School Educator II (Family, Infant & Preschool Program)

State of North Carolina•J. Iverson Riddle Developmenta Burke, NC

27d•$46,200 - $76,128•Onsite

About The Position

The school educator participates as a member of an interdisciplinary team of professionals providing early intervention and family support services to children birth through five with or at risk for disabilities and their families. The school educator has specific responsibility for providing educational/behavioral assessments and evaluations for children, providing educational support to enrolled children using current evidence-based early intervention practices (family-centered practices, natural learning environment practices, resource-based practices, caregiver coaching, primary service provider approach to teaming), coaching parents and caregivers in educationally related activities to attain desired outcomes and providing consultation and technical assistance to other staff and community paraprofessionals, professionals and agencies. The school educator also participates in activities to support FIPP’s mission of providing a broad range of family-centered resources to children and families by participating in research, program evaluation, training and other activities related to children’s motor development and/or parent’s and caregivers ability to support their children’s growth and development in the context of healthy families.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or above in Teach Area with or eligible to receive a license level of one of the following: A, M, S, D.
Must be highly qualified for EC, elementary, or core area.

Nice To Haves

Knowledgeable about the practice of early childhood special education, with specialized knowledge of development of children birth through five, specialized equipment for children birth through five, positive behavioral supports, family systems theories, and family-centered practice.
Skilled in early childhood developmental assessments, communicating with families, assisting families in identifying strengths, goals, resources, and individualized plans of action.

Responsibilities

Providing educational/behavioral assessments and evaluations for children.
Providing educational support to enrolled children using current evidence-based early intervention practices (family-centered practices, natural learning environment practices, resource-based practices, caregiver coaching, primary service provider approach to teaming).
Coaching parents and caregivers in educationally related activities to attain desired outcomes.
Providing consultation and technical assistance to other staff and community paraprofessionals, professionals and agencies.
Participating in research, program evaluation, training and other activities related to children’s motor development and/or parent’s and caregivers ability to support their children’s growth and development in the context of healthy families.

Benefits

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer who embraces an Employment First philosophy which consists of complying with all federal laws, 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.
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.
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 Governor’s 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.
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.
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.
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.