Teacher of the Hearing Impaired

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The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI) is charged with implementing the states public school laws for pre-kindergarten through 12th grade public schools at the direction of the State Superintendent of Public Instruction and State Board of Education.

Description of Work

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The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction is seeking applicants for a School Educator I (Working Title: Teacher of the Hearing Impaired) for our Office of Exceptional Children Sensory Support and Assistive Technology Section Early Learning Sensory Support Program.

The Office of Exceptional Children provides general supervision professional learning and technical assistance to all local education agencies including charter schools state operated programs the innovative school district lab schools and other state agencies and approved private agencies that provide special education to children and youth classified as disabled. The Early Learning Sensory Support Program for Children with Hearing and Vision Impairments (ELSSP) within the SSAT section is a statewide early intervention/educational program supporting infants and toddlers ages birth to three their families and the providers who work with them through the provision of direct instruction and consultation.

The primary purpose of the position is to provide itinerant early intervention services to infants and toddlers eligible to receive special education and related services for hearing loss under Part C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). The position serves infants and toddlers ages birth to three years. The position is required to serve children in their home childcare setting or other natural environments.

This position is remote-based and requires up to 80% travel. This position requires access to reliable internet to conduct business using web-based platforms.

Additional duties as assigned.

Note: To receive credit for your work history and credentials you must list the information on the State of North Carolina application in the Education and Work Experience sections of the application form. Any information omitted from the application cannot be considered for qualifying credit. NC DPI welcomes attached or incorporated resumes cover letters and reference information but these items will not be used for screening for qualifying credit. Please make sure the application is completed in full. See Resume or See Attachment will NOT be accepted.

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.

Minimally qualified applicants must have an active NC teaching license.

Effective July 1 2025 candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they have the minimum education and experience listed from the class specification. The knowledge skills and abilities listed in the vacancy announcement should be used as management preferences and be used to screen for the most qualified pool of applicants.
MANAGEMENT PREFERENCES:

• Documented experience in public education teaching children birth to 3 and/or 3-21.

• Documented experience with federal and state special education policies practices or procedures (e.g. IDEA Part C)

• Demonstrated experience utilizing and/or managing web-based applications and/or databases (e.g. Microsoft Office software Google Apple software)

Supplemental Information:

All applicants must complete and submit a state application for employment using the Workday Online Job Application System (Job Opportunities Sorted by Job Title ascending Careers)for the State of North Carolina.

Any applications not received by the advertisement closing date and time will not be accepted outside of the portal. To receive credit for work history and credentials the applicant must list the information on the online application form. Any information omitted from the application cannot be considered for qualifying credit. NC DPI welcomes attached or incorporated resumes cover letters and reference information but these items will not be used for screening for qualifying credit.

Please make sure the application is completed in full. If you put See Resume or See Attachment on your application instead of a completed application with detailed work duties your application will NOT be accepted. Other attachments (except a DD-214 copy) will also be accepted but not used in screening for qualifying credit.

Applicants are required to scan and attach a copy of their DD-214 (Form 4 or Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) or discharge orders if they wish to obtain Veterans preference.

Reference checks will be performed on all selected candidates. If the position requires a background check and/or drug screening that will also be performed on all selected candidates.

Applicantsmaybe subject to a criminal background check. All candidates selected for positions considered Positions of Trustwill besubject to a criminal background check.

To check the status of an application please log in to your NC Government Job Opportunities account and click Application or additional information submitted by email cannot be considered.

NOTE: Applicants will be communicated with via email only for assistance with technical issues or any questions on their application.

Applications for positions requiring specific coursework must be accompanied by a copy of the applicants transcript. Applicants with degrees not conferred at a United States college or university must attach verification that their degree is equivalent to a similar degree from a U.S. institution. The Office of State Human Resources uses the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) as a referral resource for applicants who need to have their credentials certified as equivalent. For a list of organizations that perform this specialized service please visit the NACES membership website at Transcripts degree evaluations and cover letters may be uploaded with your application.

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.

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