School Educator II - CAP 1 - Central Regional Hospital

nc; North Carolina; On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid leave

Job summary

Central Regional Hospital in North Carolina seeks a School Educator I to teach K–13 students with disabilities, using technology to boost performance and develop IEPs under federal/state guidelines.

The role requires collaboration with teachers, parents, and the treatment team, participation in meetings, and involvement in curriculum development and staff training.

Qualifications

• Experience serving students with disabilities and knowledge of placement laws and standards.
• Ability to develop IEPs for students with disabilities and administer formative assessments.
• Strong communication with teachers, parents, and multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and develop lesson plans for K–13 students.
• Write IEPs using federal and state guidelines.
• Attend staff and multidisciplinary meetings and participate in professional development.

Skills

Special Education

IEP development

Team collaboration

Educational technology

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education

Tools

MS Office

IEP software

Job description

Agency

Dept of Health and Human Services

Division

Central Regional Hospital

Job Classification Title

School Educator I (NS)

Position Number

60044317

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 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 IEP's 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.

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

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.

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-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.

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