ORANGE COUNTY SCHOOLS

POSITION DESCRIPTION

POSITION PURPOSE:

The school AIG Teacher performs a variety of tasks to provide appropriate direct services for Academically and Intellectually Gifted students in Orange County Schools. This position includes record keeping assistance related to the district’s plan for Academically and Intellectually Gifted students. The AIG Teacher attends staff development to maintain a rigorous curriculum. S/he serves as a direct link of communication with administrators, staff, parents and the community. The AIG Teacher is also responsible for direct services to Academically and Intellectually Gifted students and for collaboration with school staff members to foster the potential of other high performing students. Work requires the use of technology along with the most current teaching practices available.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Thorough knowledge of programs available for AIG students and how to provide them
• Thorough knowledge of means of assessing students to ensure qualification for AIG focused instruction
• Comprehensive knowledge of current trends, research and information pertaining to the education of students classified as AIG
• Comprehensive knowledge of statistical and psychological analysis and data used for identifying AIG students
• Thorough knowledge of pedagogical and instructional methods for engaging AIG students allowing them to push their potential for academic growth
• Ability to work with classroom and specialized teachers to engage AIG students in fulfilling educational challenges and experiences
• Thorough knowledge of NC Standard Course of Study and Common Core Standards
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with administrators, teachers, parents and community members
• Demonstrated ability to develop, implement and maintain a challenging curriculum appropriate for gifted students
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
• Ability to skillfully communicate with parents who may be dissatisfied with AIG testing results of their children
• Thorough knowledge of FERPA and other student confidentiality regulations and laws

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution in education, specialized education dealing with academically and intellectually gifted students, psychology, or relevant field
• Any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities

CERTIFICATION AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS

• Valid NC Certification 88087 for Academically and Intellectually Gifted Exceptional Students
• Valid NC Certification as a classroom teacher in any educational area
• Must possess a valid driver’s license issued by the NC Department of Motor Vehicles

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s Degree or higher from an accredited institution in AIG, Education, School Administration, Psychology, or related area
• Five (5) to seven (7) years serving as a public school teacher in any area with at least three (3) years focused on AIG Curriculum integration
• Spanish Speaking

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide direct services to eligible students
• Assist with record keeping related to district’s plan for Academically and Intellectually Gifted students including identification, testing, placement and annual reviews
• Help regular classroom teachers develop instructional plans and activities for gifted students in their classrooms
• Serve as a resource to the regular classroom teacher
• Chair the committee for Academically and Intellectually Gifted
• Meet regularly with teams and/or classroom teachers to share materials and ideas and to review progress of specific students
• Help develop, implement, coordinate and maintain enrichment activities
• Help individual students select appropriate topics for independent investigation and monitor their progress
• Conduct individual or small group conferences with students as needed
• Encourage and enlighten student awareness of opportunities outside of the regular curriculum
• Help disseminate information about the AIG program to parents and the community
• Meet with individual parents and parent groups as requested
• Work to ensure continuity of services for all grades K-12
• Assist with the evaluation of the Plan for Academically and Intellectually Gifted
• Maintain a record of all services provided to students during the school year
• Assist with identifying, designing and implementing programs to discover and nurture academic potential for under-served populations
• Monitor and review student performance, providing feedback to parents, administration and teachers
• Assist with the creation and implementation of curricular experiences appropriate for gifted education
• Sets achievement goals based on sub-group data
• Attend workshops and conferences related to current trends and information pertaining to AIG programs
• Help locate mentors and resources to support the AIG program
• Provide demonstration lessons on a limited basis, as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Principal

DISCLAIMER: The above statements are intended to describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this position. They are not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and skills that may be required of the employees assigned to this position. This description may be revised by the supervisor, with HR review and approval, any time.

200 E. King St., Hillsborough, NC 27278 Version 10/10/2017