Family, Infant And Preschool Program School Educator IV

The FIPP School Educator IV participates as a member of an interdisciplinary team of qualified professionals providing developmentally appropriate instruction, early childhood intervention, and family support services to children birth through age five with or at risk for disabilities and their families.  The School Educator IV has specific responsibility for developing, coordinating the completion of the annual educator orientation, observations, and evaluation.

The Educator IV facilitates the development of educator professional development plans (PDP), and provides professional development activities for FIPP staff members and early intervention providers across the state. The School Educator IV also assists with developing products for the FIPP National Center of Excellence, which is responsible for providing training and technical assistance to FIPP staff members as well as paraprofessionals, professionals and agency staff members from across North Carolina,  the United States, and abroad. The School Educator IV also participates as a member of the FIPP research and dissemination team.

Position

• 60048812

Salary Grade

• ED23

Recruitment Range - $44,100.00 - $73,382.00

Hours: Monday

• Friday, 8:00a

• 5:00p with some evening visits required

About Family, Infant and Preschool Program (FIPP)

Family, Infant and Preschool Program (FIPP) is a community-based component of the J. Iverson Riddle Developmental Center to provide supports to families with young children in the Western region of North Carolina and training on evidence-based early intervention practices throughout the entire state.

FIPP is an early childhood intervention and family support program that has been providing services and resources in Western North Carolina since 1972. Overall, the mission of the program is to promote optimal health and development of young children, especially those with or at risk for disabilities, through supporting/strengthening families in ways that enhance their growth well-being and build the capacity of the family. Currently, FIPP provides services and resources to Alexander, Burke, Catawba, Caldwell and McDowell counties.

The FIPP supports have been developed in an effort to address the increasing need for services, training, consultation and technical assistance in the community. FIPP conducts an annual in-depth program evaluation to learn more about the practices that result in improved outcomes for children and families. FIPP conducts applied research and disseminates trainings and materials to the early intervention community within North Carolina and around the country.

FIPP training includes self-paced courses, webinars, and live trainings. FIPP-produced materials and distributed through the FIPP website, social media, and during trainings and conference sessions. FIPP publications can be found in peer-reviewed journals and on the FIPP website.

To receive credit for all of your work history and credentials, you must list the information on the application form. Any information listed under the text resume section or on an attachment will not be considered for qualifying credit. Qualified candidates must document on the application that they possess all of the following:

• Educator license issued by NCDPI.

• Qualified applicant must have or be willing and eligible to get B-K licensure add on.

Management Preferences:

• Knowledge and skills in early childhood development and intervention, specialized equipment for children birth through five, positive behavioral supports, and family-centered practice.

•  Skills in conducting assessments and evaluations, communicating with families, assessing family strengths, and resources, and goals.

• Previous experience in using and teaching others to use evidence-based early intervention practices is preferred. Knowledge and skills using video and image editing software.

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, Elementary or Core Area.

Degrees must be from appropriately accredited colleges or universities.

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Please complete your application in full. Candidates are qualified based upon the information submitted on the State Job Application.

Any information omitted from the application, but included in an attachment WILL NOT be considered as qualifying experience. Work history and education (as applicable to qualify for the position) must be included on the application - "See Resume or See Attachment" will not be accepted, nor is a text or attached resume accepted in lieu of a completed application.

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.

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