JOB TITLE: GIFTED EDUCATION SPECIALIST
QUALIFICATIONS:
Teaching license and AIG licensure; Minimum 5 years of successful classroom teaching experience at the middle school level; Demonstrated expertise in services for Gifted students; Evidence of understanding the characteristics of adult learners; Highly skilled in collaboration and communication; Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable
REPORTS TO: Principal and Coordinator of Gifted Services
JOB GOAL: To provide instructional services and support to gifted students; to provide leadership and consultation in the development, implementation and reflection of rigorous instructional programs for all students.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Works with principals and the School Gifted Program Team to provide leadership and implementation of the District’s Plan for Gifted services
2. Advocates for gifted students and the recognition and development of gifts and talents in all students
3. Coordinates, administers, and interprets appropriate testing for identification of gifted students
4. Serves as coach/resource to build teacher capacity to implement lesson extension activities and instructional strategies that foster critical thinking and intellectual coaching for all students
5. Provides direct and indirect instruction to students
6. Collaborates with teachers to develop, support, and review the Differentiated Education Plan (DEP) and Individualized Differentiated Education Plan (IDEP) processes
7. Supports the learning goals of twice-exceptional students
8. Facilitates professional development concerning best practices for high ability students
9. Maintains accurate and complete records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations
10. Coordinates school-wide communication and is a resource for Gifted Education Services to parents and faculty
11. Performs other appropriate duties as assigned.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Ten-month year teaching position. Compensation is according to placement on NC teacher salary schedule and applicable local supplement.
EVALUATION:
Performance of this job is evaluated in accordance with the provisions of Board policy on evaluation of teaching personnel.
