SchlEducatorI

nc; North Carolina; On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Eastern NC School for the Deaf seeks a School Educator I to provide academic instruction for deaf and hard of hearing students in a residential setting, using the students’ primary mode of communication. You will implement curricula and document progress under supervisor guidance.

Responsibilities include preparing lesson plans, drafting IEPs, collaborating with residential and academic staff, and communicating with families and agencies as needed.

Qualifications

• Provide instruction in sign language and other modes as per student needs.
• Develop and implement IEP goals and assess student progress.
• Coordinate with residential and academic staff to support learners.

Responsibilities

• Deliver individualized and small group instruction in core subjects.
• Plan instructional activities and prepare IEPs; track student progress and behavior.
• Communicate with parents, staff, and partners; participate in school activities and field trips.

Skills

Sign language

IEP development

Student assessment

Small group instruction

Job description

Agency

Eastern NC School for the Deaf

Division

Eastern NC School for the Deaf

Job Classification Title

School Educator I (NS)

Position Number

60039320

Grade

ED20

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Description of Work

Provide academic instruction for students who are deaf and hard of hearing in their primary mode of communication within a residential education setting.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

• 75%-Individual and small group instruction in academic areas such as reading, math, science, etc. as well as any non-academic areas, if necessary, which may be addressed by the IEP for students K-12 depending on placement at Supervisor’s discretion. Effective instruction requires becoming knowledgeable about and implementing assigned curricula, implementation of daily-prepared lessons, utilization of acquired and accumulated materials, resources, and manipulatives as well as assessing and documenting students’ progress and performance. NOTE: Lesson plans and/or assessment documentation will be supplied for review by supervisor upon request.
• 15%-Perform related activities such as: planning instructional activities; preparing IEP’s, attending to individual problems relating to student progress, performance, or behavior; preparing report cards; supervising and instructing teaching assistants; gathering and/or preparing instructional materials; supervising student teachers and/or observers from various colleges; participating in school related activities; attending committee meetings and in–service workshops; planning and implementing field trips; administering formal and informal test/assessments.
• 5%-Communicate with other programs (residential, student support, etc.) on & off campus. Serve as liaison between the residential and academic staff, between academic staff and parents, between academic staff and local educational agencies, etc. and serve as resource person for other schools. Administering, proctoring, compiling, submitting any and all state mandated tests, portfolios, & inventories. State policies/procedures for testing are to be upheld at all times.

Other Position Characteristics

• Daily contact with supervisor concerning duties to be performed
• Contact office concerning daily bus duty or Friday bus duty
• Daily student contact (giving out passes, getting students to appointments, getting information from students, etc.)
• Disseminating information on daily/weekly/monthly reports
• Completion of confidential information to other agencies, determining (with guidance when uncertain) what may and may not be released
• Receiving, compiling, filing and disseminating information from other on and off campus service providers pertaining to middle school students
• Assisting the supervisor in verifying and updating the campus inventory as it pertains to the middle school
• Accuracy Required in Work: Accuracy is required in following areas – understanding, effectively communicating and implementing the goals and objectives of the program and curriculum (state or alternate); ensuring IEP goals/objectives are implemented and documented appropriately.
• Consequence of Error: Inconsistency and lack of accuracy leads to confusion of students, poor communication with students, staff, and parents, and delays student progress. Failure to carry out responsibilities places employee and school in a liable position.

Instructions Provided to Employee

Direct instructions will be provided as needed by the supervisor verbally or in writing. The supervisor will conduct regular evaluations of employee performance and provide feedback on areas of excellence and /or weakness. An employee growth plan shall be developed and reviewed periodically to address areas of weakness or concern regarding job performance and/or student progress. Staff development opportunities will be provided.

Guides, Regulations, Policies, and References Used by Employee

ENCSD Policy / Procedures

State Law PL 115-C

Individuals with Disabilities in Education Act-1997

Policies/Procedures

DPI Testing Guidelines/Directives/Procedures

Supervision Received by Employee

Responsibility for daily supervision is by the academic program supervisor and/or School Director. Goals are established through the Individual Growth Plan. Routine and daily assignments are made orally and in writing by the supervisor. Policies, procedures, and directives established by and for the Eastern N.C. School for the Deaf will be adhered to.

Variety and Purpose of Personal Contacts

Daily contact with parents (when necessary) concerning scheduled meetings, concerns, behavioral issues, and needs of children

Daily contact with other teachers/assistants concerning student records and/or data

Contact with guests of the school and government officials (when necessary)

Effective sign language skills, receptive and expressive, in order to communicate with deaf students, employees, parents, and visitors

Ability to communicate effectively, courteously, and tactfully with all people

Physical Effort

Employee must have dexterity skills to use sign language

Employee must have mobility and endurance to keep up with students and their movements around campus

Employee must have mobility and the endurance to get down on and up off the floor with children if applicable and necessary

Must have mobility and the ability to assist children with hygiene needs if applicable and necessary

Depending on the individual needs of assigned students

Work Environment and Conditions

Academic classrooms and residential classrooms

Cafeteria and other areas on campus not designated as classrooms

Residential areas not designated as classrooms

Community buildings and areas

Machines, Tools, Instruments, Equipment, and Materials Used

Copy Machine

Computer (Including any and all peripherals)

Any or all assistive devices for specific needs of disabilities

Instructional media and equipment

Visual Attention, Mental Concentration, and Manipulative Skills

Employee must have vision (with or without correction) within the normal functioning range for the purpose of reading and understanding sign language and for the purpose of supervising children.

Employee must have the ability to express one’s intent as well as instruct others through the use of sign language.

Employee must have dexterity skills to use sign language.

Safety of Others

Employee is responsible for ensuring students is safety at all times in all situations

Employee is responsible for reporting concerns related to safety (student or staff) to the supervisor

Employee must adhere to Directive 21 and attend appropriate sign language classes

Dynamics of Work

Interaction with students with limited communicative and /or cognitive abilities

Interaction with assigned student(s) and/or groups of students

Interaction with residential staff

Interaction with parents

Interaction with supervisor and administration

Interaction with students who may exhibit verbal and /or physical aggression

Interaction with colleagues, peers, support personnel and paraprofessionals

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.

Please use the appropriate education and experience requirements set by the Dept. of Public Instruction.

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.