School Educator IV/Assessment Coordinator – Wright School Position Available In Durham, North Carolina

School Educator IV/Assessment Coordinator – Wright School 
Salary $44,100.00 – $73,382.00 Annually Location Durham County, NC Job Type Permanent Full-Time Job Number 25-03705 WS 60043513 Department Dept of Health and Human Services Division Wright School Opening Date 04/08/2025 Closing Date 4/22/2025 5:00 PM Eastern Job Class Title School Educator IV Position Number 60043513 Section Wright School Salary Grade

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Description of Work Wright School We are currently recruiting for a School Educator IV to function as an Assessment Coordinator at Wright School in Durham, North Carolina. The primary purpose of this position is to individually assess and/or provide services to children admitted to treatment at the Wright School. Duties and responsibilities of this position include but are not limited to the following: Ensure that Wright School maintains compliance with all state and federal exceptional children’s regulations including eligibility determination, IEP development, progress monitoring, IEP compliance process, maintenance of required documentation in ECATS, maintenance of required documentation in Power school. Coordinate student assessments by overseeing integration of assessments from multiple disciplines including teacher counselors (special education), Educational Diagnostician, psychology, speech-language, occupational therapy, psychiatry, and social work. Work toward identifying the most efficient and effective use of human resources to meet the day-to-day needs of children in the treatment milieu including managing crisis situations involving managing student behavior, solve problems with children, assess at risk behavior, manage medical emergencies, balance the needs of students with available resources, and provide emergency on-call coverage to the building. Work with the Chief Operating Officer to ensure related service providers required to meet EC compliance rules are identified, recruited, hired, scheduled, and managed according to DHHS contracting rules. These services can include occupational therapy, psychological services, speech and Language services, physical therapy services, and specialized providers for hearing/vision/mobility needs. Directly supervise the Educational Diagnostician and Speech and Language Pathologist who provide assessment and intervention services for all students admitted to Wright School. The normal working hours for this position are Monday – Friday; 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.; however, flexibility is required to meet facility needs. This is a full-time position and eligible for the full state benefits package. About the

Department of Health and Human Services/ Wright School:

The NC Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) it’s one of the largest most complex agencies in the state with approximately 18,000 employees. In collaboration with its partners, it is responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of all North Carolinians. Wright School delivers treatment services using the Re-Education philosophy, model and related staffing pattern. Rather than a medical model where treatment services are delivered by a variety of specialist (nurses, occupational therapists, recreational therapists, art therapists, play therapist, rehabilitation therapist, etc.) the primary agents of change at Wright School are Teacher/Counselors, supported by the EDA staff. Educational and mental health professionals are cross trained and the methodology, vocabulary laws and regulations of both disciplines. Treatment services are planned and delivered by the milieu team of Teachers/Counselors and EDAs and include social skills training, cognitive behavioral therapy, group problem solving, individual and group behavior management programs. Treatment services to families are also delivered by Liaison Teacher/Counselors who provide a variety of skill-based training to families and how to meet children’s special needs at home. Compensation and Benefits
The state of North Carolina offers excellent comprehensive benefits. Employees can participate in health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, and the NCFlex program (numerous high quality low cost benefits on a pretax basis). Employees also receive paid vacation, sick, and community service leave. In addition, paid parental leave is available to eligible employees. Visit website for State Benefits. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies 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 clearly possess all of the following: Excellent oral and written communication skills Excellent organization and time management skills
Knowledge of the Development of IEPs
Knowledge of current principles, practices, professional standards and techniques employed in the evaluation of children with mental health needs and learning problems
Ability to administer standardized educational and social emotional assessments and collect and analyze data and determine relevant strengths, needs, and interventions
Knowledge of practices in the fields of special education, speech language, psychology, and allied health professions

Management Preferences:

Experience and training in Exceptional Children’s (EC) eligibility determination process
Experience with ECATS and PowerSchool
Knowledge of the Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA)
Experience with mental health disorders of childhood; developmental disabilities; specialized training in the Autism Diagnostic Observation System (ADOS-2); and experience in community collaboration 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. Employer
State of North Carolina
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http://www.ncdhhs.gov/
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