Career Teacher

State of North Carolina; North Carolina; On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

State of North Carolina, Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Services for the Blind, seeks a School Vocational Educator (NS) in Raleigh to train adults and teens who are blind, visually impaired, or deafblind in career readiness, resume writing, and job-search skills.

You will help learners identify employment opportunities, teach use of assistive technology, and develop individualized plans to achieve competitive employment and improved quality of life.

Qualifications

• Requires Bachelor’s degree in related field and/or relevant trade experience.
• Eligible for Vocational Education license.
• Experience teaching job readiness and assistance with resumes and interviews.
• Experience using assistive technology for visually impaired or deafblind learners.

Responsibilities

• Provide focused instruction aligned with each learner’s IPE.
• Develop lesson plans and assess students enrolled in the careers class.
• Teach job search, resume writing, interview skills, and ADA rights.
• Use assistive technology and computers to support learning and job applications.
• Document progress in the case management system and reports.
• Collaborate with center teachers to meet academic and employment goals.
• Prepare students to create professional resumes and cover letters.
• Deliver coverage for other classes as needed.

Skills

Job readiness skills

Resume writing

Interview skills

Assistive technology

Disability awareness

Career planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Vocational Education license eligible

Job description

Agency

Dept of Health and Human Services

Division

Blind Services

Job Classification Title

School Vocational Educator (NS)

Position Number

60043173

Grade

ED20

About Us

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest, most complex agencies in the state, and has approximately 17,000 employees. It is responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of all North Carolinians, providing human service needs for special populations including individuals who are deaf, blind, developmentally disabled, and mentally ill, and helping poor North Carolinians achieve economic independence.

Description of Work

The Career Teacher provides instruction in Career opportunities for adults and teens who are blind, visually impaired or deafblind. Many consumers have lost vision and need to attend the DSB Career and Training Center to learn skills that will enable them to become independent at home, in their community, at work and to improve their quality of life.

Instruction is needed to enable individuals to learn the skills required to find employment aligned with their skill sets and with their current visual status. After the loss of vision, a consumer may need to explore new job opportunities and will need assistance with learning how to engage in resume writing, job searching and interviewing skills.

The Career Teacher directly addresses these skills individually developing a plan for each consumer to help them find gainful employment improving their quality of life. Specific teaching assignments will be individualized and change based on the needs of each consumer.

This position is located at the North Carolina Division of Services for the Blind (DSB) Career and Training Center in
Raleigh, NC.

Key Duties Include:

• Provide focused instruction aligned with the consumer’s Individualized Plan for Employment (IPE).

• Complete assessments and develop lesson plans for assigned students enrolled in the careers class.

• Teach methods for obtaining employment which are applicable to the current job market. Instruct individuals how to utilize assistive technology, software packages, and computers in order to communicate, create e-mail accounts, conduct research on the web, complete job applications, and explore career opportunities aligned with their Individualized Plan for Employment (IPE)

• Compose verbal and timely written reports of student progress in the case management system.

• Differentiate instructional strategies and content to effectively teach individuals who have recently lost vision, as well as to individuals who have been blind, deaf-blind or visually impaired for a significant time.

• Work collaboratively with Center teachers and staff to assist consumers with achieving their academic or professional goals.

• Instruct individuals how to create professional resumes and cover letters.

• Teach a curriculum that includes: interview skills, soft skills, how to get and keep a job, when and if someone should disclosure a disability, and understanding an individual’s rights under the ADA.

• The careers teacher will be responsible for participating on the interdisciplinary team which includes assisting during mealtimes, attending planning meetings, and attending in-service trainings.

• The ability to work with students with service animals.

• Deliver coverage for other classes when needed and execute tasks assigned or requested by management

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

_ Salary Grade Range: $42,000 - $69,888 _

_ Recruitment Range: $42,000 - $62,916 _

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/ Management Preferences are not required. Applicants who possess the following skills are preferred.

• Experience in teaching job readiness skills, resume writing, interview skills, and the ability to teach students how to create profiles for online job search engines.

• Experienced in using assistive technology for individuals who are visually impaired or deafblind.

• Experienced working with individuals with disabilities.

• Ability to work with students to obtain their individual employment goals.

• Knowledge, experience, and effective instructional strategies used in teaching specialized skills for teens and adults who are visually impaired, blind, deafblind and may have other secondary disabilities.

The Posting Will Close At 11:59 P.M. The Night Before The End Date

This Position Is Funded In Part Through Federal Funds

Current Teacher License Required

About the Division of Services for the Blind (DSB):

The Division of Services for the Blind provides services to people who are visually impaired, blind and deaf-blind to help them reach their goals of independence and employment.

Compensation & Benefits:

The State of North Carolina offers excellent comprehensive benefits. Employees can participate in health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, and the NCFlex program (numerous high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis). Employees also receive paid vacation, sick, and community service leave. In addition, paid parental leave is available to eligible employees.

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Supplemental Contact Information:

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer that 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. For more information about DHHS: https://www.ncdhhs.gov/.

DHHS 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.

In accordance with the Governor’s Executive Order 303, our agency supports second-chance employment for individuals who were previously incarcerated or justice-involved. We invite all potential applicants to apply for positions for which they may be qualified.

Veterans’ and National Guard Preference

• Applicants seeking Veteran’s Preference must attach aDD-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.

ADA Accommodations

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), DHHS is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, DHHS will ensure that people with disabilities, or known limitations covered by the PWFA, are provided with reasonable accommodation. 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.

Eligible for a Vocational Education license with, or eligible to receive a license.

Requires Bachelor’s degree in related field and/or relevant trade experience.

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.