• JobID: 219

Position Type:
Student Support Services

Date Posted:
4/15/2022

Location:
District-Wide/ Multiple Locations

MISSION: The Chester Upland School District is committed to providing all students the opportunity to achieve excellence in the four A's: Academics, Athletics, Arts, and Activities.

The senior leadership team continues to build a talented and committed team to ensure all students are prepared to graduate from Chester Upland schools career and college ready! The C.O.R.E. is the foundation of the Chester Upland School District’s vision and mission.

C.O.R.E.:
C- Children First: The well being and continuous learning of every child will drive decisions.
O- One Chester Upland: With dedicated community of partners, parents, students and staff, we will excel, united as One Chester Upland.
R- Reimagining: Through a mode of continuous improvement, we will apply four important levers for change, collaboration, capacity building, deepening knowledge of pedagogy, and focusing direction to improve outcomes for all.
E- Equity, Excellence, and Emotional Intelligence: We will ensure equitable access to a quality education that includes emotional intelligence and leads to excellence across all opportunities and services.Primary Function

This employee is responsible for organizing, implementing, and supporting modified instructional strategies to meet the needs of gifted students in gifted and/or basic education classes.

General Duties and Responsibilities

1. Planning:

• Designing or selecting appropriate instructional modifications for gifted students and coordinating these activities with other teachers as appropriate.
• Continuing professional growth through education meetings, visiting related facilities, reading professional literature, and exchanging ideas among the district staff.
• Working in coordination with other teachers in planning and developing the program.

2. Programming:

• Preparing, implementing, and evaluating an annual educational plan for each student based on individually assessed needs in accordance with district procedures.

• Preparing lesson plans for each group of students.
• Providing appropriate schedules for exceptional students involving school personnel as required.
• Seeking a variety of services through community resources and agencies to meet the needs of exceptional students.
• Developing and monitoring the modified strategies for the students in coordination with the other teachers and professional staff as appropriate.
• Providing direct consultation to basic education teachers on how to implement strategies.
• Team teaching with basic teachers to support gifted students when appropriate.
• Participating in the in-school staffing and screening process as appropriate.
• Participating on evaluation teams for gifted students as appropriate.
• Providing specialized instruction to individual and small groups of gifted students when necessary to support learning the content areas.
• Assisting in the selection of books, equipment and other instructional materials.
• Taking all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, materials, equipment and facilities.
• Seeking a variety of services through community resources and agencies to meet the needs of gifted students.

3. Public Relations:

• Cooperating with school personnel in coordinating gifted services within that school.
• ?Conferring with basic education teachers as requested concerning any educational needs of students.
• Developing and conducting necessary inservice programs to inform basic education classroom teachers of the goals and objectives of the gifted program where appropriate.
• Providing information to community groups, parents, and news media concerning gifted programs as requested or needed and as approved by the immediate supervisor.
• Providing specialized instructional techniques through individual or group sessions designed to meet the educational needs of students.
• Conferring with other teachers concerning any educational needs of gifted students.
• Working to establish and maintain open lines of communication with students and their parents concerning the broad academic and behavioral progress of all assigned students.

4. Reporting :

• Ensuring that each student in the program has necessary evaluation and consultation records in his/her permanent folder.
• ?Completing progress reports on each student as needed.
• Completing reports for appropriate local and state educational agencies.
• Referring those students who require further evaluation or follow-up services to the appropriate school personnel or community agencies.
• Documenting ongoing consultation with basic education teachers and maintaining a record of modified instructional strategies and results for each student where appropriate.
• Attending and participating in faculty meeting or other meetings as required.

Other Requirements

• Specialized teaching assignments may require additional training and/or certification.

• Must be able to pass an initial fingerprint and background clearance checks

• May be required to lift and carry heavy, bulky supplies and materials weighing up to 20 pounds.

• May be required to work outside normal working hours.

• May be required to travel to perform work functions.

Ideal Candidatewill demonstrate the following and/or have experience with:

• A commitment to success for all of the Chester Upland students and specifically to raising the academic achievement of all the children in this district

• A desire to grow professionally and seek out new opportunities for professional development

• An ability to use data to drive instruction

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

• Innovative teaching methodologies using techniques such as team teaching, demonstrations, simulation and consultation

• An ability to work independently and manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously

• Outstanding interpersonal and teamwork skills

• An ability to critically assess challenges and identify effective instructional/behavioral solutions to support the success of each student

• Exceptional classroom management skills

• Able to thrive in a fast-paced environment

• Strong working knowledge of technology used to differentiate instruction for students.

Other Requirements

• Specialized teaching assignments may require additional training and/or certification.

• Must be able to pass an initial fingerprint and background clearance checks

• May be required to lift and carry heavy, bulky supplies and materials weighing up to 20 pounds.

• May be required to work outside normal working hours.

• May be required to travel to perform work functions.

Ideal Candidatewill demonstrate the following and/or have experience with:

• A commitment to success for all of the Chester Upland students and specifically to raising the academic achievement of all the children in this district

• A desire to grow professionally and seek out new opportunities for professional development

• An ability to use data to drive instruction

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

• Innovative teaching methodologies using techniques such as team teaching, demonstrations, simulation and consultation

• An ability to work independently and manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously

• Outstanding interpersonal and teamwork skills

• An ability to critically assess challenges and identify effective instructional/behavioral solutions to support the success of each student

• Exceptional classroom management skills

• Able to thrive in a fast-paced environment

• Strong working knowledge of technology used to differentiate instruction for students.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university

• Appropriate Standard Pennsylvania Teaching Certificate

• Preferred experience in an urban school setting

• The following are required:

• PA Criminal clearances
• PA Child Abuse clearances
• FBI clearances
• Physical including TB Test
• Proof of U. S. citizenship or legal resident alien status

The information in this job description is for compliance with the Chester Upland School District Board Policy and the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.). It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities and qualifications for the position. The incumbent may perform or be assigned other duties.

Equal Opportunity Employer
The Chester Upland School District (CUSD) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. CUSD ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, gender, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or disability. Any individual needing assistance in making application for any opening should contact the Department of Human Resources at 267-916-5169.

Job Type: Full-time