What are the responsibilities and job description for the 1-4 Gifted and Talented Challenge Teacher position at Conroe Independent School District?
JOB STATUS:
OPEN
POSTING DATE:
04/29/2025
CLOSING DATE:
05/12/2025 04:00 PM
POSTING NUMBER:
049402
LOCATION:
Admin Teaching & Learning - 874
POSITION TITLE:
1-4 Gifted and Talented Challenge Teacher
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Provide gifted students with appropriate learning activities and experiences designed to help them fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth. Enable students to develop competencies and skills to function successfully in society. Provide supplemental gifted support through the pull-out program 1st through 4th grade.
DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Develop and implement lesson plans that fulfill the requirements of District’s curriculum and gifted programs, and show written evidence of preparation as required.
- Prepare lessons that reflect accommodations for differences in student learning styles.
- Present subject matter according to guidelines established by Texas Education Agency, Board policies, and administrative regulations.
- Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of the gifted students assigned.
- Conduct assessment of student learning styles and use results to plan instructional activities.
- Work cooperatively with special education teachers to modify curricula as needed for special education students according to guidelines established in Individual Education Plans (IEP).
- Work with other members of staff to determine instructional goals, objectives, and methods according to District requirements.
- Use technology to strengthen the teaching/learning process.
- Assist in the coordination and facilitation of gifted student fall and spring parent meetings.
- Develop and revise gifted curriculum.
- Travel as required to fulfill responsibilities of the job.
- Assist in the gifted and talented nomination and identification process, including the planning, testing of students, review of student data, and campus identification meetings.
- Assist with Destination Imagination and UIL A Academic competitions.
- Plan, coordinate, and execute Conroe ISD GT student trips to extend their learning throughout the year.
- Communicate with parents through monthly newsletters.
- Help students analyze and improve study methods and habits.
- Conduct ongoing assessment of student achievement through formal and informal testing.
- Be a positive role model for students, and support mission of the District.
- Create classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.
- Manage student behavior in accordance with Student Code of Conduct and student handbook.
- Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
- Assist in selection of books, equipment, and other instructional materials.
- Establish and maintain open communication by conducting conferences with parents, students, principals, and teachers.
- Maintain a professional relationship with colleagues, students, parents, and community members.
- Use effective communication skills to present information accurately and clearly.
- Participate in professional development activities to improve job-related skills.
- Keep informed of and comply with state, District, and school regulations and policies for classroom teachers.
- Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required.
- Attend the Texas Association for Gifted and Talented yearly conference.
- Regular attendance.
- Other duties assigned.
ASSIGNMENTS TO VIRTUAL INSTRUCTION:
- Seamlessly integrate District-approved online learning platforms and required software into the planning, delivery, and support of virtual instruction.
- Plan, prepare, implement, and evaluate lessons and activities during the standard work hours of the campus at which the teacher is assigned, as well as prolonged or irregular hours.
- Be able to communicate with students, parents, and campus and District personnel during the standard work hours of the campus at which the teacher is assigned, as well as prolonged or irregular hours.
- Adhere to all professional responsibilities and deadlines including professional communication and responsiveness.
- Be flexible, responsive, and positive with students, parents, and staff.
- Effectively translate CISD Best Practices into the virtual instructional setting.
- Regularly attend and apply District-approved professional development in the most up-to-date practices associated with virtual instruction.
- Accurately and timely obtain and report required student data, including attendance, grades, etc.
- Dress professionally as you would if you were offering instruction to students in a traditional, in-person setting.
- Teach and interact with students from a quiet space, free from distraction, where appropriate confidentiality rules can be followed.
- Create a virtual classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.
- Provide small group and tutoring opportunities for students who are experiencing difficulty in their learning.
- Support any extracurricular activities for which you are responsible according to District guidelines.
- Attend all required campus and District meetings.
EXPERIENCE:
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education/Certification:
- Bachelor’s degree from accredited university
- Valid Texas teaching certificate with required endorsements for subject and level assigned
- 3 years of classroom experience teaching gifted students in Elementary and/or Intermediate
- Completed and maintained 30 Hours of Gifted Foundation training
Special Knowledge/Skills:
- Knowledge of subjects assigned
- General knowledge of curriculum and instruction
- Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior
- Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Knowledge of the educational needs of gifted and talented students
- Knowledge of strategies and materials for the education of gifted and talented students
- Ability to design and implement interdisciplinary units of study
- Ability to use problem solving approach of instruction
- Flexibility and confidence in working with gifted students, their parents, classroom teachers and multiple principals
- Knowledge of curriculum design and implementation
- Ability to interpret data
- Knowledge of Kaplan’s Depth and Complexity Icons
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: Maintain emotional control under stress. Occasional prolonged and/or irregular hours. Frequent standing, stooping, bending, pulling and pushing. Move small stacks of textbooks, media equipment, desks, and other classroom equipment. Regular in-district travel.
APPLY TO:
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GROUP / GRADE:
K-6
SALARY:
Teacher Pay Scale.
