Description
Part-time Gifted Teacher - All Schools
Position Purpose:
Under the direct supervision of the Curriculum Director over Accelerated Programs, provide support to the instructional program with specific responsibility for overseeing students who qualify for the Gifted Enrichment Program. Write curriculum, organize The Cognitive Abilities Test (CogAT) to identify students, and deliver curriculum through project-based learning with those students.
Essential Job Functions:
Research and develop Gifted Enrichment Model (GEM) project-based learning curricula.
Train 2nd grade teachers on CogAT and give the assessment.
Organize the assessment schedule, materials, and other information.
Serve as Gifted Enrichment Model (GEM) instructor to students who are identified through CogAT and other means.
Collaborate with others (supervisor, building administrator, and teachers) for the purpose of implementing and maintaining services or programs.
Coordinate program components, support needs, and materials for the purpose of meeting Tooele County School District and Utah State Board of Education guidelines.
Maintain a variety of detailed records for the purpose of meeting reporting requirements (grant, student, demographics).
Monitor student success and/or struggles for future decision-making and in providing teacher(s) consultation in gifted differentiation.
Supervise assigned students within GEM and to and from the classroom, weekly, bi-monthly, or monthly as the program allows.
Assist maintaining documents, files, and records for the purpose of informing parents via supervisor, building administration and completing grant requirements.
Additional Duties:
Perform any other related GEM duties as assigned.
Note:
The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.
Equipment:
Use standard office equipment, such as personal computers, scanners, and curricula materials.
Travel Requirements:
Travel between schools and the District Office.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written and oral form.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide and perform arithmetic operations as needed.
Ability to understand, apply, and use personal computers, document cameras, manipulatives, and various software types.
Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals.
Ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, employees, and others.
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff, and others contacted in the course of work.
Ability to report work orally or in writing to supervisor as required.
Effective writing and verbal communication skills.
Work Environment:
Portable in standard office and/or school building environments.
Small groups of students.
Qualifications Profile:
Preferred teaching experience at elementary school level.
Any combination of education and experience providing the required skills and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying.
Must be a minimum of 21 years or older.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Gifted Endorsement preferred, but not required upon hire.
Some schools are high needs and Highly Qualified status is required (Associates degree or higher or passing score on the Parapro assessment).
FLSA Status: Non-exempt
Contract:
29 hours per week, 178 days per year
Pay based on experience
Non Benefited position