Job Description: The Gifted Education teacher is responsible for planning- implementation- evaluation and support of a comprehensive gifted service delivery model. The Gifted Education teacher collaborates with other members of the staff and administration to appropriately monitor student progress- make informed- timely educational decisions regarding eligibility- and student progress/growth.
Qualifications: Valid Kansas Teaching License- Master`s degree preferred. Preferred: 5 years of Classroom teaching experience. Experience in a similar position.
Duties of this position include but are not limited to
Planning :
Designing or selecting appropriate instructional modifications for gifted students and coordinating these activities with other teachers as appropriate.
Continuing professional growth through education meetings- visiting related facilities- reading professional literature- and exchanging ideas among the district staff.
Working in coordination with other teachers in planning and developing the program.
Writing Individualized Education Programs for individual gifted students according to their strengths and needs.
Programming- preparing- implementing- and evaluating an annual educational plan for each student based on individually assessed needs in accordance with district procedures.
Preparing lesson plans for each group of students.
Providing appropriate schedules for exceptional students and involving school personnel as required.
Developing and monitoring the modified strategies for the students in coordination with the general education teachers as appropriate.
Providing direct consultation to general education teachers on how to implement strategies.
Team teaching with general education teachers to support gifted students when appropriate.
Participating in the in-school staffing and screening process as appropriate. Participating on evaluation teams for gifted students as appropriate.
Providing specialized instruction to individual and small groups of gifted students when necessary to support learning the content areas.
Assisting in the selection of books- equipment and other instructional materials.
Taking all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students- materials- equipment and facilities.
Seeking a variety of services through community resources and agencies to meet the needs of gifted students.
Public Relations :
Seeking a variety of services through community resources and agencies to meet the needs of exceptional students.
Cooperating with school personnel in coordinating gifted services within that school.
Conferring with general education teachers as requested concerning any educational needs of students.
Developing and conducting necessary professional learning to inform general education classroom teachers of the goals and objectives of the gifted program where appropriate.
Providing information to community groups- parents- and news media concerning gifted programs as requested or needed and as approved by the immediate supervisor.
Providing specialized instructional techniques through individual or group sessions designed to meet the educational needs of students.
Conferring with other teachers concerning any educational needs of gifted students.
Working to establish and maintain open lines of communication with students and their parents concerning the broad academic and behavioral progress of all assigned students.
Reporting:
Ensuring that each student in the program has necessary evaluation and consultation records in his/her permanent folder.
Completing progress reports on each student as needed.
Completing reports for appropriate local and state educational agencies.
Referring those students who require further evaluation or follow-up services to the appropriate school personnel or community agencies.
Documenting ongoing consultation with basic education teachers and maintaining a record of modified instructional strategies and results for each student where appropriate.
Maintaining special education compliance timelines.
Evaluation:
Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the USD #345 Board of Education policies- Negotiated Agreement- and the state law on “Evaluation of Professional Personnel.”
Terms of Employment:
School year- salary- benefits and working conditions to be established by the Board and in relevant areas those items contractually agreed by the USD #345 School Board and the Seaman Schools’ Negotiated Agreement.
If you are applying for a Seaman USD #345 vacancy, you must do so by going to our website; http://www.seamanschools.org , click on Job Openings or you can link to https://seamanschools.tedk12.com/hire/ to start the application process.
Seaman USD 345 is primarily a suburban district of about 4,000 students, located within and adjacent to Topeka, Kansas. USD 345 is large enough for a well-diversified academic program, but small enough to provide individual attention. The district operates one high school, one middle school, five elementary schools, one alternative school, and one early learning center. Seaman has high quality teachers, administrators, and professional support staff members, with approximately 700 district employees. Many staff members have received recognition at the state and national levels as leaders in their field. Seaman is committed to excellent professional development, and new teachers participate in a high quality mentoring program. The Seaman School District is an excellent place to live and to work. Please visit our website at www.seamanschools.org to learn more about our outstanding district and the opportunities it provides.
