Exceptional Children (EC) Director, Lab Schools
Full Time
Winston-Salem, NC
Posted
Job description
Posting Details
Request to Recruit
Location
Winston-Salem, NC
Faculty Rank
No
Provide Rank
N/A
Position Number
094961
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 to hold a NC Teaching License in Special Education.
- At least 5 years of successful EC teaching experience.
- Experience working with Exceptional Children’s programming, including case management, writing IEPs, and special education law.
- Proficient in Every Child Accountability & Tracking System (ECATS).
License/Certification Required
North Carolina Professional Teaching License – special education.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree in education.
- School administration license.
- Experience and expertise with co-teaching.
- Familiarity with Special Education High Leverage Practices.
- Experience working with students with challenging behaviors.
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 Director will support EC and general education teachers with effective implementation of instruction using evidence-based programs and strategies with the ultimate goal of improving outcomes for students with disabilities in both the general curriculum and adapted curriculum settings. This position will oversee, monitor, and be responsible for the overall operation, compliance, and reporting requirements of the Exceptional Children’s program at the App State Academy at Middle Fork and the App State Academy at Elkin.
This person will be stationed at the Academy at Middle Fork in Winston-Salem but will travel to Elkin between the two lab schools.
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 Director will support EC and general education teachers with effective implementation of instruction using evidence-based programs and strategies with the ultimate goal of improving outcomes for students with disabilities in both the general curriculum and adapted curriculum settings. This position will oversee, monitor, and be responsible for the overall operation, compliance, and reporting requirements of the Exceptional Children’s program at the App State Academy at Middle Fork and the App State Academy at Elkin.
This person will be stationed at the Academy at Middle Fork in Winston-Salem but will travel to Elkin between the two lab schools.
The lab schools are moving toward an innovative, team-based teaching model that promotes co-teaching and inclusive practices. The EC Director will be critical in helping to establish this collaborative approach.
Job Duties & Responsibilities
Coordination of EC Programming
- Provide support and assistance in implementing the special education program and related services
- Collaborate with EC teachers to improve student outcomes by building capacity to integrate best practices in teaching, learning, and assessment
- Model and assist EC teachers and general education teachers with implementing co-teaching and inclusive practices
- Lead weekly EC PLT meetings
- Ensure EC teachers have collaborative planning with general education teachers
- Communicate regularly with the Director of Lab Schools and principals about professional development, materials, and equipment needs for EC teachers and special education programming
- Communicate regularly with the Director of Curriculum and Federal Programs to ensure a collaborative, united partnership between EC and general education
- Assist in developing EC schedules to ensure services are provided to remain in compliance with IEP goals
- Coordinate with contracted service providers to schedule services and ensure contracted personnel are adhering to service delivery requirements
- Mentor new EC teachers, both beginning teachers and those new to the lab school
Compliance and Monitoring
- Provide support to EC teachers with appropriate development and implementation of quality IEPs, compliance, IEP meetings, and data collection with instructional practices
- Assist EC teachers in the preparation of IEP meetings
- Oversee student re-evaluation review meetings as needed to determine ongoing eligibility and appropriate student services
- Coordinate and track initial referrals for special education, ensuring proper procedures are followed, to determine eligibility for special education
- Coordinate and track all special education transfer students, ensuring proper procedures are followed, to determine NC eligibility for special education
- Advise the Assistant Dean & Director of Lab Schools and the Principal on all legal issues related to EC policies, procedures, and services
- Maintain all data in the ECATS online reporting system pertinent for state reporting
- Working collaboratively with the EC staff, provide annual training to staff on the legally required provision of services in the general education and special education settings
- Develop, submit, and maintain the IDEA grant application
- Monitor the IDEA budget and make adjustments and recommendations accordingly
- Provide timely reporting of all requested data to DPI
- Provide timely submission of all special education grants and budgets
- Attend regional and state EC meetings and conferences
To learn more about the EC Director position and the lab schools, click here.
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
12
Mandatory Staff
No
Suggested Salary Range
Up to $71,000
Physical Demands of Position
Typical physical demands of a professional position within a school environment.
Posting Details Information
Posting Date
03/20/2023
Closing Date
04/20/2023
Open Until Filled
No
Evaluation of Applications Begins
04/20/2023
Proposed Date of Hire
07/03/2023
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
Hannah Reeder
Search Chair Email
reederhs@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/39321
Posting Number
201501137P
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