The East Carolina Community School within the College of Education is seeking qualified applicants for a full-time, 11-month Exempt Professional Staff (EPS) position. This is a stated definite term appointment for the role of Exceptional Child Director/Teacher. As an educator within the East Carolina University School, the EC Director/Special education teacher will collaborate to cultivate a culture of innovation that supports effective academic and behavior interventions and practices to promote academic and personal success for all students, including those with disabilities, in the school. In particular, this includes providing or coordinating the provision of 1) special education and related services as identified on eligible students' Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and/or 504 Plans, 2) allowable accommodations and/or assistive technology throughout instruction and assessment, and 3) work collaboratively with others to facilitate and implement innovative instruction to achieve the mission of the school.
Minimum Education/Experience - Bachelor's degree and an initial special education – general curriculum teaching license; excellent oral and written communication skills; and evidence of skill in working with at risk student populations. Qualifying degrees must be conferred and received from appropriately accredited institutions.
License or Certification Required by Statute or Regulation - Current North Carolina initial special education – general curriculum license is required.
Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education - A minimum of 3 years teaching experience and a Master's degree.1) teaching experience with student groups, in particular, students with disabilities receiving instruction in the general education curriculum, 2) knowledge and skills in assistive technology, Universal Design for Learning, and Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports, and 3) documented experience collaborating with general educators to support learners with disabilities. Additional preferences would include the following: knowledge of public school and university partnerships; experience as a school-level mentor or clinical teacher.