High School Principal

AgencyAdult CorrectionDivisionCOO - OPS - Institutions OperationsJob Classification TitleSchool Principal (NS)Position Number60063549GradeED27About UsThe NC Department of Adult Correction is one of the largest state agencies with more than 14,000 employees. It is responsible for safeguarding and preserving lives and property through prevention, protection, and preparation as well as the care, custody, and supervision of all adults sentenced for violating North Carolina laws. This department includes state prisons with custody, healthcare, and facility operations staff as well as probation/parole officers who supervised sentenced people in the community. Other divisions include Administration, Health Services, Rehabilitation & Reentry, Special Operations and the Post-Release Supervision & Parole Commission. We have a mission that matters!Description of WorkIf you are looking for a rewarding career in educational leadership, please consider serving as a School Principal in our Youth School at Granville Correctional Institution. This position will be a main point of contact providing leadership, guidance, and support aimed at fostering educator success through continual improvement in academic, behavioral, social emotional, and pedagogical skill areas to support students in their pursuit of attaining a high school equivalency diploma. Because this work requires leadership, flexibility, and investment, candidates with top administrative and instructional skills as well as a strong work ethic will find greatest success and opportunity.This position is located within the academic school at Granville Correctional Institution, Butner, NC (Granville County).Reporting to the Education Services Superintendent, Assistant Superintendent, and Institution Leadership, the School Principal serves as a core member of the education team in guiding, fulfilling, and monitoring the school’s vision, mission, core values, and goals, and should be competent at organizing and deliveringinstructional and administrative leadership in all content areas to lead and support educators providing instruction to groups of student offenders of all ages. The School Principal should be effective in working with educators to create and maintain a flexible program and environment favorable to learning and personal growth in accordance with the ability of each student housed in a medium custody male correctional facility.Job responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:Conceptualizes and upholds the mission, vision, and belief statements of the school district and broad goals of the school. Plans, develops, implements, and evaluates the effectiveness of educational programs to best meet student and staff needs, ensuring alignment with the School Improvement Plan and district goals.Serves as an instructional leader responsible for the teaching and learning process school-wide.Provides and supports appropriate professional development for staff that encourages professional growth, enhances the quality of instructional programs on campus, and provides opportunities for staff participation in the school program.Establishes, implements, and evaluates procedures used to carry out the daily routine of the school.Ensures that the school program aligns with the school district’s legal, financial, and organizational structureKnowledge Skills and Abilities/Management PreferencesSalary Grade: Based on NCDPI Salary ScheduleCandidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement. The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)/ Management Preferences are not required . Applicants who possess the following skills are preferred:Documented knowledge and understanding of cognitive, affective, social, and physical development and learning processes of young adult and adult learners.Documented knowledge of the supervision and management processes of school staff and the ability to coach and support growth of employees performing at all levels.Documented knowledge of ethical guidelines applicable to the position as outlined by federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations.Documented knowledge of College and Career Readiness Standards, the North Carolina Course of Study, and high school equivalency pathways.Documented experience in providing instructional leadership in the context of adolescent and young adult learning environments.The Posting Will Close At 11:59 P.M. The Night Before The End DateState Benefits Information :The State of North Carolina offers a comprehensive benefits package including:Health Insurance optionsRetirement PlansNCFlex Supplemental BenefitsPaid Vacation, Sick, and Community Service LeavePaid Parental LeaveGranville Correctional Institution is located in Butner, NC (Granville County). Opened in 1997, Granville Correctional Institution houses close and medium custody male offenders, primarily between 18 and 25 years of age, in both single cells and dormitories. The facility offers a wide variety of programs, including educational and vocational programs, as well as a variety of job assignments; Granville Correctional is home to one of the prison system's four schools for young adult offenders.Application ProcessNCDAC uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.Applicants must complete the application in full. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the State application. Applications must include:Complete education history (including high school)Full work experience detailsCertificates and licenses, if applicableEducation must be from appropriately accredited institutions.Information provided must support responses to supplemental questions. Incomplete applications may impact screening and salary determination.Applicants may be subject to a criminal background check and drug screen.If multiple applications are submitted , only the most recent application received before the closing date will be considered.Education Equivalency VerificationThe State of North Carolina/Office of State Human Resources (OSHR) uses the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) as a referral resource for applicants who need to have their credentials certified as equivalent. For a list of organizations that perform this specialized service, please visit the NACES membership website at .Veterans’ and National Guard PreferenceApplicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD-214 Member-4 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their applications.Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach an NGB 23A (RPAS), along with the state application, if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing.Applicants who are former members of either the NC Army National Guard or the NC Air National Guard, with honorable discharge and six years of creditable service, must attach a copy of the DD 256 or NGB 22, along with the state application.PREA RequirementThe NC Dept. of Adult Correction must adhere to the US Dept. 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 Dept. of Adult Correction: PREA Hiring and Promotion ProhibitionsADA AccommodationsConsistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), NCDAC is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact the person indicated below.Minimum Education and ExperienceSome 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 the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.The successful applicant must hold, or be eligible to obtain, a master’s degree or above (from an appropriately accredited college or university) in an area relevant to this position and must hold a current (non-expired) State of North Carolina Professional Educator’s License (Class Code M, S, or D) with certification in the area of School Principal or be eligible to obtain Provisional Certification in the aforementioned certification area(s).This position is governed under Chapter 115c, Elementary and Secondary Education, and Chapter 126 of the NC State Human Resources Act.In addition to the listed knowledge, skills, and abilities, applicants must also demonstrate that the minimum education and experience requirements have been met.EEO StatementT he State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.Recruiter:Lisa Warren ByrdEmail:View email address on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr