The Kilby Laboratory School at the University of North Alabama is accepting applications for the position of Special Education Collaborative K-6/Gifted Instructor, Supervising Teacher. This position will serve students in special education in a collaborative environment; complete all special education paperwork accurately, according to regulations and adhering to specified deadlines; demonstrate knowledge of child development and characteristics of special education students; accommodate clinical experiences in the classroom; work collaboratively with other Kilby faculty on instructional strategies; conduct classroom research; serve on committees; and participate in other job-related activities as requested. Additional duties will include supervising student interns, accommodating clinical experiences in the classroom, participation in school-wide trainings, professional organizations, and parent/teacher organization functions. The successful candidate must have a clear understanding of the Alabama Reading Initiative; Alabama Math, Science, and Technology Initiative; College and Career Ready standards; the Alabama Literacy Act, the Alabama Numeracy Act, and be committed to implementing innovative practices.
Application review will begin immediately and continue until the position has been filled. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience according to the State salary schedule. Sponsorship is not available for this position.
Minimum qualifications include a master’s degree in collaborative special education, gifted education, or elementary education (K-6) is required; education specialist (Ed.S.) degree is preferred; three or more years of teaching experience in grades K-6 is preferred; three years of teaching experience in grades P-6 is preferred; National Board for Professional Teaching Standards Certification is preferred; STEM instructional experience is preferred; training in the science of reading (LETRS) is preferred; ability to be deemed Highly Qualified in the State of Alabama; valid, unencumbered Alabama Professional Educator Certificate in Collaborative Special Education (K-6), Gifted Education P-12, or Elementary Education K-6 or the ability to obtain such through reciprocity is required. If the applicant does not have a certification in gifted education, the applicant must obtain such by the end of the third year of employment.
To view the complete job description and/or apply for this position, please visit our Online Employment System at https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/una/jobs/5221916/instructor-supervising-teacher-special-ed-collaborative-k-6-gifted-kilby-labora. Applications will only be accepted via this system. Please be prepared to upload a cover letter, resume, and a statement of special education philosophy at the time of application, as well as provide contact information for at least three professional references. Transcripts are also required. Please see the online posting for details regarding transcript requirements. For questions, please email employment@una.edu or call 256-765-4291 and select option #2. Selecting an option other than #2 will result in a delayed response.
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