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Enrichment Teacher (Gifted Education)

Employer
Lyons Elementary School District 103
Location
IL, US
Salary
Competitive
Position Type:
Elementary School Teaching/Gifted Education Teacher

  • Date Posted:
    3/1/2023


  • Location:
    Elementary School


  • Date Available:
    08/14/2023


  • District:
    Lyons Elementary District 103website JOB TITLE: Enrichment Teacher JOB STATUS: Full-Time (35 hours/week) REPORTS TO: Principal, Curric. & Instr. Direct. FLSA STATUS: Exempt SUPERVISES: Students SALARY/BENEFITS: DEPARTMENT: Curriculum & Instruction
    Refer to Teacher Collective Bargaining Agreement

    JOB FUNCTION

    Primarily responsible for collaborating with classroom teachers to provide enrichment services to support math and literacy instruction concepts along with critical thinking and problem solving skills to identified students in grades three through five; View each student in a balanced holistic perspective, equally valuing academic, social, and emotional growth within each of student; Provive a high level of understanding that each child is an individual with individual needs.

    DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

    This list is not all-inclusive and is only intended to illustrate the various responsibilities and duties performed.

    1. Identify students who are in the top percentile in mathematics and/or reading on the most recent academic data for enrichment classes based on predetermined criteria.

    2. Develop and implement lesson plans that integrate the Illinois priority standards for math and reading; support literacy and inquiry driven transdisciplinary units of inquiry.

    3. Work cooperatively with building principals, instructional coaches, and teachers to address the needs of identified students in the Enrichment Program to support teachers with enrichment resources for their classrooms.

    4. Travel as required to fulfill responsibilities of the job.

    5. Communicate with teachers on identified students and possible teacher recommended students on a case by case basis.

    6. Communicate with parents about their identified child(ren) and their child(ren)'s quarterly progress.

    7. Provide regular data of student progress to teachers during team meetings.

    8. Create an environment of collaboration, self-directed learning, critical thinking, and problem solving of real world situations.

    9. Create opportunities for use of technology to research and communicate.

    10. Utilize differentiated instructional strategies to promote high level thinking, abstract reasoning, and independent learning.

    11. Serve on the Enrichment / Acceleration Committee.

    12. Assist in the preparation and maintenance of regularly scheduled reports.

    13. Develop staff by providing information, educational opportunities, and experiential growth opportunities as needed.

    14. Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.

    15. Collaborate with the Director to prepare and process various district documents to meet district, county, state and/or federal regulations.

    16. Attend meetings, training, and seminars as required.

    17. Continue professional development as provided by the District.

    18. Other duties as assigned by the Principal and Director.


    KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
    1. Strong knowledge of NWEA MAP Assessment.

    2. Ability to interpret and dissect data.

    3. Strong knowledge of the Illinois State Standards for math and reading.

    4. Ability to create lessons based on priority standards.

    5. Ability to utilize differentiated instructional strategies to promote higher level thinking and independent reasoning.

    6. Strong organizational, written, and oral communication skills.

    7. Ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner.

    8. Ability to communicate well with others.

    9. Ability to follow policies and procedures.

    10. Ability to prioritize, plan work activities, and use time efficiently.

    11. Ability to approach others in a tactful manner.

    12. Ability to maintain a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality when dealing with student, staff, and/or parent information.

    13. Ability to meet challenges with resourcefulness and generate suggestions for improving work.


    EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

    Bachelor's degree in a job-related area, a valid Illinois Professional Educator License, and an Elementary Education Endorsement are required. Math Endorsement, Reading Endorsement, and Gifted Endorsement preferred. Any equivalent combination of training, education, or experience that meets the minimum requirements.

    PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

    The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; and significant fine finger dexterity. The general job required 30% sitting, 20% walking, and 50% standing. The job is performed in a generally clean and healthy environment.

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