Teacher of the Hearing Impaired

Agency

Dept of Public Instruction

Division

Deputy Chief Academic Office

Job Classification Title

School Educator II (NS)

Position Number

60039561

Grade

ED21

About Us

The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI) is charged with implementing the state's 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

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 infants and toddlers in their homes, childcare settings, and/or other natural environments.

This position is remote-based, 12-months and requires up to 80% travel. This position requires access to reliable internet to conduct business using web-based platforms.

This position will serve Nash, Pitt and Edgecomb Counties.

Job Responsibilities:

Participate in the writing of the Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) with the family and Child Service Coordinator; provide written annual progress reports to the family and participate in the six month and annual reviews of the Individualized Family Service Plan.

Provide developmentally appropriate language development sessions in the child’s natural environment and provide diagnostic teaching according to program protocol for each child and family.

Develop and implement instruction designed to meet the unique needs of each child and family; model techniques for the child’s family and/or primary caregiver; identify, design, utilize and assess instructional materials for each individual child/family.

Administer and interpret results of formal and informal language assessments with each child initially, annually, and at transition to monitor the child’s progress and ensure program accountability. Provide assessment reports to the parents.

Maintain accurate records on services provided to the children, including service notes, Medicaid billing documentation and documentation of progress.

Collaborate with and provide consultation to other providers.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Recruitment Range: $46,200.00 - $78,888.00

Manager Preferences:

• Management prefers candidates with a non-expired teaching license with a license area of hearing impairment and Birth to Kindergarten; candidates with NC Infant-Toddler Credential issued through the Department of Public Health; public special education teaching experience with children with hearing impairments

Important: This posting closes at 11:59:59 PM the night BEFORE the End Date above.

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Primary Purpose of the Office of Exceptional Children:

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 Sensory Supports and Related Services section is a statewide early intervention program supporting infants and toddlers, their families, and the providers who work with them through the provision of direct instruction and consultation.

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 requirements include a NC Teaching License in Education of the Hearing Impaired or qualifications to obtain license to teach in NC. Salary is based on experience and education of the applicant.

A qualified candidate must have a Bachelor's degree in Deaf Education or related area and valid teaching license in Hearing Impaired or the ability to obtain a valid teaching license.

*License or Certification Required by Statute or Regulation

Minimum requirements include a NC Teaching License in Education of the Hearing Impaired or qualifications to obtain license to teach in NC. Salary is based on experience and education of the applicant

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:

Tamara Lynn Cherry

Recruiter Email:

TAMARA.CHERRY@DPI.NC.GOV