School Educator II - CAP 1 - Central Regional Hospital

Health & Human Services; Butner (NC); On-site; USD 44,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vacation and sick leave

Parental leave

Job summary

Health & Human Services' Central Regional Hospital in Butner, NC is seeking a School Educator I to serve as a Special Education teacher for K-13 students, focusing on students with disabilities and using technology to boost performance. The role includes preparing IEPs, lesson plans, and collaborating with the treatment team.

You will attend staff meetings, participate in professional development, assist with curriculum development, and support extracurricular activities as needed.

Qualifications

• Four-year degree in education required for School Education I.
• Master's or Doctoral degree in education preferred for higher levels.
• Must hold or be eligible for NC Licenses in Special Education.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a Special Education teacher for K-13 students at CRH.
• Prepare lesson plans and write IEPs following federal/state guidelines.
• Attend staff, departmental, and multi-disciplinary meetings; participate in PD.
• Assist with program planning, curriculum development, and staff development.

Skills

Disability education knowledge

IEP development

Collaboration with teams

Computer literacy

Education

Four-year degree in education

Master's degree in education

Doctoral degree in education

Tools

NC Special Education License

Job description

About Us

Agency Dept of Health and Human Services Division Central Regional Hospital Job Classification Title School Educator I (NS) Position Number 60044317 Grade ED20. 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 primary purpose of this position is to serve as a Special Education teacher for K-13 students at CRH.

Teaching students with disabilities effectively using technology in an environment to increase student performance.

Prepare/develop lesson plans, write IEPs using federal and state guidelines.

This position also attends staff meetings, community meetings, departmental meetings, multi-disciplinary team meetings as needed, attends professional development opportunities and in-service training.

This position will assist with program planning and evaluation, curriculum development, educational materials and equipment selection, and staff development; participate in extra-curricular student activities, and other assigned duties as necessary.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities / Management Preferences

Salary Range: North Carolina Salary Schedule.
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 and knowledge in the provision of services to students with disabilities including knowledge of relevant placement laws, standards, and regulations.
• Knowledge and experience in developing IEPs for students with disabilities and administering formative assessments.
• Considerable knowledge of the psychology and education of students with disabilities, including child and adolescent development, psychiatric diagnoses, and behavioral and emotional symptoms and their impact on school behavior and educational achievement.
• Ability to work and effectively communicate with teachers, parents, treatment team members, service providers, and other necessary staff in the development or revision of IEPs.
• Expertise in using computers for communication, report-writing, file-storage, and accessing databases.

Physical Requirements

ADA Physical Requirements will be discussed with the applicant during the interview process but requires average physical activity. Consistent motivation and energy are necessary to ensure quality service delivery. Requires ability to stand for periods of time, go up and down stairs and be outdoors during field trips. Ability to successfully complete all required initial one-time trainings and hospital/clinical orientations. Successful annual completion of hospital training, NVCI training, discipline specific training, and required departmental training.

Employment Terms

This is a full-time position and eligible for the full State benefits package including health insurance and retirement. The normal work hours are Monday - Friday, 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.; however, flexibility is required to meet hospital needs.

About Central Regional Hospital (CRH)

CRH is a State-of-the-Art psychiatric hospital located in Butner, NC. Our location is ideal with four seasons, mild temperatures and provides an easy commute to the N.C. mountains or beaches. Butner possesses small town charm but is within 30 minutes of a major metropolitan area including Research Triangle Park, Raleigh, Chapel Hill, and Durham, NC. The people we serve are at the heart of our facility. Our team is critical to the mission of the hospital. We strive to create an environment in which every team member contributes to the overall success of the hospital to positively impact the lives of those around them and the individuals we serve.

Compensation and 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. Visit the NC DHHS Benefits and Wellness website for more information.

Supplemental Contact Information

DHHS uses the Merit-Base 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. Positions in the Division of State Operated Healthcare Facilities shall be subject to pre-employment drug testing and criminal record background checks. Also, the use of tobacco products of any kind including vapor products are prohibited from our campuses. All employees are required to adhere to the facility's Vaccination Policy.

Minimum Education and Experience

Four-year degree in education (or appropriate major area) for School Education I, Master's degree in education or appropriate major area for School Educator II, or Doctoral degree in education or appropriate major area for School Educator III. Must be high qualified to teach students with special needs. License or Certification Required by Statute or Regulation. Must hold or be eligible to obtain an NC License in Special Education or enroll in an EPP program to obtain an NC License in Special Education.

Veteran’s 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 member 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.

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.