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Working Location (City, State)
Boone, NC (Remote/Regional – Northwest NC)
Boone, NC (Remote/Regional – Northwest NC)
Faculty Rank:
No
Provide Rank: N/A
Position Number: 095151
Department:
College of Education – 260000
Description of University
Appalachian State University, in North
Carolina’s Blue Ridge Mountains, prepares students to lead purposeful lives as global citizens who understand and engage their
responsibilities in creating a sustainable future for all. The transformational Appalachian experience promotes a spirit of inclusion that
brings people together in inspiring ways to acquire and create knowledge, to grow holistically, to act with passion and determination, and
embrace diversity and difference. As one of 17 campuses in the University of North Carolina system, Appalachian enrolls more than 20,000
students, has a low student-to-faculty ratio and offers more than 150 undergraduate and graduate majors.
Minimum
Qualifications
- Master’s degree and current NC teaching license required
- Minimum of five years teaching experience
leading diverse groups of students to achieve ambitious outcomes - A strong record of measurable results as a classroom
teacher - A strong record of leading adult professional development (e.g. as a professional development facilitator, mentor teacher,
etc.) - A passion for teaching and for education
- Significant experience as a teacher leader
- A strong belief that this
program, the new teachers, and students will be highly successful - A strong belief in public education and a positive outlook on the
future of the profession - Experience as a school- or district-level instructional coach/facilitator/coordinator or experience as a
school- or district-level administrator - Resides in or near northwest NC (or is willing to relocate) and is able to travel
daily
License/Certification Required
See Minimum Qualifications
Preferred
Qualifications
- National Board Certification
- Knowledge of and/or experience with edTPA standards
- Resides in
or near Alexander or Catawba Counties
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The NC New Teacher
Support Program (NC NTSP) is seeking to hire an Instructional Coach to collaborate with new
teachers to envision and achieve results that prioritize student success and teacher learning. NC New Teacher Support Program Instructional
Coaches engage with a cohort of teachers to establish ambitious and inspiring vision and goals, plan purposefully, and facilitate data-based
problem-solving to increase student achievement. Instructional Coaches gain valuable instructional leadership experience and play an
integral role in developing the broader support program, working closely with NC NTSP staff, school and district
leadership, UNC System Schools of Education, and others to ensure that this web of support is effective for new
teachers.
Duties and responsibilities of the position include but are not limited to the following:
- Collaborate with
LEA/PSU personnel to plan for the needs of BTs - Observe classroom practice and
gather data to quickly assess strengths/opportunities for growth and tailor support to teachers - Assist new teachers in gathering and
analyzing qualitative and quantitative data to reflect on students’ performance and their practice - Design and facilitate
professional development sessions in a variety of configurations (e.g., large or small group, face to face or online) - Provide a
variety of solutions (e.g., modeling, co-teaching, providing human/other resources, etc.) to help teachers improve their practice and
therefore student achievement - Serve as a thought partner to new teachers on addressing school-based challenges, including connecting
with mentor/administration - Develop knowledge of regional, PSU, and university resources, in conjunction
with the Public School Partnership - Implement structures to facilitate networking among new teachers
- Collaborate with other
coaches to gain resources, perspective, and support - Participate in professional development for coaches to improve
practice. - Possess knowledge of the North Carolina Standard Course of Study
- Possess knowledge of new North Carolina Induction
Program and Mentor Standards - Possess knowledge of pedagogy and adult learning theory
- Display evidence of strong technology
use - Display effective communication skills to interact with a variety of stakeholders
- Collaborate in a professional
environment - Conduct conversations with teachers to support students’ learning opportunities
- Support reflective practice by
asking thoughtful questions - Understand, work with, and advocate for diverse populations
The successful candidate must
be:
-
- Approachable, personable, and empathetic
- Receptive to feedback and collaboration
- Influencing and
motivating to others - A good listener
- A reflective practitioner
- Outcomes-oriented
- Self-motivated and
driven - Able to schedule and manage time wisely
- Willing to travel weekly and to work some weekends and
evenings
Type of Position: Full Time Position
Staff/Non-Faculty:
Staff/Non-Faculty
Appointment Type: 1.0
Work Schedule/Hours
Monday-Friday, 8:00
am to 5:00 pm, hours may vary according for travel time to school districts
Number of Hours Per Week: 40
Number of Months Per Year: 12
Mandatory Staff: No
Suggested Salary
Range: $62,512 – $65,000
Physical Demands of Position
Typical physical demands of
professional position within university office area. Must be able to drive regularly and travel daily.
Posting
Date: 07/03/2023
Open Until Filled: Yes
Evaluation of Applications
Begins
07/10/2023
Proposed Date of Hire: 08/07/2023
Special Instructions to
Applicants
For a complete application, please apply and submit all below-required documents electronically through
Appalachian State University’s Job Board:
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- A minimum list of 3 professional references with
contact information.
Search Chair Name
Dr. Betsy Rosenbalm
Search Chair Email
[email protected]
Disability Accommodation Information
Individuals with disabilities may request accommodations in the application process by contacting Maranda Maxey, Director &
ADA/504 Coordinator, at 828-262-3056 or [email protected].
Clery Act
Clery Act
Compliance
Division of Institutional Integrity
PO Box 32126
Boone, NC 28608
(828) 262-8111
[email protected]
https://police.appstate.edu/clery
Diversity and
Inclusion at Appalachian
We at Appalachian State University are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusive
excellence both locally and globally.
We understand that the successful implementation of diversity, equity, and inclusive excellence
is the responsibility of the entire university community, including alumni and official university governing bodies. A diverse campus
community supports an influx of broad and distinct ideas that increase learning opportunities and strengthen the impact of our community as
we work collectively to achieve a just experience for all.
We actively encourage, support, and promote a global mindset and an
equitable environment where all will know that they belong and are safe to express their culture, identity, values, ideas, opinions, and
creativity. We are committed to creating a culture of equity opportunity for all, one that has an expectation of fairness, justice, and
equity-minded practice at all levels of the university community.
Background Check Statement
Any offer of employment to a successful candidate will be conditioned upon the University’s receipt of a satisfactory criminal
background report.
Eligibility for Employment
Proper documentation of identity and eligibility
for employment will be required before the hiring process can be completed. This position may or may not be eligible for H-1B sponsorship;
EHRA positions are evaluated on a case-by-case basis. To request further information about sponsorship for this
position, please contact International Student and Scholar Services and Outreach at [email protected]
Quick Link
https://appstate.peopleadmin.com/postings/41054
Posting
Number
201501225P
