AIG Teacher PART TIME 50%

Job Title
AIG Teacher PART TIME 50%

District Name
Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools

Site/Department Name
Walkertown Elementary
2971 Main Street, Walkertown, North Carolina, 27051

Posted on
Sep 17, 2021,12:01 AM EST

Expiration Date
May 20, 2022,11:59 PM EST

Job Description

AIG Teacher PART TIME 50%

FUNCTIONAL PURPOSE

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides acceleration through challenging content instruction to students with potential or strengths in specific content area.

• Plans, monitors, and implements appropriate programming designed for progress and achievement of high ability and/or gifted students through different service delivery models (based on the population and needs of the school.)

• Supports and/or implements the LIFT (Leading Instruction and Fostering Talent) program to find students from culturally diverse backgrounds with emerging strengths in a variety of academic areas.

• Facilitates the personal, social/emotional and intellectual development of gifted students from culturally diverse backgrounds.

• Uses multiple assessment data, instruction, and evaluation techniques to appropriately address the individual strengths, interests, and needs of their students.

• Assists administration and staff in creating necessary flexibility in scheduling to address needs of high ability/and or identified gifted students.

• Provides materials and information to help create an environment that provides options for the exceptional needs of gifted students.

• Develops and implements consistent gifted programming at the building level.

• Collaborates with school and/or district staff to create school-based professional development opportunities that support the exceptional needs of gifted students.

• Models lessons on various subjects and skills for teachers and students.

• Assists classroom teachers in differentiating curriculum for high ability and gifted students.

• Develops and monitors Differentiated Educational Plans (DEPs) for identified gifted students.

• Consults and communicates with parents, other teachers and staff, administrators, and district staff to address the needs of high ability/gifted students including collaboration with AIG Coordinators in hosting informational meetings at the building level.

• Serves on the AIG Program Placement Team (PPT) as an advocate and resource for team members on the characteristics, abilities, and development of gifted learners as they recommend, refer, and/or evaluate students for the program.

• Collaborates with the AIG office, community, and other school-based personnel to offer enrichment activities, clubs, and events that will engage and be of interest to the gifted learner.

• Attends scheduled department meetings, professional development, and/or trainings offered by the AIG Office to demonstrate continuous professional learning and a commitment to participate in professional growth opportunities and self-reflection on professional practice

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge and understanding of effective teaching and learning strategies for gifted and advanced students.

• Knowledge of district organization, goals, and objectives with emphasis on curriculum design and instruction.

• Knowledge of materials and current trends/research in field of education.

• Strong organizational skills with ability to conduct multiple projects concurrently, both independently and as a member of a collaborative team.

• Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with colleagues, administrators, and AIG organizations.

• Ability to motivate and engage staff.

• Ability to plan, track and assess programmatic training needs.

• Ability and willingness to work independently and to lead program design, implementation and evaluation.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

• Ability to communicate and work effectively with diverse communities and populations.

• Teacher or School-based leadership ability.

• Coach or mentoring ability/experience.

• Ability to plan and manage projects within time constraints.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion on student information.

Job Qualification

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum: Bachelor's Degree in Education, Subject Content Area or another related field

• Minimum: Three years of experience working with AIG students

• Desirable: Three years of experience in a leadership role at the school or district level.

Pay Grade - Teacher Pay Schedule

Bachelor's degree from an Accredited University and must hold or be able to qualify for a valid North Carolina Teaching License in Subject Area

When applying, please make sure to include all prior experience in your TeacherMatch Personal Portfolio (Application).

Please provide at least two references. One must be the current or most recent supervisor and the other a previous supervisor.

CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS:

• Valid NC Teacher License