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 School is actively recruiting for a School Educator, working title: Computer Teacher. The primary purpose of this position is to provide academic instructional activities with children who are deaf or hard of hearing in Computer Science working directly under the School Principal. This position vacancy will remain open until filled.
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.
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.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies
Bachelor's degree from an Accredited University and must hold or be able to qualify for a valid North Carolina Teaching License in the subject area.
International educators are required to submit an International Education Evaluation for programs completed outside of the US and its territories.
When applying, please make sure to include all prior experience in your application.
Please provide a minimum of two references. One must be the current or most recent supervisor and the other a previous supervisor.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
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.
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 TEACH North Carolina.
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.
Supplemental and Contact Information
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. 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