School Educator HS Math (OCS)

Eastern NC School for the Deaf; Odessa (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

North Carolina State Government provides academic instruction for students who are deaf and hard of hearing in a residential education setting. Educators deliver instruction in the students' primary mode of communication, develop daily lessons, and assess progress under supervisor guidance.

The role involves planning and implementing IEPs, preparing reports and materials, supervising staff and student teachers, and coordinating with residential and academic teams to support student success in

Qualifications

• Instruction for deaf and hard-of-hearing students in a residential setting.
• Ability to develop daily lesson plans and assess student progress.
• Familiarity with IEPs and collaboration with educational teams.

Responsibilities

• Plan instructional activities for individual and small groups.
• Prepare IEPs and address student progress, performance, or behavior.
• Prepare report cards and document student performance.
• Supervise and instruct teaching assistants.
• Gather and prepare instructional materials and resources.
• Supervise student teachers and observers from colleges.
• Participate in school activities and professional development sessions.
• Attend committee meetings and in-service workshops.
• Plan and implement field trips and related activities.
• Administer formal and informal assessments and record results.

Job description

About Us

North Carolina State Government is one of the state’s largest employers, with over 76,000 employees all working toward a common goal: a safer and stronger North Carolina. We are a large organization comprised of various agencies, offices, and universities, each providing important public services. Eligible state employees are entitled to comprehensive benefits, including a variety of leave options, professional development opportunities, insurance, and more. To learn more about the benefits of being a North Carolina state employee, visit the N.C. Office of State Human Resources' website. Permanent, temporary, and time-limited state government jobs can be found from the mountains to the coast.

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: 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.

• 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

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.

Serves as the OCS coordinator under NC OCS Graduation course requirements in English, Science, Math, History, and elective requirements using Modified Blueprints in CTE.

Administering, proctoring, compiling, submitting any and all state mandated tests, portfolios, & inventories. State policies/procedures for testing are to be upheld at all times.

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.