Gifted Facilitator

Job Title: Gifted Facilitator

**It is the intent of the district to fill this position as soon as possible.   Applications are requested to be submitted as soon as possible.           

Gifted Facilitator: USD 330 Mission Valley  K-12 building has approximately 440 students in PK-12th grades.   This position is a 0.5 FTE (Special Services) position.

USD 330 Mission Valley is a "single" district and provides its own services for students who need support from Special Education.   In addition to Special Education teachers the district also has a full-time Licensed School Psychologist, Licensed School Social Worker, Special Services Registered Nurse, Speech-Language Pathologist, Gifted Facilitator, and also receives support from other agencies for OT, PT, Vision & Hearing Services.

Student Contact Days:  160    {School Day:  8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.)

Teacher Contract Days:  175  {Duty Day:  7:30 a.m. to 3:45 p.m.)

Applications are available at www.mv330.org

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Application process required documents:

1. Application
2. Resume
3. Cover letter
4. Credentials (or college transcripts and 3 reference letters)
5. Appropriately Licensed

Mission Valley USD 330

Mission Valley is a member of the Flint Hills League which includes:

1. Osage City
2. Lyndon
3. West Franklin
4. Cair Paravel
5. Central Heights
6. Morris County
7. Alma-Wabaunsee

Location

Mission Valley is in the beautiful Flint Hills and is located approximately 25 miles southwest of Topeka, 35 miles north of Emporia, and 45 miles southeast of Manhattan.   The USD 330 school district is comprised of the rural communities of Dover, Eskridge, and Harveyville.

Questions

Application Process---Contact Bill Clark (Superintendent) bclark@mv330.org

Position Duties---Contact Sean Cochran (Director of Special Services---scochran@mv330.org)

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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 USD 330 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 and Child abuse reporting

14.  Perform other duties assigned by the principal or other building or district administrators.

Benefits Information

Salary Information

Employer Information

www.mv330.org

Mission Valley USD 330 is located approx. 30-50 minutes from Topeka, Lawrence, Manhattan, and Emporia.  We are a 2A district with our Elementary/Junior High and High School both centrally located at the same site between the towns of Eskridge, Dover, and Harveyville.

In August 2022 the district patrons voted to pass a $12 million bond to upgrade the current facilities.  This project included a secure entrance at the 7-12 entrance, 7-12 office renovation, renovated science classrooms, renovated Vocational Agriculture Education building, new Career Technical Education center, new softball & baseball field complex, new all-weather track, new artificial turf football field, and other upgrades to current infrastructure.  The project was successfully completed August 2024.

All application materials may be mailed to Bill Clark, Superintendent, P.O. Box 158, Eskridge, KS  66423 or faxed to 785-409-6216 or sent via electronic mail (MS Word or PDF format only please) to bclark@mv330.org