Gifted Teacher - System Wide (part-time)

Alabama State Department of Education; Alabama; On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

Barbour County School District seeks a Gifted Teacher for a part-time, 9-month position committed to delivering high-quality gifted education. The teacher reports to the principal, Special Education Director, and/or designee, and works to maintain a positive classroom climate and effective instruction for gifted learners.

The role requires Alabama certification, HQ status, and background clearance. The educator will use technology, plan instruction, manage referrals, and maintain records in

Qualifications

• Knowledge of child development and characteristics of age group assigned.
• Knowledge of the prescribed curriculum and current educational research.
• Basic understanding of current technology and its classroom use.
• Knowledge of learning styles and using varied teaching methods.
• Ability to plan and implement activities for effectiveness.
• Ability to assess student achievement and prescribe improvement actions.
• Ability to supervise students for a safe, orderly learning environment.
• Maintains confidentiality regarding school/workplace matters.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates support for district goals and priorities.
• Establishes a positive classroom climate for gifted instruction.
• Models appropriate and innovative technology use for students and staff.
• Plans lessons aligned with established curriculum and district guidelines.
• Provides quality gifted experiences and tracks student progress.
• Completes gifted referrals per SDE and district guidelines.
• Maintains gifted records in PowerSchools and GEP folders.
• Attends GEP eligibility meetings and conducts parent GEP meetings as needed.
• Supervises students before/during/after school as directed.
• Maintains professional conduct and adheres to policies and procedures.

Skills

Child development

Curriculum knowledge

Educational research

Technology literacy

Learning styles

Oral & written communication

Planning & instruction

Assessment & progress

Student supervision

Confidentiality & professionalism

Education

Bachelor’s degree

State certification Alabama

HQ status per SDE

Background clearance

Job description

BARBOUR COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

JOB TITLE: Gifted Teacher (Part-time)

REPORTS TO: Principal, Special Education Director, and/or Designee

FLSA: Exempt

CONTRACT PERIOD: 9 Month ( 2 to 3 days per week, based on student days)

SALARY: Based on Board Approved Salary Schedule

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Bachelor’s degree from an accredited educational institution.
2. Certified by the State of Alabama in the appropriate area.
3. Must meet highly qualified status as determined by Alabama State Department of Education.
4. Must meet background clearance requirements as specified by Alabama statutes and State Board of Education regulations.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

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. Meets expectations according to the regular teacher job description.
8. Completes all gifted referrals in accordance with State Department of Education (SDE) and system guidelines.
9. Maintains gifted records in PowerSchools and in Gifted Education (GEP) student folders.
10. Attends GEP eligibility meetings for students in service area.
11. Conducts parent GEP meetings in accordance with SDE and system guidelines.
12. Actively supervises students during assigned duty before, during and/or after school as directed.
13. Supervises students while providing services and during transitions to and from the general education setting.
14. Will be given the opportunity to attend gifted specific professional development, but not required.
15. Maintains appropriate confidentiality regarding school/workplace matters.
16. Demonstrates initiative in identifying potential problems and/or opportunities for improvement in areas of responsibility.
17. Reports potential problems, unusual events, or work irregularities to appropriate administrative or supervisory personnel.
18. Responds to inquiries, requests, constructive feedback, concerns and/or complaints in a timely and positive manner.
19. Maintains and submits reports, records, and correspondence in a timely and accurate manner.
20. 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.
21. Uses effective collaboration skills to work as a productive team member.
22. Adheres to school system rules, administrative procedures, local Board policies, and state, federal, and local regulations.
23. Reports upcoming or current absences via email/telephone to the Special Education Department and Principals.
24. Performs any other job-related duties as assigned by the principal and/or supervisor.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

1. Knowledge of child development and especially of characteristics of students in the age group assigned.
2. Knowledge of the prescribed curriculum.
3. Knowledge of current educational research.
4. Basic understanding and knowledge of current technology.
5. Knowledge of learning styles and skills in using varied teaching methods to address student learning styles.
6. Skill in oral and written communication with students, parents, and others.
7. Ability to plan and implement activities for maximum effectiveness.
8. Ability to assess levels of student achievement effectively, analyze test results and prescribe actions for improvement.
9. Ability to maintain appropriate student supervision so that students have asafe and orderly environment in which to learn.
10. Ability to work effectively with peers, administrators, and others.
11. Physical and emotional ability and dexterity to perform required work and move about as needed in a fast-paced, high-intensive work environment.

Evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on evaluation of personnel.

This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job goals, qualifications, and responsibilities and the employee may be required to perform other related duties as assigned. The Barbour County Board of Education Division of Human Resources reserves the right to amend the job description as needed, without notice.

THE BARBOUR COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER and does not discriminate based on age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religious preference, marital status, disability, national origin, or any other reason prohibited by state or federal law. Employees of the District are required to comply with the provisions of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act and Title IX of the 1972 Educational Amendments.