QUALIFICATIONS:

 

     1. Holds a bachelor's or higher degree and the required Kentucky certificate for the assigned position. Gifted Endorsement

     2. Has demonstrated the ability to work effectively with students, peers, and adults

     3. Has demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with students, parents, staff, and community

 

REPORTS TO: Principal

 

JOB GOAL: To create a flexible gifted education program and a class environment favorable to learning and personal growth; to establish effective rapport with pupils; to motivate pupils to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for elementary education, in accordance with each pupil’s ability; to establish good relationships with parents and with other staff members.

 

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

  1. Meet and instruct assigned classes in the location at the times designated using the curriculum guides developed by the faculty and approved by the Board
  2. Maintain a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the  students
  1. Develop lesson plans and instructional materials and provide individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each pupil
  1. Translate lesson plans into learning experiences to best utilize the available time for instruction
  1. Complete screening of all students for potential giftedness, formal evaluation of students in individual areas, complete referrals, complete identification paperwork complete Gifted Service Plan for qualified students
  1. Communicate with parents through report cards, notes, in-person conferences, and gifted progress reports (2x a year), and other means to discuss pupil's progress and interpret the school program
  1. Assess the learning needs of students on a regular basis and seek the assistance of District specialists as required
  1. Establish and maintain standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom and appropriate behavior in other school related activities as set forth by the Student Code of Conduct
  1. Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities
  1. Create an effective environment for learning through functional and attractive displays, bulletin boards and interest centers
  1. Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records and safeguard their confidentiality as required by law, District policy and administrative procedures
  1. Maintain professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the District and other self-selected professional growth activities
  1. Work with faculty colleagues to develop and implement instructional programs that will meet the individual needs, interests and abilities of students to include IEP's of special students
  1. Participate cooperatively with the appropriate administrator to develop the method by which the teacher will be evaluated in conformance with District guidelines
  1. Supervise pupils in and out of classroom activities during the assigned working day
  1. Strive to maintain and improve professional competence by participating in planning and implementing in-service education activities, taking college courses, developing special projects, etc.
  1. Attend staff meetings and, as possible, serve on staff committees and participate in the sponsorship of pupil activities
  1. Maintain a professional awareness of current literature related to assignment, including working knowledge of state and federal law, Board policy and administrative regulations
  1. Maintain all gifted paperwork for assessments and students’ files of qualified students
  1. Complete year-end program evaluation of the gifted program
  1. Complete year-end reports required by the Department of Education
  1. Perform other duties consistent with the position assigned as may be requested by the supervisor

 

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

 

EVALUATION:

Performance will be evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of board policy on Evaluation of Certified Personnel