Gifted Teacher

Qualifications:

• A valid Mississippi teaching certificate
• An endorsement in gifted education (207).

Reports To:

Superintendent of Education, the Deputy Superintendent, Principal, Assistant Principal and other designated supervisor.

Job Goal:

To organize, implement, and support modified instructional strategies to meet the needs of gifted students in gifted and/or regular education classes.

Lesson Plans

• Utilizes and references districts and/or state mandated competencies, objectives, anchor benchmarks
• Uses a variety of effective teaching procedures, materials/media, and assessments appropriate for learners
• Documents and reports to the principal (by grading period) completion of and progress on state benchmarks, frameworks, blueprints, and writing rubrics

Classroom Management

• Attends to routine tasks during initial minutes of class.
• Uses instructional time effectively / time on task.
• Promotes a positive and safe classroom environment conducive to learning.
• Provides for smooth transition from one activity to another.
• Maintains appropriate classroom behavior.
• Maintains poise and self-control.
• Establishes high expectations for learners.
• Promotes active learner participation.
• Shows evidence of appropriate and positive student- teacher interaction.
• Monitors access and usage of the internet.

Delivery of Instruction

1. Follows Lesson Cycle

• Shows evidence of student growth based on the Mississippi State-Wide Testing Program over a two year period.
• Provides guided practice activities for students.
• Uses interest approach to introduce lesson.
• Motivates students with the purpose and importance of the lesson.
• Provides instruction appropriate for the level of the learner.
• Presents lesson in an appropriate scope and sequence.
• Provides learners with appropriate practice on lesson content.
• Adjusts instruction / re-teaches as necessary.
• Provides appropriate lesson closure.

1. Effective Teaching Practices

• Demonstrates knowledge of subject matter.
• Accommodates individual differences and learning styles.
• Uses a variety of instructional techniques or methods.
• Communicates directions clearly.
• Uses correct oral and written communication.
• Uses technology and instructional aides effectively.
• Demonstrates enthusiasm for teaching and learning.
• Addresses the varied achievement levels of students.
• Demonstrates concern for students as individuals.
• Documents instruction based on state frameworks.

Evaluation of Student Progress

• Links state assessments to classroom instruction.
• Uses a variety of evaluation methods.
• Provides appropriate evaluation feedback to student, parents, and administrators in a timely manner.
• Maintains records of student performance (grade books, progress reports, rubrics, benchmarks, etc.).
• Shows evidence of student growth based on the Mississippi testing program.
• Incorporates test items that mimic the format of state test items.
• Utilizes state writing rubrics to evaluate progress on written assignments.
• Administers and reports progress on state practice tests as required.

Professional Responsibility

• Dresses in an appropriate and professional manner.
• Arrives on time and remains until the designated time to leave for all assignments.
• Complies with school policies, State Department of Education regulations, School Board policies, and supports the school system.
• Attends all meetings, workshops, and in-service training programs required by the school or district.
• Demonstrates professional behavior at all times with the community, administrators, teachers, parents, and students.
• Maintains equipment and fixed assets according to district policy.
• Seeks professional development activities to address personal professional growth.
• Promotes the district's vision, mission, and goals.

 Gifted Education

• Oversees the testing and identification of gifted students.
• Plans and implements staff development activities related to the Gifted Program.
• Submits all required reports on the Gifted Program.
• Provides guidance in the selection of textbooks and other instructional materials and equipment for the program.
• Designs and selects appropriate instructional modifications for gifted students and coordinates these activities with other teachers as appropriate.
• Prepares, implements, and evaluates an annual educational plan for each student based on individually assessed needs in accordance with district procedures.
• Prepares lesson plans for each group of students.
• Provides appropriate schedules for exceptional students involving school personnel as required.
• Seeks a variety of services through community resources and agencies to meet the needs of exceptional students.
• Provides direct consultation to regular education teachers on how to implement strategies for gifted students.
• Team teaches with regular teachers to support gifted students when appropriate.
• Participates in the in-school staffing and screening process as appropriate.
• Participates on evaluation teams for gifted students as appropriate.
• Provides specialized instruction to individual and small groups of gifted students when necessary to support learning the content areas.
• Serves as a resource and advisor to principals and teachers regarding the gifted instructional program.
• Supervises the ordering, inventory, and distribution of materials and equipment for the gifted instructional program.
• Coordinates gifted educational activities and events such as field trips, special exhibits, and contests.
• Serves as the liaison with parents and the community regarding the gifted instructional program.
• Ensures that each student in the program has necessary evaluation and consultation records in his/her permanent record.
• Completes progress reports on each student as needed.
• Refers those students who require further evaluation or follow-up services to the appropriate school personnel or community agency.
• Documents ongoing consultation with regular education teachers and maintains a record of modified instructional strategies and results for each student where appropriate.
• Attends and participates in faculty meetings or other meetings as required.
• Develops appropriate advocacy statements for gifted education.
• Models nondiscriminatory practices in all activities.
• Performs others duties as assigned by the Principal, Assistant Principal, Superintendent, Deputy Superintendent, and other supervisor

Terms of Employment:   Salary and work year will be established by the Board.

Evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on Evaluation of Professional Personnel.