Gifted Teacher

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.