Pre-K - 12th Grade Gifted TeacherConcordia USD 333 • www.usd333.com
LCNCK Gifted Teacher Job Description
Classification: Certified Division/Department: Exceptional Student Services Job Category: Teacher FLSA: Exempt
Title: Gifted Education Teacher
Qualifications: *Current Kansas Teaching Certificate with Special Education endorsement appropriate to the assignment
Reports To: Building Principals and Director of Special Education
Supervises: Students Grades K - 12
BASIC FUNCTION/PURPOSE 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.
CRITICAL SKILLS: 1. Ability to maintain regular and good work attendance and come to work on time. 2. Ability to work constructively and cooperatively with others. 3. Ability to respond to information requests in a courteous, timely and helpful manner. 4. Ability to manage job responsibilities while meeting established deadlines. 5. Ability to access, input, and retrieve information from a computer. 6. Ability to maintain confidentiality of student and staff information.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The employee performing the duties of this position is frequently required to walk, sit, talk, hear, bend, stoop, and reach. The employee may be occasionally required to manually lift, move, or carry up to 50 pounds. The employee is required to interact with staff and meet the demands of several different people. The employee is responsible for the work output of others. The employee occasionally works extended hours. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 1. Planning and preparation based upon students’ Individual Education Plans Demonstrate knowledge of pedagogy, content, and students Select instructional goals Demonstrate knowledge of resources Assess student learning using appropriate measures 2. Classroom Environment Create a classroom environment of respect and rapport Establish a culture for learning Establish and maintain classroom procedures Establish expectations for and manage student behaviors Organize space for learning 3. Instruction based upon students’ Individual Education Plans Specially designed instruction Communicate clearly and accurately Use a variety of instructional strategies and techniques Engage students in learning Provide timely feedback to students Demonstrate flexibility and responsiveness to student needs 4. Professional responsibilities Communication with parents and colleagues Follow contractual responsibilities Engage in reflective practice Maintain accurate records Communicate with families Engage in professional development activities Maintain appropriate licensure Collaborate with others to achieve a common goal
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Submit required reports in a timely manner, participate in staff, department, committee and team meetings, assist in early recognition and prevention of educational problems. 2. Obtain instructional resources and materials through processes outlined by the Principals and/or Director of Special Education. 3. Keep informed regarding new technologies that facilitate and support extended learning. 4. Communicate clearly and accurately with administrators, staff, parents, students and support agencies. 5. Understand the issues in definitions, theories, and identification of gifted and talented students, including those from diverse backgrounds. 6. Recognize the learning differences, developmental milestones, and cognitive/affective characteristics of gifted and talented students, including those from diverse backgrounds, and identify their related academic and social-emotional needs. 7. Understand, plan, and implement a range of evidence-based strategies to assess gifted and talented students, to differentiate instruction, content, and assignments for them (including the use of higher-order critical and creative-thinking skills). 8. Plan and implement transition services for students. 9. Respect the confidentiality of records and information regarding students, parents, and teachers in accordance with accepted professional ethics, and state, and federal laws. 10. Participate as a team member in the comprehensive evaluation, annual review, and re-evaluation process. 11. Attend/assist with school events; organize/supervise field trips. 12. Strive to communicate the positive aspects of our school program to the public in word and deed. 13. Uphold and enforce Board policies, administrative procedures, school rules, and federal and state regulations including but not limited to Kansas Plan for Special Education Consolidated Plan for Federal Programs Acceptable use of technology Sexual and racial harassment Child abuse reporting 14. Perform other duties assigned by the principal or other building or district administrators.
Term of Employment: Teacher Contract
Salary Range: Determined by placement on teacher salary schedule.
Evaluation Frequency: Job performance will be evaluated in accordance with state regulations and the terms established in the negotiated agreement
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Concordia, KS 66901 Job Start Date August-2-2024 Applications Due By September-1-2024 Job Contact Information |