Gifted and Teacher

Gifted and Talented Teacher Appointment:

Director of Preschool and Federal Programs, Chief Academic Officer

• shall hold a bachelor's degree or higher and the required Kentucky certificate for the assigned position.
• shall demonstrate the ability to work effectively with students, peers, and adults.
• shall demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively with students, parents, and faculty.

Director of Preschool and Federal Programs

185 Days

Commensurate with the school district's Certified Salary Schedule.

Shall have the ability to sit, stoop, possibly lift up to 50 pounds or more, and any/all body movements as related to the job description.

To help gifted and talented students acquire the knowledge, skills and attitudes that will contribute to the thier development into mature, able and responsible men and women.

• General Job Responsibilities
  • Instructional and Classroom Management:
    • Coordinates services for gifted and talented students in grades K-12
    • The teacher uses effective instructional/assessment techniques
    • Ensures students are on task during the lesson/activity
    • Follows the gifted and talented curriculum to the academic expectations as determined by school policy.
    • Facilitates, implements, and/or monitors Gifted Student Service Plans approved for individual students.
    • Demonstrates innovation in the classroom.
    • Effectively plans and prepares for instruction that is designed to meet the needs of individual students.
    • Coordinates the identification and placement of gifted and talented students
    • Promotes understanding of gifted and talented education for students, staff, and families
• Instructional and Classroom Management (cont.):
  • Uses effective classroom management techniques.
• Professional Responsibilities:
  • The teacher follows school, district, state, and federal guidelines and policies.
  • The teacher attends staff meetings.
  • The teacher reports to work regularly and on time.
  • The teacher keeps up to date on current educational trends
  • The teacher correctly completes and properly files all required records and reports on time.
  • The teacher shares ideas and materials with fellow educators.
  • The teacher serves on district, school, department, and/or team committees in a positive, productive manner.
  • The teacher selects appropriate channels for resolving concerns/problems.
  • The teacher cooperates with resource personnel, other staff members, and parents.
  • The teacher attends to assigned duties and responsibilities in a prompt manner.
  • The teacher promotes a proper and attractive physical environment for the classroom.
  • The teacher promotes a professional image through proper personal appearance.
  • The teacher initiates parent/teacher conferences, meetings, and written communications.
  • The teacher attends and promotes school-related activities as required. (includes staff development activities).
• Interpersonal Relationships:
  • The teacher is cooperative.
  • The teacher demonstrates self-control.
  • The teacher gives and receives constructive criticism.
  • The teacher deals only with those involved in issues of controversy and disagreement
  • The teacher is flexible and reasonable.
  • The teacher displays a sense of humor at the appropriate time and place.
  • The teacher keeps information confidential about students and peers.
  • The teacher positively interprets school and district policies, programs, and activities to parents, peers, patrons and community members.