Western Carolina University continues to rank high on Forbes Best Employers lists each year. Including:
2024 - Ranking in the top 8.5% on Forbes Americas Best Midsize Employers list, WCU was ranked 34 out of the top 400 employers across all industries.
2023 - Ranked in the top 20% on Forbes Americas Best Midsize Employers list, WCU was ranked 97 out of the top 500 employers across all industries.
2022 - Ranked 14th in the top 100 employers in North Carolina in Forbes Americas Best Employers by State list.
Western Carolina University is the UNC systems westernmost campus and has been consistently ranked as one of the top 15 public regional institutions in the South.
Employees of WCU are provided a comprehensive benefits package as well as other resources, policies and programs to ensure a happy and healthy work/life balance. Benefit eligible employees have access to dental, vision and health insurance plans - eligibility begins on the first of the month following date of hire. Retirement plan contributions begin on the eligibility date following election and include employer contributions for either a defined contribution or a defined benefit plan. Optional disability plans are also available.
Eligible employees have access to tuition waivers for up to three courses per academic year; employee may enroll at any of the constituent UNC System campuses. Also offered are free group exercise classes multiple times per week, a discounted membership to the campus recreation center, free vaccine and booster shots offered on campus, pretax flexible spending accounts, 12 paid holidays and 24 hours of paid community service leave each year. Leave earning employees (staff and 12-month faculty) who work at least half of the working days of their first month of employment will begin accruing vacation and sick leave immediately. Paid parental leave after 12 months of continuous service.
WCU offers an abundance of training and development programs, certifications, workshops and conferences - many of which are offered free of charge.

The primary location of this position is on the campus of Western Carolina University. This is a 10 months per year position with an appointment period of August 1 - June 30 of each school year.

The Exceptional Children (EC) Teacher/MTSS Coordinator at Western Carolina Universitys Catamount School will serve as a key member of the instructional leadership team. The primary responsibilities include overseeing programs for students with diverse needs, coordinating Multi-tiered System of Support (MTSS), and ensuring compliance with special education regulations.

Applicants are encouraged to visit the WCU website (www.wcu.edu) and read the university vision and details about The Catamount School (www.catamountschool.wcu.edu).

Interested candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employment sponsorship or any immigration-related assistance.

Candidates must meet the following minimum qualifications:

Preference will be given to candidates with more than three years of successful experience as a special education teacher, licensure and experience in the middle grades, National Board Certification, experience with Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS), and experience with problem-based learning. The candidate will be expected to teach and supervise interns and will share program responsibilities including providing services to students; therefore, preference will be given to candidates who have both provided student services and mentored interns and taught preservice teachers. Consistent participation in all aspects of The Catamount School is expected. Applicants should provide evidence of experiences or the potential to work collaboratively and across disciplines, contribute to the universitys mission and goals, and successfully collaborate with in-service teachers in public school settings. Interest and experience in teaching in technology rich and flexible environments is a plus.

To be considered, you must apply online. Please attach the following:

Inquiries can be directed to: Sarah Tatham, Search Committee Chair and Catamount School Principal, email: statham@email.wcu.edu