Instructor​/Supervising Teacher; Special Ed Collaborative K-6​/Gifted; Kilby Laboratory School

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.

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.

Official transcripts for the highest degree attained are required of the successful candidate, but unofficial copies will be accepted for the application process. If any of your graduate hours in the relevant teaching discipline are taken from a degree(s) that is not your highest attained, an official transcript of that degree(s) must also be submitted. Electronic copies, if available, of unofficial transcripts may be attached under the attachment headings of Unofficial Transcript 1, Unofficial Transcript 2, etc.

Electronic copies of unofficial/official transcripts may also be requested to be sent to employment. If electronic copies of transcripts are unavailable, hard copies must be sent to:
Human Resources, One Harrison Plaza, UNA Box 5043, Florence, AL, 35632 or brought to 601 Cramer Way, Room 226. Official transcripts must be sent directly to HR from the issuing school via email or postal mail to be considered official. Transcripts with a designation of "Issued to Student", or with the student name listed as the recipient will not be considered official.

Official transcripts will be required of the successful candidate prior to the start date of the appointment, but unofficial copies will be accepted for the application process. If you attended UNA, please  to fill out an online, electronic transcript request form. Your transcripts will be delivered to HR and we will upload them to your application packet at no charge to you.

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