Description of Work

• Direct supervision and support of five licensed teachers, including observation and performance appraisal.
• Planning and oversight of education and exceptional children's services (including IEP development and implementation) and compliance with state and Federal laws and requirements.
• Oversight of curriculum development, teacher professional development and licensure.
• Leadership for the integration of technology into classroom practices.
• Responsibility for requests for instructional materials and supplies and monitoring of expenditures and seeking approval by both the Whitaker Supervisor and Assistant Superintendent.
• Oversight of student scheduling, record keeping and communication, including expertise in the use of electronic data bases.
• Implementation of time and attendance policies and procedures and insurances of classroom coverage and service provision.
• Collaboration with other supervisors, Whitaker Administrators and Management, DSOHF Assistant Superintendent and clinical team members to ensure that clinical and educational services are integrated, coordinated and complementary.
• Ability to effectively communicate with direct reports and other disciplines, as well as management, to ensure positive outcomes and successful programming.
• Ability to work cooperatively with a multi-disciplinary team, ensuring daily operations are effectively executed.
• Some direct teaching when required for coverage or modeling of behavioral or instructional techniques.
• Development of educational goals school improvement plans and providing leadership toward meeting them.
• Administrative, recruitment, committee and other responsibilities within Whitaker. Working as a member of a clinical team as a Whitaker representative.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies

• Valid North Carolina Licensure or certification as a School Administrator-Principal
• Valid North Carolina teaching license in an area of Exceptional Children's education
• Valid NC driver's license
• Effective communication skills with students, parents, hospital staff, and school and community contacts
• Experience and expertise in the provision of services to Exceptional Children, including relevant placement laws and regulations as well as the psychology and education of Exceptional Children Ability to communicate well and work with a large, multidisciplinary group of people in an effective and collegial manner.
• Competency in using computers for communication, report-writing, file storage and accessing databases (including CECAS, NCEE, Powerschools, etc.)
• Ability to communicate well and work with a large, multidisciplinary group of people in an effective and collegial manner

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an "equivalent combination of education and experience." If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for details.
Bachelor's degree or above in Teaching Area with or eligible to receive a license level of one of the following: Bachelor's, Master's, Advanced, Doctorate. Must be Highly qualified for EC, Elementary or Core Area.

Supplemental and Contact Information

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All positions in the Division of State Operated Healthcare Facilities (DSOHF) shall be subject to pre-employment drug testing and criminal record background checks. All facilities within DSOHF are tobacco free environments. The use of tobacco products of any kind including vapor products are prohibited from our campus. All employees are required to adhere to the facility's Vaccination Policy.
Please make sure you complete the application in full. Resumes may be uploaded with your application, but will not be accepted in lieu of a fully completed application and will not be considered for qualifying credit. "See Resume" or "See Attachment" will NOT be accepted.
If multiple applications are submitted to an individual position, only the most recent application received prior to the posting closing date will be accepted. Applications must be submitted by 5:00 PM on the closing date.
Applicants will be communicated with via email only for updates on the status of their application. 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 log in to your account. Processing applications will take an average of 6 – 8 weeks due to the high volume of applications received. It is not necessary to contact the Human Resources Office to check the status of an application. Upon the closing date, applications are "Under Review" and will be screened by Human Resources for qualified applicants.
For technical issues with your applications, please call the NeoGov Help Line at 855-524-5627. If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact HR at 919-764-7200.