CTE Teacher

This position is located in Wilson, NC

The Eastern NC School for the Deaf will offer a SIGN ON BONUS of up to $7500 TO Highly Qualified candidates.  Highly qualified is defined as having obtained a NC DPI Certified Teaching License in the desired teaching area AND Deaf/ Hard of Hearing.

The Eastern North Carolina School for the Deaf (ENCSD) is a state school serving the 54 easternmost counties that provides a specialized learning environment for deaf and hard of hearing students, kindergarten through 12th grade, following a typical school calendar.  The ENCSD offers students an academic setting with standards-based instruction, low classroom ratios, career and vocational skills development, current technology, and an overall accessible environment for learning through American Sign Language.    The ENCSD seeks to promote both intentional and experiential learning to provide continued advancement in student academic achievement and social/emotional well-being.

The ENCSD is actively seeking three Career Technical Education (CTE) teachers. This is a high school teaching position.

The teacher should have an area of expertise for one of the following CTE programs of study: Agriculture: Business, Finance, and Marketing Education; Career Development; Family and Consumer Sciences; or Trade and Industrial Education. The CTE teacher shall report directly to the principal and assume responsibility to plan, implement, and provide academic and skills training to students in a particular field of expertise as outlined in the course curriculum.

The CTE teacher is responsible for carrying out a career technical education program based on the NC CTE Standards that prepares students for high-skill, high-wage careers aligned with post-secondary education and consistent with regional workforce needs. The CTE teacher facilitates work-based learning and increases employment opportunities by serving as an active liaison between employers and the classroom.

This is a 10-month position that follows the Academic Calendar

Licensed educators at Eastern NC School for the Deaf are paid according to the appropriate placement on the NC Certified Teacher Salary Schedules.  An 8% monthly teaching supplement (based on monthly salary) is also included.

International educators are required to submit an International Education Evaluation for programs completed outside of the US and its territories.

Duties of this position include but are not limited to:

1.Planning

a. Designing the academic education program so that it is consistent with the total educational philosophy of the School.

b. Continuing professional growth through educational meetings, reading professional literature, and exchanging ideas among the staff.

c. Working in coordination with other basic education teachers and other departments in planning and developing the basic program.

2.Programming:

a. Preparing educational plans for students based on individually assessed needs in accordance with the School's philosophy, goals and objectives.

b. Using appropriate assessment instruments pertinent to instructional areas to assess student progress.

c. Preparing lesson plans for each group or class assigned.

d. Developing and maintaining a classroom environment conducive to effective learning.

e. Providing varied instructional techniques and media through individual and/or group sessions designed to meet the educational, social and emotional needs of the students.

f. Taking all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, materials, equipment and facilities.

g. Participating in School activities, clubs and committees.

h. Assisting in upholding and enforcing school rules, administrative regulations, and School Policies.

i. Assisting in the selection of books, equipment and other instructional

materials.

j. Providing for his/her own professional growth through an ongoing program of reading, workshops, seminars, conferences and/or advanced course work at institutions of higher learning.

3.Monitoring and Reporting:

a. Ensuring that each student in the program has necessary evaluation records in his/her permanent folder.

b. Evaluating student progress on a regular basis and providing feedback to students and parents.

c. Supplying progress reports to school personnel and to parents of students as necessary and requested.

d. Completing appropriate reports for local, state, federal and educational agencies.

e. Referring those students who require further evaluation or follow-up services to the appropriate school personnel or community agencies.

f. Attending and participating in faculty meetings or other meetings as required.

g. Other responsibilities as directed by his/her immediate supervisor.

Degree in education or in a related area that will qualify for licensure as a teacher by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction in the desired content area. 

If you do not hold a NC teaching license, please upload your official degree dated transcripts, test scores and out of state teaching license (if applicable) to the attachment page on your online application.

Preference will be given to applicants who are licensed as an educator in the State of NC and are credentialed to teach deaf and/or hard of hearing students in the content area desired.  The use of American Sign Language, proficient to communicate, is also a preference but is not required.

For more information on how to become licensed in the State of North Carolina, please visit the NC Dept of Public Instruction Licensure Department requirements here: NC DPI Licensure and/or TEACH North Carolina.

The Eastern NC School for the Deaf will offer a SIGN ON BONUS of up to $7500 to High Qualified candidates.  Highly qualified is defined as having obtained a NC DPI Certified Teaching License in the appropriate content area and have the Deaf/Hard of Hearing endorsement.

All certified educators working at Eastern NC School for the Deaf are required to be paid from the NC Dept of Public Instruction's Salary Schedule. This schedule is approved annually by the NC General Assembly and sets a minimum pay based on the educator's years of experience and education level.  In addition to base salary, the ENCSD also pays an additional reoccurring monthly supplement of 8% of base salary.

he ENCSD offers students an academic setting with standards-based instruction, low classroom ratios, career and vocational skills development, current technology, and an overall accessible environment for learning through American Sign Language.     A boarding program is available for enrolled students residing outside of Wilson County.  The ENCSD seeks to promote both intentional and experiential learning to provide continued advancement in student academic achievement and social/emotional well-being.

All applicants must complete and submit a state application for employment by 5:00 pm on the closing date or the application will be deemed untimely and will not be processed.  This includes paper application submissions.

The Eastern NC School for the Deaf selects applicants for employment based on an appropriate licensing, job-related knowledge, skills, and abilities without regard to race, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, disability, political affiliation or political influence.  

Degrees must be from an appropriately accredited institution.

Pre-employment drug testing and criminal background checks are required for all positions at Eastern NC School for the Deaf.

Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference for employment with State Government must attach either a Form DD-214.

Applicants seeking National Guard preference must attach an NGB 23A (RPAS) if they are a current member of the NC National Guard.  If an applicant is a former NC National Guard Member who served for at least 6 years and was discharged under honorable conditions, they must attach either a DD256 or NGB 22 along with their State application.

Applicants with degrees not conferred at a United States college or university must attach a degree verification that their degree is equivalent to a similar degree form a US institution.

Applicants requesting and receiving an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and/or applicants who do not have access to submit an application online, can submit their application via mail or by fax.  All paper applications should indicate the position number and job title in the section "Jobs Applied For".  A NC State paper application:  PD107

Fax #:  252-234-1145

Mailing address:

Eastern NC School for the Deaf

1311 US HWY 301 South

Wilson, NC 27893

Email contact:  melissa.paderick@esdb.dpi.nc.gov

Instructions for all non-certified positions (these are positions that DO NOT require a teaching license)

In order to receive credit for work history and credentials, the applicant must list the information on the online application under the Work Experience section; specifically, "Duties Summary".  Any information omitted from the application cannot be considered for qualifying credit.  Attached resumes, cover letters and reference information will not be used for screening for qualifying credit or in lieu of a completed application.  "See Resume" or "See Attachment" on a submitted application instead of a completed application with detailed work duties, will not be accepted.  

Instructions for all certified positions (these are teaching positions that require an NC DPI Teaching license and/or a teaching license awarded by a reciprocal state).  

Please attach a copy of your NC DPI or reciprocal state license.

Individuals who have earned at least a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.7 may be offered employment to teach if certain additional criteria are met.  These prospects must gain employment AND affiliate with an Educator Preparation Program (EPP) before the Eastern NC School for the Deaf can apply for the new teacher's Residency License.

 In such cases, please attach an official copy of your transcripts in order for us to determine eligibility.   For more detailed information, visit NC DPI Licensure Pathways to Licensure or TEACH North Carolina.

To check the status of an application, please log in to your NC Government Jobs Opportunities account and click on the applicant profile and chose "Applications".  For a general application status, the page will show all statuses to the right of the job under "Submitted".  For detailed application history for a particular job, click on "history" see your Step Evaluation Progression.  It is not necessary to contact the Eastern NC School for the Deaf Human Resources Office to check the status of an application.  Upon the closing date, applications are "Under Review".   Continuous recruitment positions (vacancy announcements that do not have a closing date) are reviewed weekly.

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 login to your account.

Please refrain from submitting multiple applications.  For technical issues with your application, please call the NEOGOV Help Line at 877-204-4442.   Or, for technical issues with your Government Jobs applicant account, please call their Help Line at 855-524-5627.

For more information, please contact the Eastern NC School for the Deaf Human Resources Department at 252-206-7362.