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EC Teacher - Blended Classroom, Academy at Middle Fork (Winston-Salem)

🇺🇸 Walkertown, North Carolina 🕑 Full-Time 💰 TBD 💻 Teaching 🗓️ October 1st, 2026
K8 K-12

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Appalachian State University is hiring an EC Teacher - Blended Classroom for the Academy at Middle Fork to provide specialized instruction and behavioral support to students with disabilities. The teacher will develop and implement IEPs, co-teach with other educators, maintain a supportive classroom environment, and engage in professional development to enhance student growth.

Highlights

  • Provide specialized instruction to students with disabilities including developmental delay, functional behavioral skills, and autism.

  • Develop and implement Individualized Educational Program (IEP) plans in compliance with IDEA.

  • Co-teach with general education teachers, EC teachers, and speech-language pathologists.

  • Assist students with self-help needs such as eating and toileting.

  • Use restorative practices and a growth mindset to address learning and behavior needs.

  • Maintain regular communication and positive interactions with colleagues, students, and families.

  • Required qualifications include a degree in special education and a North Carolina Teaching License in Special Education.

  • Preferred qualifications include 3+ years teaching experience, experience with mild disabilities and autism, a master’s degree, and National Boards certification.

  • Work schedule is full-time, Monday to Friday from 7:15 a.m. to 3:15 p.m., 40 hours per week over 10 months.

  • Compensation is based on North Carolina Teacher Salary plus Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools salary supplement.

EC Teacher - Blended Classroom, Academy at Middle Fork (Winston-Salem) Full Description

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  • Resume
  • NC Teaching License (or a statement indicating your eligibility)
  • List of three professional references with contact information
Posting Details
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Position Title EC Teacher - Blended Classroom, Academy at Middle Fork (Winston-Salem)
Location Walkertown, NC
Faculty Rank No
Provide Rank N/A
Position Number 096341
Department ASU/RCOE Lab School - 260850
Position Summary Information
Primary Purpose
The Academy at Middle Fork is a UNC-System lab school that is operated by Appalachian State University in partnership with Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools

The Exceptional Children’s teacher will play an integral role in developing a robust academic program for students in a self-contained, blended classroom. They will provide specialized instruction to support students with disabilities such as, but not limited to, developmental delay, functional behavior skills, and autism. They are expected to guide students in their social, emotional, and academic development. The teacher must be an enthusiastic and transformative teacher who will plan innovative lessons, cultivate an 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 is 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 special education
  • NC Teaching License – Special Education: General Curriculum (K-12) and/or Special Education: Adapted Curriculum (K-12)
License/Certification Required
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Preferred Qualifications
  • 3+ years of successful teaching experience
  • Experience working with students with mild disabilities and Autism
  • Master’s degree in special education
  • National Boards
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The North Carolina General Assembly established the University of North Carolina System Laboratory School initiative to provide enhanced educational programming to improve student performance and to plan demonstration sites to prepare future teachers and school administrators. Appalachian State University operates the App State Academy at Middle Fork.

There are many perks to working at an App State lab school:
  • 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
  • WS/FCS salary supplement, and
  • You get to be a trailblazer in reimagining schools!

Job Duties & Responsibilities
  • Model and meet the expectations of the Portrait of a Lab School Team Member.
  • Use restorative practices and a growth mindset to address learning and behavior needs.
  • Communicate, engage, and interact positively, effectively, and regularly with colleagues, students, and families.
  • Provide specialized instruction and behavioral support to students with disabilities such as, but not limited to, developmental delay, functional behavioral skills, and autism.
  • Provide high-quality instruction aligned with the NC Standard Course of Study, student IEP goals, and progress monitoring data, utilizing a variety of teaching methods and materials to support student learning.
  • Maintain a structured and supportive classroom environment that encourages positive behavior and learning.
  • Develop and implement Individualized Educational Program (IEP) plans for students, ensuring compliance with IDEA.
  • Assist students with disabilities with their personal and self-help needs, such as eating, toileting, and other essential tasks that the students are not able to perform by themselves.
  • Co-teach with general education teachers, other EC teachers, and/or speech-language pathologists, to provide instruction for students.
  • Provide guidance and support to the EC teacher assistant in implementing instructional strategies, managing student behavior, and fulfilling their roles in supporting student learning.
  • Maintain appropriate work habits, including regular and punctual attendance and appropriate use of conference and planning time.
  • Engage in opportunities for enhanced professional development to stay current in innovative teaching practices affecting the whole child.
  • Comply with state and federal education statutes, including the NC Code of Ethics for Educators and 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 Monday-Friday, 7:15 a.m.-3:15 p.m.; At times this position may require more than the workday to perform the essential duties of this position.
Number of Hours Per Week 40
Number of Months Per Year 10
Mandatory Staff No
Suggested Salary Range Based on NC Teacher Salary + WS/FCS Supplement
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 09/30/2026
Closing Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Evaluation of Applications Begins 10/14/2026
Proposed Date of Hire 11/02/2026
Special Instructions to Applicants
  • Cover Letter
  • Resume
  • NC Teaching License (or a statement indicating your eligibility)
  • List of three professional references with contact information
Search Chair Name Shaylee Rogers
Search Chair Email [email protected]
Quick Link https://appstate.peopleadmin.com/postings/56465
Posting Number 201501861P
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Required Documents
  1. Cover Letter / Letter of Interest
  2. Resume
  3. License/Certification
  4. List of References with Contact Information

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