Beginning Date: August 2021
Salary and Benefits: The district’s current salary schedule has 12 categories, with salaries ranging from $40,000 to $61,650. A fringe benefit package includes single medical insurance coverage and term life insurance.
To Make Application, Apply online:
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Primary Purpose:
Qualifications:
Education/Certification:
Special Knowledge/Skills:
Experience:
Major Responsibilities and Duties: Instructional and Program Management
1. Develop and implement lesson plans that fulfill the requirements of the gifted and talented program.
2. Plan a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of gifted students based on the district's goals and objectives.
3. Employ a variety of instructional techniques and media which meet the needs and capabilities of gifted students.
4. Conduct student assessments and adapt curriculum and lesson plans accordingly, providing differentiation and/or extensions of lessons.
5. Work cooperatively with classroom teachers to address gifted student's need.
6. Build professional relationships with colleagues, community, and parents.
7. Develop and revise gifted curriculum.
8. Assist teachers in developing and providing gifted students with enriched or alternative course work through curriculum modification, compacting, etc.
9. Travel as required to fulfill responsibilities of the job.
10. Participate in professional learning communities (PLCs).
11. Assist in the gifted and talented referral and identification process, including the planning, testing of students, review of student data, and campus identification meetings.
Staff Development
1. Develop and conduct or arrange staff development sessions, including sessions on delivery of instruction, enriched learning in classroom settings, and methods for identifying gifted and talented students.
2. Maintain and improve competence through participation in professional training.
3. Provide learning experiences that assist school staff to make meaningful decisions about teaching and learning for gifted students.
4. Assist with maintaining teacher training records.
Other
1. Disseminate information regarding current requirements of the state and federal gifted and talented programs.
2. Assist in communicating information to parent and community members about the gifted program. Use effective communication skills to present information accurately and clearly.
3. Keep informed of and comply with federal, state, district, and school regulations and policies.
4.Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other student documents required.
5. Other duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities: