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

Special Education Collaborative K-6/Gifted Instructor, Supervising Teacher

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.