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:  This position has daily contact with a number of staff members, campus-wide, as well as the general public. The following list is a known list of duties it is not meant to be comprehensive: 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 are 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 Interactions with assigned student(s) and/or groups of students  Interactions with residential staff Interactions with parents  Interactions with supervisor and administration  Interactions with students who may exhibit verbal and /or physical aggression Interactions with colleagues, peers, support personnel and paraprofessionals  Accountability and responsibility pertaining to IEP documents, materials, and supporting documentation; assessment documentation and materials; state testing materials and documentation; and DPI resources, materials and documentation.

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.

Recruiter:

Simone Nichelle Leigh

Recruiter Email:

[email protected]