Enrichment & Gifted and Talented Teacher

JOB TITLE:

Enrichment & Gifted and Talented Teacher

REPORTS TO:

Principal

WORK YEAR/DAY:

188 Days

SALARY GRADE:

Certified Salary Schedule

SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

To work collaboratively as a member of the Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) team to support elementary and middle school teachers with implementation of differentiated instruction, Advanced Coursework, and Gifted Student Service Plans; identify and support gifted and talented students based on criteria outlined in 704 KAR 3:285; provide specialized instruction and support for identified students; to maintain data to advance student learning, report results, and evaluate programming for AISD Gifted and Talented programming; .

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Identify and coordinate programming for gifted and talented students ensuring compliance with criteria outlined in 704 KAR 3:285.
• Use data-informed decision making to provide targeted instruction for students identified for enrichment and/or advanced coursework using the MTSS process.
• Provide targeted enrichment for students identified in Primary Talent Pool (PTP) and serve as a resource for primary teachers to extend opportunities for PTP students.
• Maintain a system of data collection for program evaluation and reporting.
• Examine current identification practices and processes; make suggestions for program improvement and implementation.
• Develops, implements, and monitors Gifted Student Service Plans (GSSPs) in accordance with Kentucky regulations, and provides biannual progress reports to families to ensure appropriate growth and enrichment.
• Work in PLCs with classroom teachers to analyze relevant data; implement instruction; provide coaching, collaboration, and consultation; and conduct progress monitoring.
• Communicate with parents, students, and staff through a variety of formats..
• Seek external resources and opportunities for AISD gifted and talented students.
• Meet as necessary with school personnel, administration, students, or parents to advance student learning.
• Facilitate professional learning to support the needs of gifted and talented students and advanced learners.
• Other duties as requested by school and district administration.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher with Kentucky Teaching Certification
• Three (3) years successful teaching experience
• Gifted and Talented endorsement
• Demonstrated ability to work with various groups
• Advanced technological skills, including abilities and experiences with disseminating information to a wide range of audiences in a variety of manners
• Ability to record, analyze, and utilize data to advance student learning
• Expert working knowledge of the Kentucky Academic Standards along with evidence-based instructional strategies and resources

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s degree
• Experience in program coordination
• Demonstrated ability as a professional development planner and facilitator
• Exemplary written and oral skills
• A diversified experiential background in terms of both setting and roles
• Kentucky Elementary Teaching Certification