Gifted​/EXPO Teacher

Position: Gifted and Talented/EXPO Teacher
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 the principal.

* Exhibits professional judgment and responsibility at all times.

* Demonstrates behavior that is professional, ethical and responsible.

* Promotes professional improvement through reading educational journals and books, exploring educational research, enrolling in college courses, participating in staff development activities and membership in professional organizations.

* Upholds and enforces school rules, administrative regulations and district philosophy and board policies and presents subject matter according to established guidelines.

* Keeps informed of and complies with state, district and school regulations and policies for classroom teachers.

* Compiles, maintains, and files all reports, records and other documents required.

* Attends and participates in faculty meetings and serves on staff committees as required.

* Follows all rules,…