Teacher Job at Appalachian State University
Appalachian State University Winston-Salem, NC
$43,400 - $78,400 a year
Posting Details
Request to Recruit
Location
Winston-Salem, NC
Faculty Rank
No
Provide Rank
N/A
Position Number
092851
Department
ASU/RCOE Lab School - 260850
Description of University
Appalachian State University, in North Carolina’s Blue Ridge Mountains, prepares students to lead purposeful lives as global citizens who understand and engage their responsibilities in creating a sustainable future for all. The transformational Appalachian experience promotes a spirit of inclusion that brings people together in inspiring ways to acquire and create knowledge, to grow holistically, to act with passion and determination, and embrace diversity and difference. As one of 17 campuses in the University of North Carolina system, Appalachian enrolls more than 20,000 students, has a low student-to-faculty ratio and offers more than 150 undergraduate and graduate majors.
Position Summary Information
Minimum Qualifications
- Degree in Special Education.
- Hold or be eligible for a NC teaching license in Special Education – General Curriculum.
License/Certification Required
See Minimum Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
- 3+ years of successful teaching experience.
- Master’s degree in education.
- National Board Certification.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The
University of North Carolina System Laboratory School initiative was established by the North Carolina General Assembly to provide enhanced educational programming to improve student performance and to plan demonstration sites for the preparation of future teachers and school administrators.
Appalachian State University is the only UNC System institution to operate two of the System’s nine lab schools — the
App State Academy at Middle Fork and the
App State Academy at Elkin.
The Exceptional Children’s (EC) resource teacher will play an integral role in developing a robust academic program for students in the general education classroom or special education classroom setting. They will be focused on improving student outcomes by building capacity to integrate best practices in teaching, learning, and assessment.
The Academy at Middle Fork is moving toward an innovative, team-based teaching model that promotes co-teaching and inclusive practices. The EC resource teacher will be critical in helping to facilitate this collaborative approach.
Job Duties & Responsibilities
- Create fair, inclusive, and equitable classroom communities
- Foster a growth mindset and model inclusive practices
- Use restorative practices to address learning and behavior needs
- Communicate positively, effectively, and regularly with students and families
- Actively engage with colleagues, school administration, the local community, and university partners to cultivate a collaborative school environment
- Develop and implement an instructional plan to meet the needs of students with disabilities
- Implement co-planning, co-teaching, co-assessment, and co-reflection practices with general education teachers
- Develop and implement Individualized Educational Program (IEP) plans for students, including present levels of educational performance, special education needs, instructional goals and objectives, and the special education and related services required to meet those goals
- Provide research-based specialized instruction to address the instructional goals and objectives contained within each student’s IEP
- Assess the progress of students and use data to inform teaching strategies
- Interpret diagnostic information obtained from tests and other assessment procedures to update IEPs as needed
- Evaluate and assess student progress against instructional objectives
- Employ various teaching techniques, methods, and principles of learning to enable students to meet their IEP goals
- Deliver instruction using appropriate accommodations and modifications
- Follow state-mandated due process procedures and functions
- Monitor student behavior, maintain discipline, deescalate inappropriate behaviors, teach appropriate behavioral strategies, and restrain students when necessary in accordance with established laws and regulations
- Assist students with disabilities with their personal and self-help needs, such as eating, toileting, and other essential tasks that the students are not able to perform by themselves
- Collaborate and plan regularly with general education teachers to ensure students are receiving appropriate classroom accommodations and to help teachers understand student IEPs
- Communicate with parents regarding their child’s educational progress via periodic written progress reports
- Act as a case manager for assigned students; consult with community resources, school support professionals, and parents to better understand and meet student needs
- Maintain student records in accordance with North Carolina’s policies governing services for children with disabilities
- Fully understand and follow expectations set forth by the staff handbook
- Maintain appropriate work habits, including regular and punctual attendance and appropriate use of conference and planning time
- Attend and be fully engaged in staff meetings, PLT meetings, and other committee meetings
- Engage in opportunities for enhanced professional development to stay current in innovative teaching practices affecting the whole child
- Follow a plan for professional development and demonstrate evidence of growth
- Respect the confidentiality of records and information regarding students, families, and teachers in accordance with accepted professional ethics and state and federal laws
- Share responsibility during the school day for the supervision of students in areas of the school
- Comply with state and federal education statutes, including the NC Code of Ethics for Educators
- Adhere to the North Carolina Professional Teaching Standards
- Other duties as assigned
Type of Position
Full Time Position
Staff/Non-Faculty
Staff/Non-Faculty
Appointment Type
1.0
Work Schedule/Hours
Monday - Friday, 7:15 a.m. - 3:15 p.m.; at times this position may require more than the workday to perform the essential duties of this position.
Number of Hours Per Week
40
Number of Months Per Year
10
Mandatory Staff
No
Suggested Salary Range
$43,400 - $78,400 based on experience
Physical Demands of Position
Typical physical demands of a professional position within a school environment.
Posting Details Information
Posting Date
04/28/2023
Closing Date
05/28/2023
Open Until Filled
No
Evaluation of Applications Begins
05/29/2023
Proposed Date of Hire
08/17/2023
Special Instructions to Applicants
For a complete application, please apply and submit all below-required documents electronically through Appalachian State University’s Job Board:
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- NC Teaching License (or a statement indicating your eligibility)
- List of three professional references with contact information
Search Chair Name
Desteney Greene
Search Chair Email
greenedt@appstate.edu
Disability Accommodation Information
Individuals with disabilities may request accommodations in the application process by contacting Maranda Maxey, Director & ADA/504 Coordinator, at 828-262-3056 or maxeymr@appstate.edu.
AA/EEO Statement
Appalachian State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The University does not discriminate in access to its educational programs and activities, or with respect to hiring or the terms and conditions of employment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, political affiliation, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information or sexual orientation.
Important Contacts:
Associate Vice Chancellor of Human Resources/Affirmative Action
Office of Human Resources
330 University Hall Dr.
Boone, NC 28608
(828) 262-3187
hr@appstate.edu
Office of Title IX Compliance
123 I.G. Greer Hall
Boone, NC 28608
(828) 262-2144
titleix@appstate.edu
ADA/504 Coordinator & EEO Officer
224 Joyce Lawrence Lane/Suite 112 Anne Belk Hall
Boone, NC 28608
(828) 262-3056
equalopportunity@appstate.edu
We at Appalachian State University are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusive excellence both locally and globally.
Important Contacts:
Associate Vice Chancellor of Human Resources/Affirmative Action
Office of Human Resources
330 University Hall Dr.
Boone, NC 28608
(828) 262-3187
hr@appstate.edu
Office of Title IX Compliance
123 I.G. Greer Hall
Boone, NC 28608
(828) 262-2144
titleix@appstate.edu
ADA/504 Coordinator & EEO Officer
224 Joyce Lawrence Lane/Suite 112 Anne Belk Hall
Boone, NC 28608
(828) 262-3056
equalopportunity@appstate.edu
We at Appalachian State University are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusive excellence both locally and globally.
Clery Act:
Clery Act Compliance
Division of Institutional Integrity
PO Box 32126
Boone, NC 28608
(828) 262-8111
clery@appstate.edu
https://police.appstate.edu/clery
Division of Institutional Integrity
PO Box 32126
Boone, NC 28608
(828) 262-8111
clery@appstate.edu
https://police.appstate.edu/clery
Diversity and Inclusion at Appalachian
We at Appalachian State University are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusive excellence both locally and globally.
We understand that the successful implementation of diversity, equity, and inclusive excellence is the responsibility of the entire university community, including alumni and official university governing bodies. A diverse campus community supports an influx of broad and distinct ideas that increase learning opportunities and strengthen the impact of our community as we work collectively to achieve a just experience for all.
We actively encourage, support, and promote a global mindset and an equitable environment where all will know that they belong and are safe to express their culture, identity, values, ideas, opinions, and creativity. We are committed to creating a culture of equity opportunity for all, one that has an expectation of fairness, justice, and equity-minded practice at all levels of the university community.
We understand that the successful implementation of diversity, equity, and inclusive excellence is the responsibility of the entire university community, including alumni and official university governing bodies. A diverse campus community supports an influx of broad and distinct ideas that increase learning opportunities and strengthen the impact of our community as we work collectively to achieve a just experience for all.
We actively encourage, support, and promote a global mindset and an equitable environment where all will know that they belong and are safe to express their culture, identity, values, ideas, opinions, and creativity. We are committed to creating a culture of equity opportunity for all, one that has an expectation of fairness, justice, and equity-minded practice at all levels of the university community.
Background Check Statement
Any offer of employment to a successful candidate will be conditioned upon the University’s receipt of a satisfactory criminal background report.
Eligibility for Employment
Proper documentation of identity and eligibility for employment will be required before the hiring process can be completed. This position may or may not be eligible for H-1B sponsorship; EHRA positions are evaluated on a case-by-case basis. To request further information about sponsorship for this position, please contact International Student and Scholar Services and Outreach at
issso@appstate.edu
Quick Link
https://appstate.peopleadmin.com/postings/39855
Posting Number
201501153P
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