Teacher, Academy at Middle Fork (2 vacancies)

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Appalachian State University is hiring a Teacher for the Academy at Middle Fork. The role involves planning and implementing innovative, inquiry-based lessons, fostering inclusive classroom communities, collaborating with colleagues including Exceptional Children and Multilingual teachers, and engaging in professional development to support student growth.

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Create and maintain welcoming, fair classroom communities using restorative practices.
Employ co-teaching, co-planning, co-assessment, and co-reflection methods with grade-level and specialized colleagues.
Develop and implement student-centered, project-based instructional programs aligned with constructivist approaches.
Differentiate instruction and collaborate on accommodations for students with IEPs and multilingual needs.
Assess student progress regularly using formative and summative assessments and adjust teaching accordingly.
Maintain regular attendance and participate fully in staff, PLT, and committee meetings.
Hold or be eligible for a North Carolina K-6 elementary teaching license with a degree in elementary education.
Enjoy a 4-day instructional week with a dedicated planning and professional learning day weekly.
Receive a salary based on NC Teacher Salary plus WS/FCS supplement, master's pay regardless of degree date, and benefits including free university coursework and professional development.
Work in a collaborative lab school environment focused on innovative education and statewide teaching standards compliance.

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Position Title	Teacher, Academy at Middle Fork (2 vacancies)
Location	Walkertown, North Carolina
Faculty Rank	No
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Position Number	092741
Department	ASU/RCOE Lab School - 260850

Position Summary Information

Primary Purpose	The North Carolina General Assembly established theUniversity 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. 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
Essential Duties and 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 school-wide events after school hours.
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	06/17/2026
Closing Date
Open Until Filled	Yes
Evaluation of Applications Begins	07/01/2026
Proposed Date of Hire	08/03/2026
Special Instructions to Applicants	Please attach required documents: Cover Letter Resume List a minimum of 3 professional references in the application profile
Search Chair Name	Amie Snow
Search Chair Email	snowab@appstate.edu
Quick Link	https://appstate.peopleadmin.com/postings/54755
Posting Number	201501800P

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