Elementary Teacher - Gifted Services; Half-Time

Position: Elementary Teacher - Gifted Services (Half-Time)
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Teacher - Gifted Services

Employment Term (Days): 187

Pay Scale: Teacher

Primary Purpose:

Provide specialized services to gifted students.

Provide identified gifted students with a curriculum that provides an array of challenging learning experiences based on a continuum of learning that includes creative and critical thinking, research skills, and self-directed learning (19 TAC §89.3).

Student learning experiences include project-based learning opportunities, the development of advanced level products using the engineering design process, and focused independent study units.

Qualification Guidelines:

Education/Certifications:

Bachelor's degree from accredited university

Valid Texas Teaching certificate with required endorsements for subject and level assigned

Experience:

Two years' experience teaching gifted students within the general education classroom Completion of GT qualification requirements (30 hour foundational and annual updates required)

Proven ability to work with students, parents, peers, and superiors

Special Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Knowledge of the characteristics and needs of gifted students

Ability to capitalize on students' interests so as to encourage students to become independent learners while also making learning meaningful and relevant

Ability to differentiate instruction and learning opportunities for gifted children

General knowledge of the VISD Gifted and Talented identification and assessment processes An understanding of and sensitivity for the various cultural needs of the students of the district

Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Supervisory Responsibilities: None