Gifted Education Teacher

The North Central Kansas Special Education Cooperative is seeking a Gifted education teacher to work within the school districts located in the NCKSEC Interlocal.  Although preference will be given to candidates currently holding the Gifted endorsement or Gifted master's degree,  the NCKSEC welcomes all applicants with a teaching license to apply.   Temporary licensure waivers are available.  The NCKSEC offers a tuition reimbursement program designed to allow non-endorsed teachers the opportunity to pursue a graduate-level program leading to full endorsement in Gifted education and, in most cases, a Master`s degree. 

Qualifications:

1. Bachelor of Science or Arts with Kansas Certification/Licensure in the area of exceptionality required for the assigned program.

OR

2. 60 credit hours or more towards a degree.

3.   Certification of Health (after employment offer).

Duties (Direct or Consultative):

1. Create and evaluate programming for gifted and talented populations. 

2. Possess and apply knowledge of the educational needs of gifted and talented students. Knowledge of strategies and materials for the education of gifted and talented students. 

3. Ability to design and implement specially designed units of study. Ability to use open-ended and problem solving approaches of instruction. 

4. Flexibility and confidence in working with gifted students, their parents, and staff. 

5. Knowledge of curriculum design and implementation. Knowledge of assessment principles and design. Knowledge of statutory and regulatory requirements of gifted and talented students. 

6. Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills. 

7. Other duties as assigned by the Director of the Cooperative.

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