Assistant Principal

Agency

Dept of Health and Human Services

Division

Blind Services

Job Classification Title

School Educator IV (NS)

Position Number

Grade

ED23

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 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.

Description of Work

We are currently recruiting for a School Educator IV to function as the Lead Teacher at the NC Division of Services for the Blind Career and Training Center This position is located in Raleigh NC and serves as the Lead Teacher at the NC Division of Services for the Blind Career and Training Center (CTC). The CTC is the sole statewide residential training facility for adults who are blind visually impaired or deafblind in North Carolina. Participants as young as 14-years-old also receive services during a one-month summer program. The CTC offers specialized instruction to assist individuals with obtaining pre-vocational skills needed to move towards gainful competitive and integrated employment as well as learn Independent Living skills. This is a 12-month supervisory and teaching position.

The individual in this position needs excellent communication skills and the ability to be flexible to manage a variety of functions set priorities and adjust to variable priorities. The Lead Teacher must be current on new teaching methods and resource materials in a specified field providing instruction in specialized skill areas; must keep client and staff information confidential as well as respectfully and appropriately interact with individuals with a variety of disabilities.

Primary job duties include:

Promote a collaborative approach within the instructional team as well as with other CTC professionals (management administrative assistants rehabilitation counselors nursing and residential) as well as the overall Division.
Provide supervision to 12 instructors including licensed teachers and individuals with certifications from the Academy for Certification of Vision Rehabilitation and Education Professionals (ACVREP). Supervision includes:
o Hire new staff
o Oversee effective individualized instruction for the population
o Manage time approvals
o Coach for improvement and manage disciplinary matters
o Monitor teachers license/certification
o Implement the licensed teacher Professional Development Plans as well as ACVREP-certified staff work plans
o Educate and guide instructional staff on applicable policies and procedures.
o Review and monitor the content and timely entry of reports in the case management system by all supervisees.
o Ensure there is class coverage when there are absences or vacancies.
Provide direct instruction and classroom management of an identified instructional area for students who are blind visually impaired or deafblind.
o Conduct initial assessment.
o Evaluate student progress.
o Maintain appropriate documentation including writing progress reports which are entered into a case management system.
o Participate in student staffing.
Serve on the Admissions Team and Scheduling Team as needed. Assist with identifying needed background information for teachers to provide effective instruction.
Obtain or review quotes for educational supplies and equipment needed by teachers for classroom training.

As part of the Center management team work together to facilitate an effective environment where students needs can be met most effectively within available time and resources.
This position is on-call one weekend per month and in case of emergencies.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

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:

• Experience working with individuals who have a wide range of disabilities

• Knowledge of NCDPI criteria for teachers

• Knowledge of teaching methods for a range of ages from teens to adults to older adults

• Experience working with assistive technology

** Position is funded in part through federal funds

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

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.

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.

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.

For more information about DHHS: 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 5:00 PM on 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.

  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 Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details .

  Bachelors degree or above in Teaching Area with or eligible to receive a license level of one of the following: Bachelors Masters Advanced Doctorate.

  Completion of an approved School Administration program at the masters level or above.
  OR
  Eligibility for or possession of a North Carolina Principals License.
  OR
  Provisional license as an Assistant Principal; Provisional licenses are valid for up to three (3) school years and require active enrollment in a masters level School Administration program during that period.
  All program requirements must be completed within the provisional license timeframe.

  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:

  Lisa M Sasser

  Email: