Enrichment Teacher - Gifted, Middle School

Montgomery-Public-Schools; Hoover (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Montgomery Public Schools seeks an Enrichment Teacher to coordinate enrichment services and develop advanced learning opportunities for students. You will work under the School Principal and Executive Director of Exceptional Education Services to implement the Schoolwide Enrichment Model districtwide.

You will train teachers, facilitate referrals, and collaborate with staff to identify strengths and design concept-based learning experiences across diverse classrooms.

Qualifications

• Valid Alabama teacher’s certificate with endorsement in gifted education.
• Experience as a regular classroom teacher or gifted/enrichment teacher; knowledge of the Schoolwide Enrichment Model.
• Proficiency in oral and written communication skills.
• Effective interpersonal skills with collaboration across diverse groups.
• Ability to use technology to communicate, plan, instruct, manage data, and produce reports.
• Ability to meet suitability criteria under Alabama Child Protection Act of 1999 and Act No. 2002-457.
• Alternatives to the above qualifications as state, federal, and local law may require.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates support for the school system and its vision, mission, goals, and priorities.
• Coordinates the implementation of the Schoolwide Enrichment Model.
• Trains teachers in the second-grade screening referral process.
• Assists teachers in implementing second-grade enrichment lessons used in screening.
• Coordinates the referral process for the enrichment program.
• Collaborates with enrichment teachers districtwide to ensure equitable quality and quantity.
• Meets regularly with students identified as having above-average ability and high task commitment.
• Identifies strengths/weaknesses and plans concept-based learning experiences.
• Sets up problems, experiments, projects, and activities for enrichment needs.
• Develops learning experiences with varied curricular options for enrichment students.
• Adapts curriculum with general education teachers to meet enrichment needs.
• Consults with general education teachers to enable enrichment opportunities for all students.
• Assists in securing resources to enrich the curriculum.
• Facilitates student projects in areas of interest and competence.
• Provides training to teachers in enrichment topics (gifted learners, curriculum, Type I-III).
• Coordinates enrichment clusters when appropriate.
• Leads the Schoolwide Enrichment Team with teachers, parents, community resources.
• Engages in ongoing professional learning and uses confidential information appropriately.
• Practices safe, legal, and ethical use of technology per Hoover City Schools policy.
• Maintains and submits required reports and records timely.
• Cares for equipment and materials resources.
• Complies with regulations regarding gifted/enrichment records and services.
• Cooperates with local school regulations and directives and state/federal laws.
• Performs other duties as assigned by Supervisor(s).

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Technology use

Collaboration

Oral and written communication

Education

Valid Alabama teacher certificate with gifted endorsement

Job description

Montgomery Public Schools seeks an Enrichment Teacher to coordinate enrichment services and develop advanced learning opportunities for students. You will work under the School Principal and Executive Director of Exceptional Education Services to implement the Schoolwide Enrichment Model districtwide.

You will train teachers, facilitate referrals, and collaborate with staff to identify strengths and design concept-based learning experiences across diverse classrooms.