Gifted TeacherQualifications:
- A valid Mississippi teaching certificate
- An endorsement in gifted education (207).
Reports To:Superintendent of Education, the Deputy Superintendent, Principal, Assistant Principal and other designated supervisor.Job Goal:To organize, implement, and support modified instructional strategies to meet the needs of gifted students in gifted and/or regular education classes.Lesson Plans
- Utilizes and references districts and/or state mandated competencies, objectives, anchor benchmarks
- Uses a variety of effective teaching procedures, materials/media, and assessments appropriate for learners
- Documents and reports to the principal (by grading period) completion of and progress on state benchmarks, frameworks, blueprints, and writing rubrics
Classroom Management
- Attends to routine tasks during initial minutes of class.
- Uses instructional time effectively / time on task.
- Promotes a positive and safe classroom environment conducive to learning.
- Provides for smooth transition from one activity to another.
- Maintains appropriate classroom behavior.
- Maintains poise and self-control.
- Establishes high expectations for learners.
- Promotes active learner participation.
- Shows evidence of appropriate and positive student- teacher interaction.
- Monitors access and usage of the internet.
Delivery of Instruction
Follows Lesson Cycle- Shows evidence of student growth based on the Mississippi State-Wide Testing Program over a two year period.
- Provides guided practice activities for students.
- Uses interest approach to introduce lesson.
- Motivates students with the purpose and importance of the lesson.
- Provides instruction appropriate for the level of the learner.
- Presents lesson in an appropriate scope and sequence.
- Provides learners with appropriate practice on lesson content.
- Adjusts instruction / re-teaches as necessary.
- Provides appropriate lesson closure.
Effective Teaching Practices- Demonstrates knowledge of subject matter.
- Accommodates individual differences and learning styles.
- Uses a variety of instructional techniques or methods.
- Communicates directions clearly.
- Uses correct oral and written communication.
- Uses technology and instructional aides effectively.
- Demonstrates enthusiasm for teaching and learning.
- Addresses the varied achievement levels of students.
- Demonstrates concern for students as individuals.
- Documents instruction based on state frameworks.
Evaluation of Student Progress
- Links state assessments to classroom instruction.
- Uses a variety of evaluation methods.
- Provides appropriate evaluation feedback to student, parents, and administrators in a timely manner.
- Maintains records of student performance (grade books, progress reports, rubrics, benchmarks, etc.).
- Shows evidence of student growth based on the Mississippi testing program.
- Incorporates test items that mimic the format of state test items.
- Utilizes state writing rubrics to evaluate progress on written assignments.
- Administers and reports progress on state practice tests as required.
Professional Responsibility
- Dresses in an appropriate and professional manner.
- Arrives on time and remains until the designated time to leave for all assignments.
- Complies with school policies, State Department of Education regulations, School Board policies, and supports the school system.
- Attends all meetings, workshops, and in-service training programs required by the school or district.
- Demonstrates professional behavior at all times with the community, administrators, teachers, parents, and students.
- Maintains equipment and fixed assets according to district policy.
- Seeks professional development activities to address personal professional growth.
- Promotes the district's vision, mission, and goals.
Gifted Education
- Oversees the testing and identification of gifted students.
- Plans and implements staff development activities related to the Gifted Program.
- Submits all required reports on the Gifted Program.
- Provides guidance in the selection of textbooks and other instructional materials and equipment for the program.
- Designs and selects appropriate instructional modifications for gifted students and coordinates these activities with other teachers as appropriate.
- Prepares, implements, and evaluates an annual educational plan for each student based on individually assessed needs in accordance with district procedures.
- Prepares lesson plans for each group of students.
- Provides appropriate schedules for exceptional students involving school personnel as required.
- Seeks a variety of services through community resources and agencies to meet the needs of exceptional students.
- Provides direct consultation to regular education teachers on how to implement strategies for gifted students.
- Team teaches with regular teachers to support gifted students when appropriate.
- Participates in the in-school staffing and screening process as appropriate.
- Participates on evaluation teams for gifted students as appropriate.
- Provides specialized instruction to individual and small groups of gifted students when necessary to support learning the content areas.
- Serves as a resource and advisor to principals and teachers regarding the gifted instructional program.
- Supervises the ordering, inventory, and distribution of materials and equipment for the gifted instructional program.
- Coordinates gifted educational activities and events such as field trips, special exhibits, and contests.
- Serves as the liaison with parents and the community regarding the gifted instructional program.
- Ensures that each student in the program has necessary evaluation and consultation records in his/her permanent record.
- Completes progress reports on each student as needed.
- Refers those students who require further evaluation or follow-up services to the appropriate school personnel or community agency.
- Documents ongoing consultation with regular education teachers and maintains a record of modified instructional strategies and results for each student where appropriate.
- Attends and participates in faculty meetings or other meetings as required.
- Develops appropriate advocacy statements for gifted education.
- Models nondiscriminatory practices in all activities.
- Performs others duties as assigned by the Principal, Assistant Principal, Superintendent, Deputy Superintendent, and other supervisor
Terms of Employment: Salary and work year will be established by the Board.Evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on Evaluation of Professional Personnel.