Talented and Gifted Teacher Grades 5-12

Job Title - K-12 TAG Teacher  

Reports to - Traci Lust and Building Principals

 Position Purpose

Under the general supervision of the building principal, to facilitate student success and growth in academic and interpersonal skills through implementing district and state approved curriculum; documenting teaching and student progress/activities/outcomes; addressing specific educational needs of individual students by creating a flexible, safe and optimal learning environment; and providing feedback to students, parents and administration regarding student progress, expectations and goals.

Qualifications and Personal Performance Criteria

• Demonstrates positive interpersonal relationships; works cooperatively with students, staff and the larger Saydel Community.
• Projects a positive image as an educator in the Saydel Community School District.
• Respects differing points of view.
• Demonstrates an understanding and acceptance of diverse backgrounds.
• Demonstrates a positive attitude and manages stress in a constructive manner.
• Contributes to a positive work environment.
• Works independently, demonstrates initiative.

Essential Performance Responsibilities

• Develops and administers district and state approved curriculum consistent with school district goals and objectives.
• Promotes a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction, and to student learning.
• Communicates learning goals to students and parents/families.
• Develops lesson plans to maximize learning opportunities in the classroom in order to meet the needs of all learners.
• Creates learning opportunities aligned with district standards and goals.
• Designs learning activities that utilize technology in a meaningful way.
• Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning, and differentiates instruction to meet individual student's needs.
• Conducts individual and small group instruction as needed.
• Provides meaningful feedback to students within a multi-tiered system of supports.
• Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research.
• Establishes a classroom environment that is fair and promotes learning.
• Organizes and maintains accurate records, grades, and reporting for all student activities, achievement and attendance as required by district procedures and applicable laws.
• Encourages parental/family involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents/families.
• Ensures that student conduct conforms to the school's standards and school district policies, and establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
• Coordinates with other professional staff members, especially within the grade level and department, to evaluate and assess curriculum.
• Supervises students in activities that take place out of the classroom during the school day, including activities involving school transportation.
• Administers standardized assessments in accordance with district testing policies.
• Performs other related tasks as assigned by the principal and other district office administrators as designated by the superintendent.

Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities.  It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.