School Educator II - Murdoch Dev Center

Agency

Dept of Health and Human Services

Division

Murdoch Developmental Center

Job Classification Title

School Educator II (NS)

Position Number

60089501

Grade

ED21

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 17,000 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

Murdoch Center’s School Educators (Teachers) work collaboratively with a team of professionals to identify programming and behavioral research-based interventions and techniques to address their individual needs. The teacher will design the classroom environment based on student needed while promoting independence and positive appropriate behaviors based on team recommendations.
Duties include:
• Conducting educational assessments and preparing written educational evaluations on all assigned children.
• Developing and implementing IEP’s that reflect skills and instruction as they relate to the extensions of the North Carolina Standard Course of Study and Extended Content Standards.
• Conducting individual and group training and classes.
• Administering required tests: writing lesson plans; systematically recording and analyzing data of student performance; and providing maintenance activities for the retention of learned skills.
• Setting up training areas prior to start of each class, obtaining appropriate training materials; monitoring and reporting goal progress; modeling classroom expectations to YPEA (Youth Program Educational Assistants) support staff.
• Working collaboratively with Division team members.
• Attending meetings related to students including Person Center Plan meetings, Program Review meetings, admission, transition, and discharge meetings, participating collaboratively in all meetings to share individual data and skills.
• Completing identified paperwork in a timely manner; knowledge of ICF/MR regulations; and assisting the specialized services treatment team upon request.
• Position reports directly to and is administratively and clinically supervised by the Director of Educational Services/Principal.

This Position Is Designated As Mandatory And Must Report Or Stay Over During Adverse Weather Events.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Recruitment Range: $46,200.00 - $76,128.00

The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)/ Management Preferences are not required. Applicants who possess the following skills are preferred:

• Knowledge of instructional strategies for students with Autism.

• Knowledge of structured teaching approaches.

• Knowledge of NC Extended Content Standards.

• Ability to work as a part of an interdisciplinary team.

• Proficient writing skills.

• Experience in teaching students with autism and other disabilities, knowledge in applied behavioral analysis (ABA), and other research-based techniques for working with individuals with autism and other disabilities.

• Master’s degree level preferred but Bachelor’s degree level candidates will be considered.

Physical Requirements: CPI and able to lift 50lbs

This is a 12-month position, Monday through Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm (hours may vary).

This position is designated Mandatory and must report and/or stay overnight during adverse weather events.

This Position Is Exempt And Is EXEMPT From Certain Provisions Of The State Human Resources Act (GS 126)

About Murdoch Developmental Center:
Murdoch Developmental Center is a 24/7 state residential facility located in Butner, NC, near the Research Triangle area. Murdoch serves individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities (I/DD). Murdoch is a caring community where professionals work with people of various ages, cognitive and functional abilities.

To be considered for employment, applicants must be in good standing with the North Carolina Health Care Personnel Registry. 

To learn more about Murdoch Developmental Center, click the link to watch the video below: https://vimeo.com/268881255

Supplemental Contact Information:

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.

Positions in the Division of State Operated Healthcare Facilities shall be subject to pre-employment drug testing and criminal record background checks. Also, the use of tobacco products of any kind including vapor products are prohibited from our campuses. All employees are required to adhere to the facility's Vaccination Policy.

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 accepted. Applications must be submitted by 11:59pm prior to the closing date.

• 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 the 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 application. The 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 https://www.naces.org/members. 

 Veteran’s and National Guard Preference

• Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD-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 member 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 the 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.

Applicants will be communicated via email only for updates on the status of their application. If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact HR at (919) 575-1115.

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.

Bachelor's degree or above in teaching area with or eligible to receive a license level of one of the following: A, M, S,D.

Must be Highly Qualified for EC K-12.

Degrees must be from appropriately accredited colleges or universities.

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:

Lakeitra Dionne Coulter

Email:

talentacquisition@dhhs.nc.gov