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Exceptional Children OCS Location: Jones Senior High School Report to: Principal Terms of Employment: 10 months

Qualifications:

• Must hold or eligible to receive an Exceptional Childrens NC Professional Educator's License in Special Education: General Curriculum (88091).

Salary: NC State Salary Schedule plus Local Supplement. $3500 Signing Bonus* Application Deadline: Open until filled Position Summary:

• To teach special education students in the Occupational Course of Study (OCS) pathway; support curriculum development and identify resource needs for the program; access and analyze data sources to help student achievement: collaborate with Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) staff and OE to ensure appropriate supports, referrals and evaluations are occurring in a timely manner for identified students; design, provide, supervise and enhance in-school and community-based vocational opportunities and experiences for students.
• Write and Maintain IEPs and corresponding files on time in a compliant manner.
• Assist parents in making connections for transition to postgraduate activities.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Ensure appropriate courses for Occupational Course of Study (OCS) pathway are updated and offered to students; stay current with OCS curriculum changes from NCDPI.
2. Serve as JCPS Liaison with NCVPS and high schools with OCS courses.
3. Develop/identify, implement and support a program curriculum grounded in evidence-based practice and centered on life skill development and job readiness, emphasizing functional literacy.
4. Research and make recommendations for vocational skill development programs for students; evaluate transition materials and assist with administration of transition assessments, as appropriate.
5. Conduct classroom and work site courses for Occupational Prep classes 1-4.
6. Provide information to families and teachers on employment opportunities, living alternatives and community resources for students with disabilities.
7. Review of Career Portfolio for all students enrolled in the Occupational Course of Study to maintain adequate records regarding completion of vocational training requirements for the OCS.
8. Case Manage IEP meetings to ensure appropriate transitional goals and objectives.
9. Ensure that all parents are informed of their childs participation in vocational training activities (in- school, community and work based).
10. Ensure that parents/students are aware of the Occupational Course of Study (OCS) graduation requirements/service hour requirements. And, ensure that the proper program paperwork is completed.
11. Perform other duties as deemed necessary by your supervision.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

*Signing Bonus: Must work full year or the bonus will be prorated and be returned.