School Vocational Educator

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Division

Job Classification Title

School Vocational Educator (NS)

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ED20

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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.

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Description of Work

This position is located at the North Carolina Division of Services for the Blind (DSB) Career and Training Center in Raleigh NC. The position provides instruction in Career opportunities for adults and teens who are blind visually impaired or deafblind. Many consumers have lost vision and need to attend the DSB Career and Training Center to learn skills that will enable them to become independent at home in their community at work and to improve their quality of life.

Instruction is needed to enable individuals to learn the skills required to find employment aligned with their skill sets and with their current visual status. After the loss of vision a consumer may need to explore new job opportunities and will need assistance with learning how to engage in resume writing job searching and interviewing skills. The careers teacher directly addresses these skills individually developing a plan for each consumer to help them find gainful employment improving their quality of life. Specific teaching assignments will be individualized and change based on the needs of each consumer.


Job Description:
Provide focused instruction aligned with the consumers Individualized Plan for Employment (IPE).
Complete assessments and develop lesson plans for assigned students enrolled in the careers class.
Teach methods for obtaining employment which are applicable to the current job market. Instruct individuals how to utilize assistive technology software packages and computers in order to communicate create e-mail accounts conduct research on the web complete job applications and explore career opportunities aligned with their Individualized Plan for Employment (IPE)
Compose verbal and timely written reports of student progress in the case management system.
Differentiate instructional strategies and content to effectively teach individuals who have recently lost vision as well as to individuals who have been blind deaf-blind or visually impaired for a significant time.
Work collaboratively with Center teachers and staff to assist consumers with achieving their academic or professional goals.
Instruct individuals how to create professional resumes and cover letters.
Teach a curriculum that includes: interview skills soft skills how to get and keep a job when and if someone should disclosure a disability and understanding an individuals rights under the ADA.
The careers teacher will be responsible for participating on the interdisciplinary team which includes assisting during mealtimes attending planning meetings and attending in-service trainings.
The ability to work with students with service animals
Deliver coverage for other classes when needed and execute tasks assigned or requested by management

*Position requires a North Carolina Teaching Licensure*

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they have the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement.

The following Management Preferences are not required but applicants that possess these skills are preferred.

• Demonstrated experience teaching job-readiness skills including résumé development interview preparation and guidance on creating profiles for online job-search platforms.

• Proficient in the use of assistive technologies that support individuals who are visually impaired or deafblind.

• Extensive experience working with individuals with a wide range of disabilities.

• Skilled in supporting students as they work toward achieving their individualized employment goals.

• Possess strong knowledge hands-on experience and effective instructional strategies for teaching specialized skills to teens and adults who are visually impaired blind deafblind and who may have additional disabilities.

*Position is funded in part through federal funds

*Posting closes at 11:59 p.m. the night before the end date

About the NC Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS):

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest most complex agencies in the state and has approximately 17000 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.

About the NC Division of Services for the Blind (DSB):

The Division of Services for the Blind provides services to people who are visually impaired blind and deaf- blind to help them reach their goals of independence and employment.

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 addition paid parental leave is available to eligible employees.

Supplemental Contact Information:

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is an Equal Opportunity Employerthat embraces an Employment First philosophy which consists of complying with all federallaws state laws and Executive Orders. We are committed to reviewing requests for reasonable accommodation at any time during the hiring process or while on the job. For more information about 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.

In accordance with the Governors Executive Order 303 our agency supports second-chance employment for individuals who were previously incarcerated or justice-involved. We invite all potential applicants to apply for positions for which they may be qualified.

Application Process
Be sure to complete the application in its entirety. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application.

• Information should be provided in the appropriate areas to include the following: Education including high school and all degrees obtained Work Experience and Certificates & Licenses. It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive candidate information.

• Answers to Supplemental Questions are not a substitute for providing all relevant information within the body of your application. To receive credit for the supplemental questions you must provide supporting information within the Work Experience section of the application to support your answers.

• If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting only the most recent application received prior to the closing date will be must be submitted by 11:59 PM the night BEFORE the closing date.

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

• Due to the volume of applications received we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application please log in to your account. Upon the closing date applications are Under Review and will be screened by Human Resources for qualified applicants. The hiring process may take several weeks.

• Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Transcripts and degree evaluations may be uploaded with your State of North Carolina/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 Credit Verification

  Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Transcripts degree evaluations and cover letters may be uploaded with your application.

  Veterans and National Guard Preference

  • Applicants seeking Veterans Preference must attach aDD-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 members 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 their 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. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process please contact the person indicated below.

  CONTACT INFORMATION:

  If there are any questions about this posting please contact Talent Acquisition at. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application.

  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.

  Minimum Education and Experience:

  • Masters degree in vocational evaluation rehabilitation counseling or closely related human services field from an appropriately accredited institution; or

  • Bachelors degree in vocational evaluation rehabilitation counseling or a closely related human services field from an appropriately accredited institution and two years of experience that provides the necessary knowledge skills and abilities; or

  • equivalent combination of education and experience.

  • Must possess a North Carolina Teaching Licensure

  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:

  Tandrea Lanae Jones

  Recruiter Email: