Teacher, Academy at Middle Fork

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Position Title Teacher, Academy at Middle Fork Location Walkertown, NC Faculty Rank No Provide Rank Position Number 0A1221 Department ASU/RCOE Lab School - 260850

Position Summary Information

Primary Purpose

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 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!

The teacher must be an enthusiastic and transformative teacher who will plan innovative lessons, cultivate a welcoming community of learners, and implement authentic, project-based learning experiences. The teacher will facilitate a learning environment by planning, organizing, and implementing an appropriate instructional program that promotes students to think deeply and critically about learning that is meaningful and relevant to their culture, lives, and future. They must be flexible, willing to work collaboratively with others, and committed to the academic growth of all students regardless of need.

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

Job Duties & 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

Type of Position Full Time Position Staff/Non-Faculty Staff/Non-Faculty VISA Sponsorship? VISA sponsorship is not available for this position. All candidates must be eligible to work and live in the U.S. Appointment Type 1.0 Work Schedule/Hours 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 Mandatory Staff No Suggested Salary Range Range NC public schools salary scale. Physical Demands of Position

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.

Posting Details Information

Posting Date 10/05/2026 Closing Date Open Until Filled Yes Evaluation of Applications Begins 10/19/2026 Proposed Date of Hire 11/16/2026 Special Instructions to Applicants

Please attach the required documents:

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• List of professional references with contact information (minimum of 3)

Search Chair Name Amie Snow Search Chair Email snowab@appstate.edu Quick Link https://appstate.peopleadmin.com/postings/56524 Posting Number 201501865P

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter / Letter of Interest
• List of References with Contact Information

Optional Documents

• License/Certification