Position Summary:

Under the supervision of the Director of Special Education and/or the Building Principal, the Gifted Teacher provides an educational atmosphere in which students will move toward the fulfillment of their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical and psychological growth and maturation in accordance with District philosophy, goals and objectives. The position requires the identification and programming of high ability students in the areas of intellectual, specific academic, creativity, the arts, and leadership. The Gifted Teacher provides leadership and coordination for planning, implementation, and assessment of curriculum/instructional initiatives related to improvements in K-12 Gifted Program. Through the implementation of innovative and research best practices, this position ensures the delivery of high quality instructional programming.

KPERS participation is mandatory for this position.

Additional Information:

• Current Kansas teaching license with appropriate endorsement required.
• Assess needs of students, using appropriate diagnostic measures.
• Write legally compliant individual education program (IEP) plans.
• Use instructional programs that provide appropriate instruction to children with disabilities.
• Employee is expected to have acquired the necessary skills and knowledge to perform at an acceptable level within six (6) months of being awarded the position.

USD290 conducts background screenings and TB tests on all potential candidates.

Anyone with a disability who needs a reasonable accommodation related to a selection process is requested to contact the Human Resources Department at 785-229-8010, Ext. 1020 at least two (2) days prior to the scheduled test or interview.

Duties listed on the job announcement are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. Omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the agreement and is subject to changes as the District’s needs and requirements of change. A full job description is available upon request.

USD290 is an At-Will employer.

USD290 is an Equal employment Opportunity Employer.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $45,376.00 - $78,793.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Gifted Teacher: 1 year (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Ottawa, KS 66067: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person