Individualized Learning Coordinator-Lab School
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- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
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- Chapel Hill, NC
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Job Details
Lab School-340500
Career Area :Other
Posting Open Date:11/13/2024
Application Deadline:12/04/2024
Open Until Filled:No
Position Type:Permanent Staff (EHRA NF)
Working Title:Individualized Learning Coordinator-Lab School
Appointment Type:EHRA Non-Faculty Instructional
Position Number:20043807
Vacancy ID:NF0008666
Full Time/Part Time:Full-Time Permanent
FTE:1
Hours per week:40
Position Location:North Carolina, US
Hiring Range:Salary is commensurate with experience
Proposed Start Date:12/31/2024
Be a Tar Heel!:Carolina Community Academy (CCA) is an innovative school for K-2 students in Roxboro, N.C. A partnership between the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and Person County Schools, CCA draws upon a variety of academic and professional strengths across the Carolina campus to best serve the students, families, and community in Person County. CCA was created as part of a UNC System initiative to redefine and strengthen university partnerships with North Carolina public schools, improve student outcomes, and provide high-quality teacher and principal training.
Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit:The School of Education is an academic unit reporting to the Provost. The School is a major center of research, teaching, and public service within the State of North Carolina, the nation, and the world. The mission of the School of Education is to conduct research, and generate basic and applied knowledge about human development, educational technology and entrepreneurship, teaching and learning, school counseling, school psychology, administration, as well as educational policy and leadership; prepare leaders in the profession of education by conducting outstanding research, teaching, and service; and assist in the development of strong and effective public schools in North Carolina.
The Carolina Community Academy is a laboratory school that has been created as specified in North Carolina General Statutes (NCGS) Chapter 116, Article 29A, with the goal of improving student performance in the partner school district by providing an enhanced education program and providing exposure and training for teachers and principals to address challenges existing in a high-needs school setting. The Academy is one of nine lab schools identified to partner directly with local school districts to promote evidence-based teaching and school leadership, while offering real-world experience to the next generation of teachers and principals. UNC System lab schools will serve every part of the UNC System mission teaching, research, and public service. UNC-Chapel Hill has partnered with Person County Schools to establish the Carolina Community Academy, which is located within North Elementary School in Roxboro, NC.
The UNC Chapel Hill Carolina Community Academy is rooted in the stance that education has the power to break down barriers, lift up individuals, and empower communities to rise and thrive. The Academy will engage the local and University community, inspire its educators to lead and act with passion, prepare students to be critical and creative thinkers, and strive for equity for all. The Academy will ultimately include at least three classes per grade level for kindergarten through 2nd grade.
Note: this position is located in Roxboro, NC.
The UNC School of Education is currently seeking a UNC-Chapel Hill Carolina Community Academy Lab School Individualized Learning Coordinator. The School of Education position is an 11-month, full-time, teaching position housed on-site at the Carolina Community Academy starting in Fall 2024. Teachers at the Carolina Community Academy report to the Carolina Community Academy Principal. Teachers within the Carolina Community Academy may coordinate and direct the activities of teacher assistants.
As an educator within Carolina Community Academy, the individualized learning coordinator will cultivate a culture of innovation that supports effective instructional practices/strategies to promote student academic and personal success for all students in the school. The individualized learning coordinator will work collaboratively with others to facilitate and implement innovative instruction to achieve the mission of the school. The individualized learning coordinator will work collaboratively with the Carolina Community Academy Principal, UNC Chapel Hill Carolina Community Academy liaison, and University faculty/staff to support the successful social-emotional, physical, and academic development of the students within the Academy, and collaborate with Person County Schools’s student support services.
The UNC System offers a flexible and comprehensive package of benefits, along with valuable work and family programs. These programs can help employees attain their retirement savings and career goals, as well as help to meet their everyday needs. Our programs are designed to allow you to tailor a benefits package that best meets the unique needs of you and your family. Employees of Carolina Community Academy are eligible for many UNC-Chapel Hill benefits including Educational Assistance via the Tuition Waiver Program: The Tuition Waiver Program provides an opportunity for eligible employees to have tuition waived for up to three courses per academic year at any of the constituent institutions of The University of North Carolina System. To learn more about this educational benefit, please visit https://hr.unc.edu/benefits/educational-assistance/tuition-
Relevant post-Baccalaureate degree required (or foreign degree equivalent); for candidates demonstrating comparable independent educational or instructional activities related to teaching, will accept a relevant Bachelor’s degree (or foreign degree equivalent) and 3 or more years of relevant experience in substitution. In addition, the position minimums should satisfy any accreditation requirements in the specified area of instruction.
Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience:* Create fair, inclusive, and equitable 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 students and families.
* Actively engage with colleagues, school administration, the local community, and university partners to cultivate a collaborative school environment.
* Develop innovative, integrated, and inquiry-based lesson plans that are student-centered and based on constructionist 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.
* 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 (Professional Learning Teams) 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.
* Additional requirements include the following: knowledge of public school and university partnerships; experience as a school-level mentor or clinical teacher.
* Collaborate regularly with Person County Schools to support students with disabilities, 504 plans, and AIG services.
* A current North Carolina special education teaching license is required or ability to get licensed in NC.
Preference will be given to candidates who have teaching experience in innovative and diverse schools with a track record of improving student outcomes for all subgroups. Graduates of the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill teacher education programs are preferred.
Preference will be given to candidates with teaching experience with diverse student groups, integration of the curriculum with content, early literacy and numeracy and social emotional learning. The individual should be: self-directed; organized with attention to detail; innovation and outcome oriented; technologically proficient across multiple platforms; possess strong interpersonal relationship skills including collaboration with diverse individuals; highly motivated and be willing to be receptive to innovative practices/procedures; willing to take the initiative to learn the duties/responsibilities/expectations of the work and operations of the lab school; and willing to work alone or as a group/team when necessary.
Typical physical demands of a professional position within a school environment.
Campus Security Authority Responsibilities:This position is designated as a Campus Security Authority in accordance with the Clery Act. This position will be required to report Clery crimes to the Clery Compliance Manager and complete annual training about reporting responsibilities.
Organization
The nation’s first public university is at the heart of what’s next, preparing a diverse student body to become creators, explorers, innovators and leaders in North Carolina and throughout the world. Carolina’s nationally recognized, innovative teaching, campus-wide spirit of inquiry and dedication to public service continue the legacy that began in 1795 when the University first opened its doors to students.
Here, in one of America's most beautiful college settings, we offer exceptional careers in richly diverse fields. Come explore what UNC-Chapel Hill has to offer you.
Undergraduate Enrollment: 19,117
Graduate/Professional Enrollment: 10,894
Total Student Enrollment: 30,011
Founded: 1789, as the first state university in the United States
Type of Institution: Public, four-year
Undergraduate Admission: 15,961
Graduate/Professional Enrollment: 10,039
Total Student Enrollment: 26,000
Faculty: 3,000
Percentage of faculty who hold Ph.D.s or the highest degrees in their field: 94 percent
Faculty/student ratio: 1/14
Location: UNC is located in the heart of Chapel Hill, the best college town in America! It's a friendly town of about 40,000 in the geographical center of North Carolina. Chapel Hill is at the western point of the Research Triangle, an area of about one million people, comprised of Chapel Hill, the cities of Durham and Raleigh, and the Research Triangle Park, home of many corporate offices and scientific research centers. Carolina is about 30 miles from the state capital, Raleigh, and 20 minutes from Raleigh-Durham International Airport.
Chapel Hill's main street, Franklin Street, borders the campus and offers shops, coffee houses, cafés, movie theaters and houses of worship. The town has a historic district, museum, library, parks, malls, and many recreational facilities.
Origins of Carolina's students: 82 percent of UNC's freshmen are from North Carolina and 18 percent are from out-of-state. Our students come from 42 different states and our international students represent 37 countries.
Size of freshman class: Approximately 3,400
Class size: Barely five percent of undergraduate classes contain more than 100 students; two-thirds of undergraduate classes have fewer than 30 students. Forty-one percent have fewer than 20 students, including First Year Seminars, in which first-year students work closely with professors.
Sports and athletic programs: UNC is an NCAA Division I school with 28 varsity teams. Carolina is the proud home of the Dean Smith Center, Kenan Stadium, Carmichael Auditorium, Koury Natatorium, and many other fine athletic facilities. Students join more than 60 intramural and club sports, which include baseball, bowling, crew, golf, lacrosse, rock climbing, rugby, tae kwon do, and ultimate frisbee. The Student Recreation Center offers weight training, aerobics, stair machines, and all the equipment you would expect to find at a great health club! Carolina offers a newly renovated outdoor pool and indoor pools, a golf course, tennis courts, and the longest zipline in America!
Number of residence halls: Incoming undergraduates will live in one of Carolina's 29 residence halls, which are wired for Internet access and cable television. housing.unc.edu
Scholarships and financial aid: About 40 percent of UNC-Chapel Hill students receive scholarships and/or some form of financial aid. studentaid.unc.edu
Special research institutes: Institute for Research in Social Science, Institute of Outdoor Drama, Morehead Planetarium, Kenan Institute of Private Enterprise, Institute of Government, Institute of African American Research.
Career services: On-campus counseling, job fairs, résumé writing service, internships, placement services. www.unc.edu/depts/career
Technological facilities: Students find multiple uses for Carolina's state-of-the-art technological resources. They can access Carolina's computer services through Academic Technology and Networks, which manages academic computing, e-mail, microcomputing labs, interactive media presentation, video and classroom support, and a help desk. The MetaLab oversees the development of SunSITE, one of the world's busiest digital library and electronic publishing projects.
Students may open e-mail accounts, and many use campus computer resources to construct personal Web pages. Students in residence halls have hardwired network connections to the Internet and cable television in their rooms. At the ATN Training center, students may take classes on software packages and utilities. Computer labs are available for student use all over campus.
Carolina Computing Initiative: Beginning with the freshman class of 2000, undergraduates must purchase laptop computers. The University has arranged for IBM to offer computers at excellent prices. Students, faculty, and staff will enjoy cost savings, higher quality compatible equipment, and better technical support through CCI. www.unc.edu/cci
The Study Abroad program allows students to live and learn in Europe, the Middle East, Asia and the Pacific Rim, Africa, and the Americas. www.unc.edu/depts/abroad
The Honors Program offers special seminars, research programs, and the chance to design your own independent studies. www.unc.edu/depts/honors
Carolina students spend time in public service through student organizations, the Campus Y, the Carolina Center for Public Service, and courses that incorporate community service.
UNC's chapter of Phi Beta Kappa, a national collegiate honor society, is the oldest in North Carolina, dating from 1904. There are many other honorary societies at Carolina.
UNC offers ROTC programs in all branches of national military service.
Through the First Year Seminars program, first year students will understand what it means to study at a premier research university. They will learn from faculty members and share in their research in seminars of no more than 20 students.
Life outside the classroom: More than 370 clubs, teams, and student organizations offer something for everyone! You can choose from among musical and dramatic performing groups, publications, ethnic and religious clubs, the Campus Y and other service organizations, fraternities and sororities, and pre- professional organizations. Whatever your interests, you will find others at Carolina who share them! www.unc.edu/depts/union/student/listintr.htm
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