What are the responsibilities and job description for the Educational Developmental Assistant position at Eastern NC School for the Deaf?
Agency Eastern NC School for the Deaf Division Eastern NC School for the Deaf Job Classification Title Educational Developmental Assistant (S) Position Number 60039215 Grade NC01 About Us North Carolina State Government is one of the state’s largest employers, with over 76,000 employees all working toward a common goal: a safer and stronger North Carolina. We are a large organization comprised of various agencies, offices, and universities, each providing important public services. Eligible state employees are entitled to comprehensive benefits, including a variety of leave options, professional development opportunities, insurance, and more. To learn more about the benefits of being a North Carolina state employee, visit the N.C. Office of State Human Resources' website. Permanent, temporary, and time-limited state government jobs can be found from the mountains to the coast. Find your next opportunity today! Description of Work The major purpose of this position is to provide paraprofessional instructional activities with children who are deaf or hard of hearing with additional disabilities in one or more of the following areas: linguistic development, motor skills, self-help, social-emotional, prevocational, pre-academic, academic, health, hygienic, cognitive and/or behavioral in K-12 program working directly with and under the direction the classroom teacher and supervised by the School Principal. Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences Individual and/or small group instruction/guidance in areas such as: pre-academic, academic, behavior management, cognitive development, language development, self-help, motor skills, and social skills Consults, cooperates and helps person(s) responsible for implementation of the IEP Assisting assigned students(s) with personal hygiene needs, monitoring of behaviors, and shadowing of student(s) during transition periods. Perform work-related tasks as required ****Duties may be required as the need arises within the program. •Driving ENCSD vehicles for the purpose of student transportation and/or daily activities (field trips) •Maintaining a non-expired NCDMV NCDL license with a clean driving record Successfully completing any and all necessary training regarding the operation of state vehicles •Riding on ENCSD vehicles while supervising students enroute to and from school •Gathering, compiling, and disseminating information on daily/weekly/ monthly reports •Maintaining confidentiality with regards to student information •Receiving, compiling, filing and disseminating information from other on and off campus service providers pertaining to students (as directed) •Assisting assigned teacher(s) with classroom duties• *Assisting morning dorm attendants as needed with students *The list above is meant to include established duties/responsibilities, it is not intended to become comprehensive and may be altered by the School Director and/or School Principal as the needs of students or the program arise. This position is essential to school operations and the holder of this position is considered a mandatory employee. Mandatory Employees: Employees who are required to work during adverse weather conditions because their positions have been designated by their agency head or designee as essential to agency operations. Minimum Education and Experience 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 the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details. High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and one year of experience working with students in an educational environment, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. EEO Statement 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. Recruiter: Simone Nichelle Leigh Recruiter Email: SIMONE.LEIGH@ENCSD.K12.NC.US North Carolina State Government is one of the state’s largest employers, with over 76,000 employees all working toward a common goal: a safer and stronger North Carolina. We are a large organization comprised of various agencies, offices, and universities, each providing important public services. Eligible state employees are entitled to comprehensive benefits, including a variety of leave options, professional development opportunities, insurance, and more. To learn more about the benefits of being a North Carolina state employee, visit the N.C. Office of State Human Resources' website. Permanent, temporary, and time-limited state government jobs can be found from the mountains to the coast. Find your next opportunity today! State Application Resources/Frequently Asked Questions Valuing Education and Experience The State of North Carolina values the knowledge and experience of our jobseekers and current state employees. Approximately 91 percent of state job classifications allow experience to be substituted for education or do not require a post-secondary degree. Learn more about how you may qualify for a position through education or directly related experience, or a combination of both, with the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide. 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