Gifted Education Teacher (FRMS)

Position Type:
Special Education Certified/Gifted

Date Posted:
1/22/2018

Location:
Fort Riley Middle School

Date Available:
August 2018

Closing Date:
When Filled

  Geary County USD 475
Job Description

Classification: Certified
Division/Department: Exceptional Student Services
Job Category: Teacher
FLSA: Exempt

Title: Gifted Education Teacher

Qualifications: *Current Kansas Teaching Certificate with Special Education endorsement appropriate to the assignment on file in the Devin Center
Health certificate on file in Devin Center
*3-5 years teaching experience preferred, but not required

Reports To: Building Principal and Director of Exceptional Student Services

Supervises: Students Grades K-5

BASIC FUNCTION/PURPOSE
The Gifted Education teacher is responsible for planning, implementation, evaluation and support of a comprehensive gifted service delivery model. The Gifted Education teacher collaborates with other members of the staff and administration to appropriately monitor student progress, make informed, timely educational decisions regarding eligibility, and student progress/growth.

CRITICAL SKILLS:

1. Ability to maintain regular and good work attendance and come to work on time.
2. Ability to work constructively and cooperatively with others.
3. Ability to respond to information requests in a courteous, timely and helpful manner.
4. Ability to manage job responsibilities while meeting established deadlines.
5. Ability to access, input, and retrieve information from a computer.
6. Ability to maintain confidentiality of student and staff information.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee performing the duties of this position is frequently required to walk, sit, talk, hear, bend, stoop, and reach. The employee may be occasionally required to manually lift, move, or carry up to 50 pounds. The employee is required to interact with staff and meet the demands of several different people. The employee is responsible for the work output of others. The employee occasionally works extended hours. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
1. Planning and preparation based upon students' Individual Education Plans
Demonstrate knowledge of pedagogy, content, and students
Select instructional goals
Demonstrate knowledge of resources
Assess student learning using appropriate measures
2. Classroom Environment
Create a classroom environment of respect and rapport
Establish a culture for learning
Establish and maintain classroom procedures
Establish expectations for and manage student behaviors
Organize space for learning
3. Instruction based upon students' Individual Education Plans
Specially designed instruction
Communicate clearly and accurately
Use a variety of instructional strategies and techniques
Engage students in learning
Provide timely feedback to students
Demonstrate flexibility and responsiveness to student needs
4. Professional responsibilities
Communication with parents and colleagues
Follow contractual responsibilities
Engage in reflective practice
Maintain accurate records
Communicate with families
Engage in professional development activities
Maintain appropriate licensure
Collaborate with others to achieve a common goal

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Submit required reports in a timely manner, participate in staff, department, committee and team meetings, assist in early recognition and prevention of educational problems.
2. Obtain instructional resources and materials through processes outlined by the Principal and/or Director of Exceptional Student Services.
3. Keep informed regarding new technologies that facilitate and support extended learning.
4. Communicate clearly and accurately with administrators, staff, parents, students and support agencies.
5. Understand the issues in definitions, theories, and identification of gifted and talented students, including those from diverse backgrounds.
6. Recognize the learning differences, developmental milestones, and cognitive/affective characteristics of gifted and talented students, including those from diverse backgrounds, and identify their related academic and social-emotional needs.
7. Understand, plan, and implement a range of evidence-based strategies to assess gifted and talented students, to differentiate instruction, content, and assignments for them (including the use of higher-order critical and creative-thinking skills).
8. Plan and implement transition services for students.
9. Respect the confidentiality of records and information regarding students, parents, and teachers in accordance with accepted professional ethics, and state, and federal laws.
10. Participate as a team member in the comprehensive evaluation, annual review, and re-evaluation process.
11. Attend/assist with school events; organize/supervise field trips.
12. Strive to communicate the positive aspects of our school program to the public in word and deed.
13. Uphold and enforce Board policies, administrative procedures, school rules, and federal and state regulations including but not limited to

Kansas Plan for Special Education
Consolidated Plan for Federal Programs
Acceptable use of technology
Sexual and racial harassment
Child abuse reporting

1. Perform other duties assigned by the principal or other building or district administrators.

Term of Employment: Teacher Contract

Salary Range: Determined by placement on teacher salary schedule.

Evaluation Frequency: Job performance will be evaluated in accordance with state regulations and the terms established in the negotiated agreement
Updated 1-18-17

Notice of Nondiscrimination
Geary County USD #475 does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and/or activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. For questions or complaints based on race, color, national origin, sex or age, please contact the USD 475 Director of Human Resources, 123 N. Eisenhower, Junction City, KS 66441. Telephone: 785.717.4000. For questions or complaints based on disability, please contact the USD 475 Director of Exceptional Student Services, 123 N. Eisenhower, Junction City, KS 66441. Telephone: 785.717.4000