What are the responsibilities and job description for the Teacher - Enrichment GT position at Waco ISD?
Job Title:Teacher - Enrichment GT
Wage/Hour Status: Exempt / Contract
Reports To: Director of Advanced Academic Studies
Pay Grade/Days: Teacher / 187 Days
Dept./School: Assigned Campus
Date Revised: June 2016
Wage/Hour Status: Exempt / Contract
Reports To: Director of Advanced Academic Studies
Pay Grade/Days: Teacher / 187 Days
Dept./School: Assigned Campus
Date Revised: June 2016
Primary Purpose:
Facilitate services for advanced and gifted students. Advanced Academics will foster an atmosphere of excellence and high expectations for advanced and gifted students to positively impact student achievement.
Qualifications:
Education/Certification:
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution; Master’s degree preferred
Texas teaching certificate with Gifted and Talented endorsement or has completed the 30-hour gifted and talented training and agrees to complete the state gifted endorsement within the first six months of employment or Master’s degree in gifted education
Special Knowledge/Skills:
Excellent teaching skills
Knowledge of assigned curriculum (grades K-12 TEKS), Texas assessment objectives, and best practices for instruction
Knowledge of differentiation and compacting strategies for the gifted
Background with various programs for the gifted (i.e., Destination Imagination, UIL, Youth and Government, Science Fair, History Fair)
Evidence of leadership skills
Knowledge of best practices for teaching the gifted
Strong organizational, communication (written and oral), and interpersonal skills
Experience
Three years as an elementary classroom teacher, preferably in gifted or Advanced Placement classroom, and in a Title 1 school
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution; Master’s degree preferred
Texas teaching certificate with Gifted and Talented endorsement or has completed the 30-hour gifted and talented training and agrees to complete the state gifted endorsement within the first six months of employment or Master’s degree in gifted education
Special Knowledge/Skills:
Excellent teaching skills
Knowledge of assigned curriculum (grades K-12 TEKS), Texas assessment objectives, and best practices for instruction
Knowledge of differentiation and compacting strategies for the gifted
Background with various programs for the gifted (i.e., Destination Imagination, UIL, Youth and Government, Science Fair, History Fair)
Evidence of leadership skills
Knowledge of best practices for teaching the gifted
Strong organizational, communication (written and oral), and interpersonal skills
Experience
Three years as an elementary classroom teacher, preferably in gifted or Advanced Placement classroom, and in a Title 1 school
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
- Observe students and develop an instructional/behavioral plan for assigned students.
- Implement instructional/behavioral plan for assigned students. (MOVED)
- Plan and use appropriate learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment as determined by the needs of the assigned gifted students.
- Develop and implement specialized learning activities for students who have needs beyond the general classroom curriculum to include independent projects, cross-grade offerings, creative problem solving, research of interest, presentation skills, and leadership skills.
- Create an environment conducive to student learning. (MOVED)
- Provide student performance feedback to accompany the distribution of student report cards.
- Provide feedback to department administrators on the implementation of instructional strategies through differentiated weekly lesson plans.
- Conduct ongoing formal and informal assessments of student achievement.
- Develop and oversee academic competitions at assigned campuses as well as offer enrichment experiences beyond the school day as assigned by supervisor.
- Develop and maintain professional competence through professional growth activities based on recent research and current trends in education.
- Plan, organize, and lead professional development at campus, district, and state level.
- Use effective communication skills to present information accurately and clearly.
- Maintain a professional working relationship with principals, colleagues, students, and supervisors.
- Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
None
Equipment Used:
Macintosh and PC computer and related technology.
Working Conditions:
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Maintain emotional control under stress. Frequent districtwide travel; repetitive hand motions and prolonged use of computer. Frequent standing, stooping, bending, pulling and pushing. Move small stacks of textbooks, media equipment, desks, and other classroom equipment.
Note: This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions or working conditions associated with the job. This job description is not a contract of employment or a promise or guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment. The school district may add to, modify, or delete any aspect of this job (or the position itself) at any time as it deems advisable.
The Waco Independent School District (District) as an equal opportunity educational provider and employer does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or genetic information in educational programs or activities that it operates or in employment matters. The District is required by Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act, as well as Board policy not to discriminate in such a manner.
For information or complaints regarding compliance with the nondiscrimination requirements of Title IX, please email titleixcoordinator@wacoisd.org or contact Waco ISD Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources and/or Waco ISD Coordinator of Student Management at 254-755-9410 and/or Waco ISD Director of Athletics at 254-745-2250. For information or complaints regarding compliance with the nondiscrimination requirements of Title VI and Title VII, as amended, contact Waco ISD Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources at 254-755-9410. For information or complaints regarding compliance with the nondiscrimination requirements of Section 504 or the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, contact Waco ISD Director of Special Education at 254-755-9431 or; P.O. Box 27, Waco, TX, 76703.