Gifted Teacher (2024-2025)
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Gifted Teacher (2024-2025)

Greenville Public School District

Location: Greenville,MI, USA

Date: 2024-12-14T20:33:38Z

Job Description:
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.
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