School Principal
Job Description
Agency
Adult CorrectionDivision
COO - OPS - Institutions OperationsJob Classification Title
School Principal (NS)Position Number
60060932Grade
ED27About Us
The 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 Work
This position is located within the academic school at Foothills Correctional Institution, Morganton, NC (Burke County).The principal leads and manages the school’s daily operations, staff supervision, academic programs, and budget. The role ensures compliance with district, NCDAC, and NCDPI policies while monitoring instructional quality and student performance.
The principal collaborates with institutional leadership and community college partners to support joint programs and expand student access to educational and vocational courses. The role oversees both the Youth School (up to age 22) and Education Services (22 and older) and reports to the Assistant Warden of Programs and the Assistant Superintendent of Education.
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 structure.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences
Salary Grade: - Salary Is Based On The NCDPI Salary Schedule And Years Of Experience
Candidates 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:
- Experience in ensuring the school is a safe and welcoming place for all students, staff, custody/program staff, and stakeholders, creating high morale among staff and students. Implements effective discipline and attendance systems with high standards, consistent with the philosophy, values, and mission of the school district and agency, encouraging students to take responsibility for their behavior.
- Experience in supervising and appraising the performance of school staff through observation and evaluation processes aligned with North Carolina state requirements. Provides coaching and support focused on growth of educators performing at all levels.
- Experience in evaluating student progress in the instructional program through maintenance of up-to-date student data, aggregating, disaggregating, and interpreting standardized tests and other assessment results accurately and effectively.
- Experience in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with subordinates, colleagues, institution personnel, supervisors, leadership, and community college partners that encourages and promotes respect.
- Experience in communicating effectively with all pertinent stakeholders in both oral and written formats, including making oral presentations before large groups of people.
The Posting Will Close At 11:59 P.M. The Night Before The End Date
State Benefits Information:
The State of North Carolina offers a comprehensive benefits package including:
Health Insurance options
Retirement Plans
NCFlex Supplemental Benefits
Paid Vacation, Sick, and Community Service Leave
Paid Parental Leave
Visit the State Benefits website for additional information.
About the Department of Adult Correction (DAC)
The North Carolina Department of Adult Correction is responsible for the care, custody, and supervision of all adults sentenced after conviction for violating North Carolina laws. This department includes State Prisons, Correction Enterprises, the Division of Community Supervision, and the Division of Rehabilitation & Reentry.
ABOUT Foothills Correctional Institution – and use the correct description below:
Foothills Correctional Institution is located in Morganton, NC (Burke County). Opened in 1994, Foothills Correctional Institution houses close-custody male offenders, primarily between 18 and 25 years of age, in 712 single cells. Offenders in close custody are housed at the main institution while the detached Minimum Custody Unit, located behind the main unit, houses adult minimum custody offenders; close custody is the highest security level a prison in North Carolina can have. The facility offers a wide variety of programs, including educational and vocational programs, as well as a variety of job assignments; Foothills Correctional is home to one of the prison system's four schools for younger offenders.
Application Process
NCDAC 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 details
Certificates and licenses, if applicable
Education 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 Verification
The 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 https://www.naces.org/members.
Veterans’ and National Guard Preference
Applicants 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 Requirement
The 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 Prohibitions
ADA Accommodations
Consistent 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 Experience
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 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 Statement
The 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: