Career Teacher for the Visually Impaired

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

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.