State of North Carolina

Description of Work

Wright School

• Per G.S. 126-5(c1) (37), this position is Exempt from all provisions of NC General Statute Chapter 126 (State Human Resources Act) with the exception of Articles 6 and 7.*

Now Hiring: Exceptional Children’s (EC) Facilitator – School Educator IV

Location: Wright School, Durham, NC

Wright School is looking for an enthusiastic and detail-oriented professional to join our close-knit team as an Exceptional Children’s (EC) Facilitator. This is a 12-month, full-time position with the flexibility to take earned vacation at your discretion and a maximum caseload of just 24 students.

Why Join Us?

• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a structured Monday–Friday schedule (8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.) with flexibility built in to meet program needs.
• Manageable Caseload: With no more than 24 students at a time, you’ll have the space to focus on quality, not just quantity.
• Strong Support: Collaborate with a highly skilled Assessment Team (Educational Diagnostician, Speech Language Pathologist, teachers, therapists, and psychologists).
• Comprehensive Benefits: Health insurance options, retirement plans, paid vacation/sick/community service leave, and paid parental leave.

What You’ll Do

• Coordinate and complete all EC and 504 paperwork for Wright School students within ECATS.
• Maintain student data Infinite Campus to support EC processes and smooth school transitions.
• Partner with colleagues, parents, and related service providers to ensure compliance with federal and state special education requirements.
• Contribute to a treatment model that blends education and mental health approaches in a small, highly supportive therapeutic setting.

About Wright School

Wright School, part of the NC Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), serves children ages 6–12 with serious emotional and behavioral challenges. We use the Re-Education philosophy—a model that empowers Teacher/Counselors as primary agents of change, blending educational and therapeutic support in a structured, nurturing community. Our small program size allows staff to form strong, meaningful connections with students and families.

Compensation & Benefits

Employees of the State of North Carolina enjoy:

• Health insurance options
• Standard and supplemental retirement plans
• NCFlex pre-tax benefits
• Paid vacation, sick, and community service leave
• Paid parental leave (for eligible employees)

For more information, visit the NC DHHS Benefits and Wellness website: NC DHHS Benefits and Wellness website.

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:

• Knowledge of federal and state EC regulations (IDEA, ECATS, IEP development).
• Ability to support students with significant emotional and behavioral needs.
• Ability to use a collaborative approach to working with families and professionals.
• Ability to manage complex timelines and multiple systems.

Management Preferences:

• Experience in school social work, EC case management, or working in a re-education environment or other therapeutic environment.

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.

Degrees must be from appropriately accredited colleges or universities.

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.

NOTE: For temporary, contract or other supplemental staffing appointments: There are no paid leave, retirement or other benefits associated with these appointment types.

For permanent and time-limited appointments:

Eligible employees have benefits that include employee health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, NC Flex (a variety of high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis), and paid vacation, sick, and community service leave, to name a few. Paid parental leave is available for eligible employees. Some benefits require 30 + hours work/week for participation.