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ECU Community School Exceptional Child Director/Teacher

Candidates must submit a: (1) cv/resume, (2) letter of application describing academic background, specific skills and experiences relevant to the position, (3) list of three references, including contact information included in application (4) a copy of North Carolina educator's license. Finally, copies of transcripts and three current letters of reference should be sent to Dr. Tracy Cole, Search Chair, ECU Community School, College of Education Mailstop:167, 811 Howell Street, Greenville, NC 27858. Official transcripts required prior to written contract offer. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Job Title - ECU Community School Exceptional Child Director/Teacher

Position Number - 500083

Vacancy Open to - All Candidates

Department - AAH COE ECUCS ECU Allocations

Advertising Department - COLLEGE OF EDUCATION

Division - Academic Affairs

Classification Title - Coordinator

Working Title - ECU Community School Exceptional Child Director/Teacher

Number of Vacancies - 1

Full Time Equivalent (FTE) - 1.0

Full Time or Part Time - Full Time

Anticipated Recruitment Range. Salary offered may be outside of this range as impacted by budget, UNC salary administration, and/or candidate qualifications. - $62,688 - $84,515

Position Location (City) - Greenville

Position Type - Non-Faculty

Job Category - Non-Faculty Professional

East Carolina University (ECU) is consistently ranked among the nation's top public universities for its commitment to research, innovation, social mobility, and public service. Classified as a R1 institution by the Carnegie Commission on Higher Education, ECU is among the top 5% of research universities in the United States, an elite designation reflecting the highest levels of research activity, funding, and doctoral output.

Founded in 1907, ECU is a public, four-year university located in Greenville, N.C., which is widely regarded as the cultural, educational, economic, and medical hub of eastern North Carolina. Through education, research, healthcare, community engagement, athletics, cultural enrichment, and service, ECU enhances the quality of life for its students, the state and communities around the world.

It is a great place to work, teach, and learn. ECU's commitment to impactful scholarship is further demonstrated through its repeated Carnegie Community Engagement Classification (2010, 2015, 2024), as well as its 2024 designation as a Carnegie Leadership for Public Purpose institution. These distinctions recognize the university's leadership in translating research into meaningful community partnerships and measurable societal benefits.

The university supports its workforce through a wide range of professional development opportunities designed to foster career growth and skill advancement. Eligible employees also benefit from a comprehensive benefits package that promotes a healthy work-life balance.

The East Carolina Community School involves cross campus collaboration to provide the students a spectrum of support and services to comprehensively address their academic, social-emotional, physical, and family/community needs. The school will include one class per grade level for pre-kindergarten through 5th grade. The ECU Community school involves an integrated partnership with Pitt County Schools and will be housed within a local elementary school.

As an educator within the East Carolina University School, the EC Director/Special education teacher will collaborate to cultivate a culture of innovation that supports effective academic and behavior interventions and practices to promote academic and personal success for all students, including those with disabilities, in the school. In particular, this includes providing or coordinating the provision of

• special education and related services as identified on eligible students' Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and/or 504 Plans,
• allowable accommodations and/or assistive technology throughout instruction and assessment, and
• work collaboratively with others to facilitate and implement innovative instruction to achieve the mission of the school. In addition, the special educator will be responsible for 1) collaborating in providing positive behavior and supports to all students, 2) assisting with the collecting and analyzing student data used in progress monitoring, and 3) collaborating in the IEP process. As the Exceptional Children's Services Director, the educator has knowledge of the policies and procedures regarding students with disabilities and will 1) prepare documents for inclusion in Exceptional Children reports and plans developed by the ECU Community School Principal, 2) coordinate contract services with other agencies, including Pitt County Schools, and 3) actively participate in the school's student support team meetings, special education referral, and annual special education meetings. The EC Director/Special educator will also work collaboratively with the ECU Community School Principal, university faculty/staff and others to facilitate and implement innovative instruction to achieve the mission of the school. and support the successful social-emotional, physical, and academic development of the students within the community school.

Bachelor's degree and an initial special education – general curriculum teaching license; excellent oral and written communication skills; and evidence of skill in working with at risk student populations. Qualifying degrees must be conferred and received from appropriately accredited institutions.

Current North Carolina initial special education – general curriculum license is required. A minimum of 3 years teaching experience and a Master's degree. teaching experience with student groups, in particular, students with disabilities receiving instruction in the general education curriculum, knowledge and skills in assistive technology, Universal Design for Learning, and Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports, and documented experience collaborating with general educators to support learners with disabilities.

Additional preferences would include the following: knowledge of public school and university partnerships; experience as a school-level mentor or clinical teacher.

In order to be considered for this position, applicants must complete a candidate profile online via the PeopleAdmin system and submit any requested documents. Additionally, applicants that possess the preferred education and experience must also possess the minimum education/experience, if applicable. Unless otherwise identified in the applicable job posting and consistent with University policy, the University will principally employ individuals who reside in the State of North Carolina to the greatest extent practicable. As such, most positions at East Carolina University require employees to live and work in North Carolina (or live within a reasonable daily commuting distance from their duty station) after hire. Candidates should be prepared to relocate within a reasonable, agreed-upon time after an offer of employment has been made and accepted to meet this requirement.

East Carolina University is committed to workforce success and cultivating a culture of care for our employees. ECU prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment based on race/ethnicity, color, genetic information, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, political affiliation, and veteran status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran status or disability. Individuals requesting accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) should contact the ADA Coordinator at (252) 737-1018 (Voice/TTY) or ADA -Coordinator@ecu.edu.

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. ECU participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Department for People Operations, Success, and Opportunity at (252) 328-9847 or toll free at 1-866-489-1740 or send an email to employment@ecu.edu. Our office is available to provide assistance Monday-Friday from 8:00-5:00 EST.