Career Teacher

AgencyDept of Health and Human ServicesDivisionBlind ServicesJob Classification TitleSchool Vocational Educator (NS)Position Number60043173GradeED20About UsThe 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 WorkThis position is located at the North Carolina Division of Services for the Blind (DSB) Career and Training Center in Raleigh, NC. The position provides instruction in Career opportunities for adults and teens who are blind, visually impaired or deafblind. Many consumers have lost vision and need to attend the DSB Career and Training Center to learn skills that will enable them to become independent at home, in their community, at work and to improve their quality of life. Instruction is needed to enable individuals to learn the skills required to find employment aligned with their skill sets and with their current visual status. After the loss of vision, a consumer may need to explore new job opportunities and will need assistance with learning how to engage in resume writing, job searching and interviewing skills. The careers teacher directly addresses these skills individually developing a plan for each consumer to help them find gainful employment improving their quality of life. Specific teaching assignments will be individualized and change based on the needs of each consumer.Primary job explosibilities:• Provide focused instruction aligned with the consumer's Individualized Plan for Employment (IPE). • Complete assessments and develop lesson plans for assigned students enrolled in the careers class. • Teach methods for obtaining employment which are applicable to the current job market. Instruct individuals how to utilize assistive technology, software packages, and computers in order to communicate, create e-mail accounts, conduct research on the web, complete job applications, and explore career opportunities aligned with their Individualized Plan for Employment (IPE)• Compose verbal and timely written reports of student progress in the case management system. • Differentiate instructional strategies and content to effectively teach individuals who have recently lost vision, as well as to individuals who have been blind, deaf-blind or visually impaired for a significant time. • Work collaboratively with Center teachers and staff to assist consumers with achieving their academic or professional goals.• Instruct individuals how to create professional resumes and cover letters.• Teach a curriculum that includes: interview skills, soft skills, how to get and keep a job, when and if someone should disclosure a disability, and understanding an individual’s rights under the ADA. • The careers teacher will be responsible for participating on the interdisciplinary team which includes assisting during mealtimes, attending planning meetings, and attending in-service trainings.• The ability to work with students with service animals • Deliver coverage for other classes when needed and execute tasks assigned or requested by managementKnowledge Skills and Abilities/Management PreferencesSalary Range: $42,000 - $69,888Recruitment Range: $42,000 - $62,916Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement.The Knowledge Skills and Abilities/ Management Preferences are not required. Applicants who possess the following skills are preferred. Experience in teaching job readiness skills, resume writing, interview skills, and the ability to teach students how to create profiles for online job search engines.Experienced in using assistive technology for individuals who are visually impaired or deafblind.Experienced working with individuals with disabilities.Ability to work with students to obtain their individual employment goalsKnowledge, experience, and effective instructional strategies used in teaching specialized skills for teens and adults who are visually impaired, blind, deafblind and may have other secondary disabilities.This position is funded in part through federal funds.  This position will close at 11:59 p.m. the night before the end date.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.Compensation & 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 leave.  In addition, paid parental leave is available to eligible employees.  Visit website for State BenefitsSupplemental and Contact InformationThe North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer that 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.  For more information about DHHS: https://www.ncdhhs.gov/.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