School Educator II (Family, Infant & Preschool Program)
About The Position
The School Educator II participates as a member of an interdisciplinary team providing early intervention and family support services to children from birth through age five who have or are at risk for disabilities, and to their families. The role provides educational and behavioral assessments and evaluations, and educational support to enrolled children using evidence-based early intervention practices. These include family-centered and natural learning environment practices, resource-based practices, caregiver coaching, and the primary service provider approach to teaming. The educator coaches parents and caregivers in educational activities to help achieve desired outcomes, and provides consultation and technical assistance to staff, community paraprofessionals, professionals, and agencies. The position also supports the Family, Infant & Preschool Program’s mission through research, program evaluation, training, and other activities related to children’s motor development and caregivers’ ability to support children’s growth and development within healthy families. This position is designated mandatory and must report or stay over during adverse weather events. The regular shift is 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. The position is at the J. Iverson Riddle Developmental Center in Morganton, North Carolina. Positions in the Division of State Operated Healthcare Facilities are subject to pre-employment drug testing and criminal record background checks. Tobacco and vapor products are prohibited on campuses, and employees must adhere to the facility’s vaccination policy.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or above in a teaching area, with or eligibility to receive a license level of A, M, S, or D.
- Must be highly qualified for EC, elementary, or a core area.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of early childhood special education and specialized knowledge of development of children birth through five.
- Knowledge of specialized equipment for children birth through five, positive behavioral supports, family systems theories, and family-centered practice.
- Skill in early childhood developmental assessments.
- Skill in communicating with families and assisting them in identifying strengths, goals, resources, and individualized plans of action.
Responsibilities
- Participate as a member of an interdisciplinary team providing early intervention and family support services to children birth through five with or at risk for disabilities and their families.
- Provide educational and behavioral assessments and evaluations for children.
- Provide educational support to enrolled children using evidence-based early intervention practices, including family-centered practices, natural learning environment practices, resource-based practices, caregiver coaching, and the primary service provider approach to teaming.
- Coach parents and caregivers in educationally related activities to attain desired outcomes.
- Provide consultation and technical assistance to staff, community paraprofessionals, professionals, and agencies.
- Participate in research, program evaluation, training, and other activities supporting FIPP’s mission and related to children’s motor development and caregivers’ ability to support children’s growth and development.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
