standards to Prevent, Detect, and Respond to Prison Rape." Click this link for information on hiring and promotion prohibition requirements for all positions in the NC Department of Public Safety: PREA Hiring and Promotion Prohibitions.

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 in to your account and click "Application Status." If you are selected for an interview, you will be contacted by management. 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.

For questions regarding this posting please contact Employment Specialist Devin West at devin.l.west.nfg@army.mil.