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If you are interested in any of the vacancies listed below, please submit your application to:

 

Director, Human Resources 

CCS Central Office

911 Andrews Road, Murphy, NC 28906
(828) 837-2722

 email:  [email protected] 

 

Applications may be printed from this website or you can visit Central Office between 8 am and 4 pm, Monday through Friday.  If you have submitted an application within the last 2-years (non-certified) 4-years (certified) you may activate it by contacting the HR director at [email protected] 

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Principal:  Cherokee County Career Academy (Oaks Academy)

Cherokee County Schools is seeking a visionary, dynamic leader for the Principal of the Cherokee County Career Academy (Oaks Academy).  The Career Academy (Oaks Academy) currently serves grades 6-12 as an alternative learning setting. However, the Career Academy (Oaks) will soon be housed as its own entity (school/PSU) on the Campus of the Cherokee County Schools of Innovation for the 23-24 school year and will make available Career Technical Education courses to all CCS high school students.  These courses include but are not limited to: mechatronics, computer graphic design, broadcasting and digital media, aviation, Public Safety (military science, fire fighting, criminal justice, ems), etc. The selected candidate in collaboration with the CTE Director will immediately provide leadership, and begin planning, evaluation and administration of Career Technical Education (CTE) program core processes for all the district high schools in preparation of the opening of the Career Academy. Immediate planning of transportation of the high schools to the courses provided at the Career Academy and other operational systems must begin. The principal will also continue to oversee the alternative learning program with an emphasis on real world career experience for alternative students with the ultimate goal of preparing students for life.  The selected candidate will be able to see the best in all students and create opportunities for students to find the best within themselves to envision and achieve a productive future.  

 

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

 Partnership Development:

  1. Along with the CTE Director, identify, establish, maintain, facilitate, and develop strategic community partnerships with business and industry as well as post-secondary institutions, community partners, government agencies, and the school district to support and inform operations, curriculum, and programming of theCareer Academy.
  2. Establish, expand and engage industry partners with each pathway in coordination with CTE Director.
  3. Works collaboratively with post-secondary institutions, Chamber of Commerce and community organizations while monitoring the Dual Enrollment programs and Articulation Agreements with the local technical college. 
  4. Works collaboratively with the Principal and staff of Tri County Early College to coordinate classroom opportunities for alternative students to grow into their academic potential through the creative sharing of staff, time, and opportunity.

Staffing:

  1. Work collaboratively with central office staff and CCS administration to guide recruitment, selection, hiring, training, assignment, and evaluation of Career Academy staff.
  2. Supervise and evaluate CTE school personnel in collaboration with the CCS administration
  3. Support the CTE staff and Career Technical Student Organizations to build student leadership, communication, problem-solving, work ethic, and collaboration skills.
  4. Utilize proximity of Alternative School setting to encourage and engage at-risk students to explore careers and active employment. 

Communication:

  1. Share information regularly and appropriately with CCS Board, Superintendent, administrators, faculty, staff, parents and partners as well as the community.
  2. Initiate and maintain regular communication with partners. Serve as liaison between, business and industry partners, and CCS Career Academy administration and staff.

Cherokee County Schools is seeking qualified applicants for an Administrative Assistant position at Andrews High School.

 

Successful applicant must possess, meet, or exceed the following criteria:

  • Two-year degree in Business or Accounting preferred
  • Strong Verbal and Written Communication Skills
  • Internet Processing Capabilities
  • Organizational and time management skills
  • Proficient use of Microsoft products, including Word and Excel
  • Sensitive to confidential material
  • Preference given to those with prior work experience in an office setting 

 

Responsibilities

  • Answer and direct phone calls
  • Power School application with student information to be kept up to date
  • Provide general support to visitors
  • Use of financial software LINQ and EPES for school accounting
  • Preparation of school Purchase Orders
  • Preparation of regularly scheduled financial reports
  • Develop and maintain a filing system
  • Update and maintain office policies and procedures
  • Order office supplies and research new suppliers that may offer better price points
  • Monitors school allotment budgets to fully utilize allocations without overspending
  • Submit and reconcile expense reports on a monthly basis
  • Act as the point of contact for purchasing (accounts payable) and money collections (accounts receivable)
  • Responsible for processing deposits and check writing
  • Maintains records of school orders and inventory and follows up with vendors on shipment and delivery
  • Reports to principal to handle requests and queries relating to school business
  • Reports to district finance officer relating to school finance

 

Cherokee County Schools is soliciting an outside provider for physical therapy contracted services.  Interested parties should submit proposals that addresses the qualifications that are requested.

 

School Physical Therapist – District Contracted Service

 

  • Contract provides services to students eligible for related services
  • Improves, develops, restores or maintains a child’s sensory motor function in educational

environments

  • Functions as “related service personnel” under state and federal law and regulations
  • Responsible to Director of Special Education

 

Qualifications for Contractor and all service providers and therapists:

  • Degree in physical therapy from an accredited program.
  • Licensed to practice physical therapy in North Carolina
  • Provides services to students eligible for related services 
  • Improves, develops, restores or maintains a child’s sensory motor function in educational environments 
  • Functions as “related service personnel” under state and federal law and regulations
  • Be able to bill Medicaid 

 

Experience and Skills: Must have skills and knowledge in the following areas:

  1. identification of physical impairments/delays 
  2. treatment planning specific to children ages 3 - 22
  3. intervention -including but not limited to: • facilitation of developmental motor skills • postural awareness, ambulation and gait training • sensorimotor processing • cardiovascular function • wheelchair mobility • adaptation or modification of equipment • recommendation and monitoring or orthoses and other assistive devices • prevention of initial or additional deformity or disability via early intervention and transportation needs of students 

 Contractor must be able to perform the following job roles and functions:

  • conduct appropriate evaluation of students referred for related services under IDEA and prepare written reports of the evaluations and findings
  • participate in meetings as member of the multidisciplinary team
  • participate in development of IEP or 504 plans for eligible students 
  • provide direct and indirect physical therapy in educational settings/least restrictive environments to children 
  • collaborate with other school personnel regarding physical therapy and the students’ needs 
  • delegate activities to teachers, parents and paraprofessionals 
  • train/instruct teachers, parents and paraprofessionals in delegated techniques and equipment use 
  • travel to and among schools to provide services 
  • maintain records of service provided 
  • lift, transfer and position children and equipment as necessary two years’ experience in pediatrics and/or school setting, receive mentorship whenever

available

 

Please send proposals to Ms. Kim Gibson to [email protected] or 911 Andrews Rd., Murphy, NC 28906. Additionally, qualification will be posted to our website at www.cherokee.k12.nc.us.   For more information regarding this contractual service, please contact Ms. Kim Gibson at (828) 837-2722 ext. 2420. The solicitation will be advertised until contracted. Cherokee County Schools is an equal opportunity employer. 

 

 

Vacancy:

School Psychologist

Qualifications:

1.      NC School Psychologist License

2.      Master’s Degree in School Psychology

Reports To:

Director of Exceptional Children

Job Goal:

To enable students to derive the fullest possible educational experience from school by promoting their sense of self and treating any psychological or mental health problems

Performance Responsibilities:

(This may not include all tasks which may be found in this position)

 

1.      Assists in early identification of students’ learning and adjustment problems and in identifying factors in the learning environment that may affect the student and assessing the degree of impact.

2.      Conducts assessments appropriate to the focus of concern and according to prevailing professional standards. The assessments take into consideration the characteristics of the student or group of students, including ethnic, cultural, socioeconomic and handicapping considerations

3.      Integrates data from assessments and develops hypotheses relative to instructional and educational programming and program eligibility and placement

4.      Assists in planning and developing interventions, programs, and/or services based on the identified needs of the student or group of students.

5.      Teachers students how to develop effective learning strategies and personal and social skills

6.       Counsels students on educational and personal adjustment issues

7.      Evaluates effectiveness of individual and group interventions and modifies interventions based on the data collected

8.       Demonstrates knowledge of consultation models and processes

9.      Consults with teachers, staff, and parents about ways to facilitate learning and adjustment for individuals or groups of students and on classroom, school, or system need

10.   Helps to coordinate between the school system and other relevant agencies to facilitate services for students and families

11.   Interprets educational policies, programs, and procedures related to psychological services

12.    Provides information and/or education in the application of learning theory, child development, and other psychological principles to school personnel and families

13.   Plans and implements in-service programs for staff and families

14.   Conducts or assists in conducting formal and informal needs assessments to determine program characteristics and needs

15.   Assists in planning for program evaluations and assists school personnel in analyzing, interpreting, and disseminating the results of program evaluations

16.   Assists in the development of a comprehensive program of services for all students and adheres to established program goals, priorities, and objectives. 

17.   Plans, maintains, and/or participates in a system of accountability for services delivered

18.   Delivers services consistent with the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) and the American Psychological Association (APA) ethical principles and professional standards of practice

19.   Observes federal, state, and local policies and regulations in the delivery of school psychological services.

20.   Works to ensure students’ rights and welfare in the school and community

21.   Engages in continuing professional development by assessing one’s own needs and seeks ways to address needs

22.   Other duties as assigned   

 

Spanish Teacher -- District

(Certification in area is required.)

 

High School Science Teacher –Murphy High School

(Certification in this area is required.)

 

School Counselor (Beginning in the 2022/2023 school year) -- District

Candidate must have a master’s degree in school counseling or have successfully completed a minimum of 24 semester hours towards a master’s degree in school counseling and working towards completion of the school counseling master’s program

 

School Resource Officer -- District

Completion of Basic Law Enforcement Training (B.L.E.T.) required.  Experience in law enforcement is preferred.

 

Exceptional Children’s Teacher – Murphy Elementary School

K-12 Exceptional Children’s Certification is Required.  Prefer experience with Evidence-Based Practices in Special Education for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder. 

 

Part-Time and Full Time - Tech I

Cherokee County Schools Technology Department is seeking individuals to support and maintain both administrative and instructional technology hardware and software. This work includes the repair of technology-related equipment. Employee provides on-site assistance in classrooms, media centers, computer labs, and administrative offices. The employee identifies problems and takes appropriate corrective action. Typically, this employee will provide first response support from the system level for the maintenance and operation of computers, software, and networks at the building level. 

 

Graduation from a two-year college or technical school and one year of experience; or equivalent combination of training and experience. Work experience in an enterprise IT environment is desired. The successful applicant will also have the ability to climb a ladder and lift 75 pounds.

 

High School Math Teacher –District

(Certification in area is required.)

 

Custodian/Bus Driver – District

Applicants must hold a valid CDL with passenger and school bus endorsements.

 

Custodian Job Description:

 

o   Performs routine, manual cleaning and maintaining buildings.

o   Performs recurring tasks in accordance with established practices and cleaning schedules.

o   Knowledge of cleaning methods, materials and equipment.

o   Skill in the use of small equipment used in routine cleaning.

o   Performs outside grounds upkeep. 

o   Ability to understand and follow simple oral or written directions.

o   Ability to work with others and be flexible with scheduling.

 

Cafeteria Workers (Part-Time)

Qualifications: 

High School Diploma preferred or equivalent

Able to remain standing for duration of shift

Able to lift up to 50 pounds

Computer skills a plus

First Aid/CPR certification preferred

ServSafe Certified preferred

Job Description:

Final prep for breakfast and lunch

Serving and cleaning of kitchen/serving area/dining area and other duties assigned by cafeteria manager.

Training as a backup cashier.

Hours:  Vary by school for a maximum of 207 days per school year.

 

Individuals interested in the above position should submit a job application to Jennifer Rayfield, School Nutrition Supervisor at Central Office, 911 Andrews Road, Murphy, NC  28906.  Positions will be advertised until filled.   

 

All positions will be advertised until filled.