AIG Teacher – Grade 3 Position Available In Mecklenburg, North Carolina

AIG Teacher – Grade 3 Socrates Academy 3909 Weddington Road, Matthews, NC 28105 Teacher for AIG Socrates Academy, a charter school with a focus on partial Greek immersion and the Socratic method, is seeking an AIG Teacher with strong teaching abilities, an understanding of pedagogy and instructional practices in elementary and special education, and an enthusiasm for connecting learning to real life application. The Socrates Academy AIG Teacher plays a critical role in the success of our gifted student population and reports to the AIG Director while working closely with grade level teams. Candidates should be energetic and progressive minded, with a willingness to work collaboratively with grade level and vertical teams.

Job responsibilities include:

Full time teaching of students along the special education continuum. Teaching structure will be a combination of co-taught, small group and one-on-one and could be “push in” or “pull out” depending on student needs Planning and management for students that require more intense support Case management of students with learning disabilities which includes facilitating teacher and parent meetings, working with external service agencies, management of Individualized Education plans and related paperwork, and overall student advocacy Consultations for students identified but not receiving direct services and for students who are twice exceptional Assessment of student needs and progress monitoring Support teachers with differentiation strategies in the classroom Promote the inclusive values and mission of the school within the department through a multi-disciplinary team approach Promote use of assistive/adaptive technologies Keep up-to-date on curriculum developments and trends in the field of exceptional children Commitment for professional growth through participation in professional learning communities and development opportunities Knowledge of FBA’s and BIP’s and implementation throughout the school environment Job requirements include: Experience in teaching outside of a basal curriculum Extensive knowledge of the Common Core and North Carolina Standard Course of Study Ability to work in a highly collaborative environment Ability to think, work, and teach interdisciplinary content NC Exceptional Children certification Exceptional Candidates will: Have at least 2 years of teaching experience in an elementary setting Demonstrate a passion for the education profession and supporting student achievement Possess a track record of collaboration and evidence of effective teaching experience especially in working with students with exceptionalities

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$41,000.00 – $55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance

Schedule:

8 hour shift Monday to Friday Ability to

Commute:

Matthews, NC 28105 (Required) Ability to

Relocate:

Matthews, NC 28105: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location:

In person