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Columbus City Schools is Hiring a Special Education/Gifted Teacher Near Columbus, OH
TITLE:Gifted Self-Contained Program Teacher – Special Education
JOB STATUS:Resource Teacher
REPORTS TO:Supervisor, Gifted & Talented & Supervisor, Special Education
DEPARTMENT: Gifted and Talented Office
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide instruction to students who are gifted with cognitive, emotional, or physical disabilities
Adapt curriculum to meet student needs
Implement a mastery approach to instruction utilizing a variety of grouping and pacing configurations
Provide high-quality instruction based on best practices to students through inclusion, small group, and individual support in accordance with student Individualized Education Plans
Collaborate with parents, school personnel, community partners, and colleagues in the gifted department to meet the students’ needs
Respond and teach appropriately to address the social and emotional needs of gifted students
Use tiering, flexible grouping, and other differentiation strategies that challenge gifted students with disabilities
Support teachers in the implementation curriculum models and educational initiatives from the Gifted & Talented Office
Address the goals in the gifted curriculum framework to support learning in the 21st century
Collect and analyze formative and summative assessment date for the purpose of planning of instruction
Maintain a record of student mastery, grades, and other measures of progress
Plan lessons and activities with other program teachers on a monthly basis
Work collegially with the staff of the assigned building
Attend ongoing professional development provided by the Gifted office and a gifted coordinator in order to stay well-versed on skills and techniques
Attend ongoing professional development provided by the Special Education office in order to stay well-versed on skills and techniques
Provide support and professional development to classroom teachers on the topic of adapting instruction for students with disabilities
Consult with teachers in the development of Written Education Plans for gifted students
Write and update Individualized Education Plans for students with identified disabilities
Understand the identification process in selecting gifted students and their needs
Other
Follow the same daily schedule as building staff for assigned levels – arrive and leave at the designated time.
Serve as a liaison and advocate among gifted students, school personnel, parents and community members
Attend and participate in school professional learning community/teacher-based teams
Any other duties assigned by the principal/supervisor
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
Valid Ohio teaching certification
Special Education– Mild to Moderate or Moderate to Intensive Needs (K-12) certification required
Gifted and Talented K-12 certification or endorsement preferred
Minimum of 3 years classroom teaching experience
Skills in relating to parents
Knowledge of differentiated instruction for gifted students
Familiarity with higher-level questioning and thinking strategies