Gifted and Talented Program Teacher - Anticipated Opening

Montgomery-Public-Schools; Athens (AL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Limestone County Board of Education in Athens, AL is seeking a Gifted Education Teacher to deliver curriculum tailored to high-ability students and monitor individual progress within the gifted program.

Responsibilities include establishing a positive classroom climate, integrating technology, collaborating with staff, attending GEP meetings, maintaining records in SETSWeb, and reporting as required under state guidelines; 187-day calendar. Salary set by district schedule.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university.
• Valid Alabama teaching certificate in Special Education/Gifted.
• Demonstrated proficiency in oral and written communication skills.
• Possess and maintain valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Establishes a positive classroom climate and effectively manages gifted education instruction within that environment.
• Models appropriate and innovative use of technology for students and staff.
• Utilizes innovative teaching techniques and technology as a teaching tool to plan and provide instruction; acts as a facilitator for students in the use of technology in the classroom.
• Provides quality gifted education experiences for all students and ensures each student's progress on an individual basis when possible.
• Familiarizes one’s self with the established curriculum and plans lessons in concert with same.
• Maintains gifted records in SETSWeb and in Gifted Education (GEP) student folders.
• Attends GEP eligibility meetings for students in service area.
• Conducts parent GEP meetings in accordance with SDE and system guidelines.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Valid Alabama teaching certificate in Special Education/Gifted

Driver's license

Job description

Focused on Quality: Committed to Excellence.

Job Title: GIFTED EDUCATION TEACHER

Supervised by/Reports to: Principal

FLSA Status: Exempt

Job Goals:

1. To provide instruction for students that enables them to learn and achieve to the maximum of their abilities.

Qualifications:

1. Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university.
2. Valid Alabama teaching certificate in Special Education/Gifted.
3. Previous successful teaching experience.
4. Possess and maintain valid driver's license.
5. Previous successful teaching experience.
6. Demonstrated proficiency in oral and written communication skills.
7. Effective interpersonal skills, with an emphasis on communication and collaboration with a wide variety of people and groups.
8. Ability to develop and implement curriculum and programming specific to the needs of gifted students.
9. Ability to identify and solve problems as a productive team member.
10. Ability to use technology to communicate, to plan and provide instruction, to facilitate student learning, to manage data, and to produce/submit required reports, correspondence, and/or financial information.
11. Physical strength, mobility, dexterity, stamina, and acuity to perform job responsibilities.
12. Ability to be punctual and in regular attendance.
13. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may require.

Performance Responsibilities and Essential Functions:

1. Demonstrates support for the school system and its vision, goals and priorities.
2. Establishes a positive classroom climate and effectively manages gifted education instruction within that environment.
3. Models appropriate and innovative use of technology for students and staff.
4. Utilizes innovative teaching techniques and technology as a teaching tool to plan and provide instruction; acts as a facilitator for students in the use of technology in the classroom.
5. Provides quality gifted education experiences for all students and ensures each student's progress on an individual basis when possible.
6. Familiarizes one’s self with the established curriculum and plans lessons in concert with same.
7. Evaluates student progress in terms of the objectives of the course and grades taught.
8. Meets expectations according to the regular teacher job description.
9. Engages in personal professional growth and demonstrates professional ethics and leadership.
10. Completes all gifted referrals in accordance with State Department of Education (SDE) and system guidelines.
11. Maintains gifted records in SETSWeb and in Gifted Education (GEP) student folders.
12. Assists in curriculum development for GEP program.
13. Attends GEP eligibility meetings for students in service area.
14. Conducts parent GEP meetings in accordance with SDE and system guidelines.
15. Interprets individual test results for oneself and parents for the purpose of planning and enhancing instruction.
16. Actively supervises students during assigned duty before, during and/or after school as directed.
17. Supervises and/or assists with extracurricular and co-curricular activities as assigned.
18. Participates in state-approved evaluation program as required.
19. Attends local, state, and national staff development programs, workshops, and conferences to improve professional performance and knowledge.
20. Maintains appropriate confidentiality regarding school/workplace matters.
21. Demonstrates initiative in identifying potential problems and/or opportunities for improvement in areas of responsibility.
22. Reports potential problems, unusual events, or work irregularities to appropriate administrative or supervisory personnel.
23. Responds to inquiries, requests, constructive feedback, concerns and/or complaints in a timely and positive manner.
24. Maintains and submits reports, records, and correspondence in a timely and accurate manner.
25. Properly uses and cares for equipment and material resources of the school system and effectively supervises and monitors others in the care, maintenance, and use of tools, equipment, and inventory.
26. Uses effective collaboration skills to work as a productive team member.
27. Serves on school system committees, tasks forces, and representatives groups as required.
28. Adheres to school system rules, administrative procedures, local Board policies, and state, federal, and local regulations.
29. Reports absences and takes leave in accordance with Board policies and procedures.
30. Performs any other job-related duties as assigned by the principal and/or supervisor.

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk and use hands to finger, to handle, or feel objects, equipment, or controls. The employee frequently is required to talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms, climb stairs, bend, stoop, squat, and crouch and kneel. The employee must occasionally lift, push, pull carry and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include near vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Salary: Salary to be established by The Limestone County School's District Salary Schedule.

Terms of Employment: 187 days

AEA Approved: August 9, 2019

Board Approved: August 20, 2019

The statements included in this description are not intended to be representative of the duties and responsibilities of this job. They are not to be interpreted as being all-inclusive. The employee may be assigned other duties that are not specifically included in this job description.

LIMESTONE COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER