The Roberts Academy at Mercer University is a transitional school for children with dyslexia to achieve academic success through dynamic educational programs
Job Summary
The Roberts Academy at Mercer University is a transitional school for children with dyslexia to achieve academic success through dynamic educational programs.
A successful candidate will engage students (grades 2nd through 7th) with dyslexia in action-oriented learning that combines auditory, visual, and kinesthetic elements to teach basic concepts of reading, writing, spelling, and art across the curriculum, using the Orton-Gillingham approach.
Mercer University offers a variety of benefits for eligible employees including comprehensive health insurance, generous retirement contributions, tuition waivers, paid vacation and sick leave.
Matching Summary
The Roberts Academy at Mercer University is a transitional school for children with dyslexia to achieve academic success through dynamic educational programs.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Orton-Gillingham approach
action-oriented learning
auditory, visual, and kinesthetic elements
collaborating with colleagues and parents
monitoring and communicating students’ progress
Nice-to-have
enthusiastic and dynamic educators
recognized record of success
positive culture
student-centered environment
Key Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education, Special Education, or related field
Two years of teaching elementary-age students
Experience with dyslexia and language-based learning disabilities
Master's degree or higher preferred
Current Georgia teaching certificate preferred
Three years or more teaching elementary-age students with dyslexia preferred