EXPO Teacher

EXPO Teacher

Denton Independent School District Borman Elementary - Denton, Texas

Reports to: Campus Principal

Wage/Hour Status: Exempt

Pay Family: Teacher Hiring Schedule

Minimum Salary: Teacher Hiring Schedule

Duty Days: 190 days per year

Primary

Purpose:

Collaborates with district staff and outside personnel to provide educational opportunities for gifted and talented students; provides students with appropriate learning activities and experiences designed to fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical and social growth; enables students to develop competencies and skills to function successfully in society.

Qualifications:

Education and Certification

• Bachelor’s degree required from an accredited university
• Master’s degree preferred
• Valid Texas teacher certificate with endorsement/supplemental in gifted and talented education and/or 30 hours in gifted and talented education

Experience

• At least one (1) year of clinical teaching preferred; one year of teaching experience may substitute for clinical experience
• Experience as a gifted and talented teacher preferred

Special Knowledge and Skills

• Knowledge of strategies and materials for the education of gifted and talented students
• Ability to interpret data
• Knowledge of curriculum and instruction
• Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Major

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Implements procedures to identify gifted and talented students at all grade levels, including review of student data and testing of students.
• Provides gifted and talented students with alternative coursework through curriculum modification, acceleration, etc.
• Develops a continuing evaluation of the gifted and talented aspects for students at the appropriate level and implement changes based on the findings.
• Attends and participates in staff meetings, committee meetings and work sessions as required by the principal and the advanced academic coordinator/supervisors.
• Conducts assessments of students for the gifted and talented program, runs reports, and maintains records pertaining to the gifted and talented assessment process (EXPO).
• Prepares lessons that reflect accommodation for individual student differences.
• Presents the subject matter according to guidelines established by Texas Education Agency, Board policies and administrative regulations.
• Plans and uses appropriate instructional/learning strategies, activities, materials and equipment that reflect accommodation for individual needs of students assigned.
• Conducts assessment of student learning styles and uses results for instructional activities.
• Cooperates with and supports other staff members in planning and implementing instructional goals, objectives and methods according to district requirements.
• Integrates technologies in the teaching/learning process.
• Assists students in analyzing and improving methods and habits of study.
• Assesses student achievement through formal and informal testing.
• Assumes responsibility for extracurricular activities as assigned and may sponsor outside activities approved by the school.
• Presents a positive role model for students that supports the mission of the School District.
• Develops and maintains a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to students' physical, social and emotional development.
• Manages student behavior in the classroom and administers discipline according to Board policies, administrative regulations and IEP.
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.
• Assists in the selection of books, equipment and other instructional materials.
• Establishes and maintains open lines of communication with students and their parents.
• Maintains a professional relationship with all colleagues, students, parents and community members.
• Uses acceptable communication skills to present information accurately and clearly.
• Keeps the principal fully informed with respect to conditions and needs of the classroom and of new techniques and materials being used.
• Attends and participates in staff meetings, committee meetings and work sessions as required by…