Job Number 4600308011 Start Date Open Date 03/17/2025 Closing Date 08/08/2025 General Definition of Work

The AIG Teacher, under general supervision, performs professional work related to leading Academically Intellectually Gifted (AIG) & Talent Development (TD) programming at one or more elementary schools. This role works closely with both instructional staff and students to ensure the academic, social, and emotional needs of AIG and advanced learners are consistently met. This position collaborates with building leaders, all school personnel, and Advanced Studies in support of AIG and advanced learners to develop academic talent and maximize growth. Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Salary/Status

Certified Teacher Schedule/ Full-time, 10 months Reports To

Principal(s) of Assigned School(s) Place of Work

The normal place of work is on the premises used by Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools. Charlotte- Mecklenburg Schools reserves the right to require you to work at such other place(s) as it may reasonably require from time to time. Essential Functions Adhere to all state, federal, and local laws, policies, and procedures

Leads implementation of strong advanced elementary programming within school

Builds capacity with classroom teachers through professional development, collaboration, and ongoing support

Embraces and implements inclusive practices with AIG and advanced learners through co-teaching with classroom teachers and working with students

Engages in collaborative planning with classroom teachers and grade levels

Utilizes research-based gifted curricular resources and strategies to appropriately challenge and engage AIG and advanced learners

Nurtures academic talent and potential in young learners

Manages all state and district required compliance procedures for AIG students, including Differentiated Education Plans and testing for gifted identification

Maintains accurate and current documentation for gifted identification and screening

Provides ongoing job-embedded professional development for staff through co-teaching, modeling, and participation in collaborative planning sessions

Designs and delivers professional development sessions around best practices in gifted education, gifted curricular resources and strategies for staff

Clearly communicates with all stakeholders, including families, building leaders, and teachers

Meet and exceed expectations of Board of Education and state-approved CMS AIG Plan

Disseminates information around gifted education and opportunities to all stakeholders

Perform related work as assigned or required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities Knowledge of best practices in gifted education, including identification and instruction

Understanding of North Carolina AIG Program Standards

Expertise in the growth and development of AIG learners

Knowledge of social-emotional needs of AIG learners and strategies to support needs

Ability to analyze data and develop appropriately challenging learning experiences for AIG and advanced learners

Strong collaboration and coaching skills

Possesses strong leadership qualities

Skilled in differentiating instruction for AIG and advanced learners

Knowledge and experience utilizing gifted curricular resources and strategies

Strong content knowledge of North Carolina Standard Course of Study (NCSCoS)

Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills

Ability to communicate effectively with a variety of audiences, orally and in writing, including electronic media

Operating knowledge of computer programs, including email, word processing, spreadsheets, and databases

Excellent time management skills and ability to organize, prioritize, manage and carry out duties efficiently and within established timeframes

Ability to establish and maintain collaborative working relationships with all stakeholders Education and Experience

Required: Bachelor's Degree in education

Clear North Carolina Educator License

Three or more years of elementary (K-5) teaching experience Preferred: Experience teaching gifted and advanced learners

Masters degree in Academically Intellectually Gifted or related area

Participation in organizations for gifted educators, such as National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC) and North Carolina Association for Gifted and Talented (NCAGT) Special Requirements Possession of or ability to obtain North Carolina Academically Intellectually Gifted (AIG) Add-On Licensure (88087)

Possess and maintain a valid driver's license or ability to provide own transportation

Travel to school district buildings and professional meetings # of Jobs 6.00 Teacher Scale Y Minimum Educational Requirements Bachelors Term 10 Month Additional Job Information Physical Requirements/Working Conditions Work requires the occasional exertion of up to ten pounds of force Work regularly requires the exchange of accurate and detailed information through oral and written communication Constantly operates a computer and other office business equipment Ability to remain in stationary position for required meetings/work Ability to move to other work locations Visual acuity requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities Hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels, and to receive detailed information through oral communications Work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, operating standard office equipment, and use of advanced technology Work occasionally requires exposure to outdoor weather conditions Work is generally in a moderately noisy location (e.g., business office, light traffic) Requires the ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions Must be adaptable to performing under mild to high levels of stress Job Attachment