Teacher, Academy at Middle Fork

Appalachian State University; Walkertown (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4-day week

Free coursework

Master's pay

Professional development

12 monthly paychecks

Salary supplement match

Trailblazer in reimagining schools

Job summary

Appalachian State University’s Academy at Middle Fork in Walkertown, NC invites applicants for a full‑time teaching position. The teacher will join a collaborative grade span and implement co‑teaching, small group instruction, and restorative practices to support all learners.

The Academy offers a 4‑day instructional week with the fifth day for co‑planning and professional development, plus opportunities for free university coursework and ongoing growth within a university lab school setting.

Qualifications

• Experience as an instructional coach or instructional facilitator.
• Hold or be eligible for NC K-6 teaching license.
• National Board Certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Model and meet expectations of the Portrait of a Lab School Team Member.
• Create fair and welcoming classroom communities.
• Set clear expectations and norms for classroom communities.
• Use restorative practices to address learning and behavior needs.
• Collaborate with EC and ML teachers to support individualized plans.

Skills

Instructional coaching

Education

Degree in elementary education

NC teaching license K-6

National Board Certification

Job description

Position Title

Teacher, Academy at Middle Fork

Location

Walkertown, NC

Department

ASU/RCOE Lab School - 260850

Primary Purpose

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 operates the App State Academy at Middle Fork.

The Academy at Middle Fork uses an innovative, team-based teaching model that promotes co‑teaching and inclusive practices. The teacher will be a member of a collaborative grade level span and will use co‑teaching and small group instructional strategies to meet the needs of students. Each week, the teacher will be provided a full day without instructional responsibilities to co‑plan with colleagues, attend Professional Learning Team (PLT) meetings, and participate in professional development.

There are many perks to working at an App State lab school:

• A 4‑day instructional week with the 5th day reserved for co‑planning and professional learning
• Free university coursework to pursue advanced degrees and licensure areas
• Master's pay regardless of when the degree was earned
• Professional development from university faculty
• 12 monthly paychecks
• Match the WS/FCS salary supplement, and
• Be a trailblazer in reimagining schools!

Minimum Qualifications

• Degree in elementary education
• Hold or be eligible for a NC teaching license in elementary education, K-6

License/Certification Required

Hold or be eligible for a NC teaching license in elementary education, K-6

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience as an instructional coach or instructional facilitator
• National Board Certification

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Model and meet the expectations of the Portrait of a Lab School Team Member.
• Create fair and welcoming classroom communities.
• Create clear expectations and norms for classroom communities.
• Use restorative practices to address learning and behavior needs.
• Foster a growth mindset in the classroom.
• Communicate positively, effectively, and regularly with colleagues, students, and families.
• Actively engage with colleagues, school administration, the local community, and university partners to cultivate a collaborative school environment.
• Implement co‑planning, co‑teaching, co‑assessment, and co‑reflection practices with grade level span colleagues, Exceptional Children's (EC) teachers, and Multilingual (ML) teachers.
• Develop innovative, integrated, and inquiry‑based lesson plans that are student‑centered and based on constructivist approaches.
• Utilize instructional materials to support evidence‑based teaching strategies.
• Understand developmental appropriateness of materials and differentiate instruction to meet the needs of all learners.
• Collaborate and plan regularly with EC and ML teachers to ensure students are receiving appropriate classroom accommodations and to understand student IEPs.
• Assess the progress of students and use data to inform teaching strategies.
• Evaluate student performance on a regular basis using formative and summative assessments.
• 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

Contract Type

Full Time Position

Visa Sponsorship

VISA sponsorship is not available for this position. All candidates must be eligible to work and live in the U.S.

Work Schedule

Mon-Fri, 7:15-3:15 pm; at times this position may require more than the workday to perform the essential duties of this position, including attendance and participation at schoolwide events after school hours.

Number of Hours Per Week

40

Number of Months Per Year

10

Suggested Salary Range

Range NC public schools salary scale.

Physical Demands

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.