Elementary Gifted Education Teacher - FTE Job Sioux Falls area,South Dakota USA,Education / Teaching

Position: Elementary Gifted Education Teacher - 0.75 FTE

Job Overview

As an Elementary Gifted Education Teacher, you will spark curiosity, cultivate creativity, and support students as they develop advanced thinking skills and pursue deeper learning. Working collaboratively with staff and students, you will help create engaging opportunities that inspire innovation and encourage learners to realize their full potential.

Responsibilities

Works effectively with teachers and building administrators in promoting understanding of characteristics and needs of gifted students and helps integrate the gifted program into the overall plan and purpose of the school district.

Coordinates and participates in identification, assessment, Education Plan development, and delivery of service for eligible students, and serves as a resource to classroom teachers.

Maintains student records regarding the referral, evaluation and placement process in compliance with district requirements.

Follows School Board policies and regulations, teacher handbooks and the negotiated collective bargaining agreement.

Participates in building conferences and communicates with parents, according to elementary gifted program guidelines, keeping families informed about their child's progress.

Utilizes teaching techniques consistent with the research on effective teaching and "best practices" for gifted learners.

Provides periodic summary reports and other requested data regarding the delivery of service to elementary gifted students.

Establishes a learning climate and classroom management system that promotes orderly behavior of students.

Utilizes community resources as an extension of the classroom for students.

Adheres to the direction of the building principal and the Elementary Coordinator and respond to administrative supervision.

Performs other duties as assigned by principal and/or coordinator.

Qualifications

Education Level: Bachelor's degree South Dakota teacher license with an endorsement in gifted education.
Experience Desired: Successful Student Teaching.
Physical Requirements: Hand-eye, mind-eye coordination. Constant hearing; intermittent speaking, standing, walking and writing. Frequent carrying, keyboarding, and other repetitive motions.
Other Requirements: Excellent oral and written communication skills. Skills in human relations, leadership and conflict management. Knowledgeable of teaching techniques that meet the diverse needs of students. Demonstrated skills in computer word processing, spreadsheets and databases.
Certification: Valid South Dakota teaching certification with the required endorsements. Endorsement requirements may vary based on specific course assignments.
Youth Suicide Awareness and Prevention Training: Certified educators must complete at least one hour of approved youth suicide awareness and prevention training every five years. Provide certificate of completion prior to starting employment.

Pay Information

Starting at $53,981 to $60,793 per year, based on experience. Pay listed is based on a 1.0 FTE. Pay will be prorated based on the final FTE of the contract.

Hours & FTE

Monday through Friday; flexible scheduling based on needs of schools being served.

0.75 FTE, 30 hours per week, 9 months.

Additional Requirements

Post-Offer Criminal Background Check Required.

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