Elementary Gifted Program Teacher

Curriculum Services

Revised July 2006
Reports to Building Principal Elementary Coordinator
Receives Guidance from Elementary Coordinator Assistant Principals

Education Level

Bachelor’s degree South Dakota teacher license with an endorsement in gifted education.

Experience Desired

Successful student teaching.

Physical Requirements

Hand-eye, mind-eye coordination. Constant hearing; intermittent speaking, standing, walking and writing. Frequent carrying, keyboarding, and other repetitive motions.

Other Requirements

Excellent oral and written communication skills. Skills in human relations, leadership and conflict management. Knowledgeable of teaching techniques that meet the diverse needs of students. Demonstrated skills in computer word processing, spreadsheets and databases.

Essential Functions & Duties

  1. Works effectively with teachers and building administrators in promoting understanding of characteristics and needs of gifted students and helps integrate the gifted program into the overall plan and purpose of the school district.

  2. Coordinates and participates in identification, assessment, Education Plan development, and delivery of service for eligible students, and serves as a resource to classroom teachers.

  3. Maintains student records regarding the referral, evaluation and placement process in compliance with district requirements.

  4. Follows School Board policies and regulations, teacher handbooks and the negotiated collective bargaining agreement.

  5. Participates in building conferences and communicates with parents, according to elementary gifted program guidelines, keeping families informed about their child’s progress.

  6. Utilizes teaching techniques consistent with the research on effective teaching and “best practices” for gifted learners.

  7. Provides periodic summary reports and other requested data regarding the delivery of service to elementary gifted students.

  8. Establishes a learning climate and classroom management system that promotes orderly behavior of students.

  9. Utilizes community resources as an extension of the classroom for students.

  10. Adheres to the direction of the building principal and the Elementary Coordinator and respond to administrative supervision.

  11. Performs other duties as assigned by principal and/or coordinator.

Working Conditions

Climatic Environment - Both Inside & Out

Some District classrooms and work areas are not climate controlled and are subject to extremes of temperature and humidity.

Hazards

For some buildings, stairs, chalkdust and exposure to communicable diseases may be a potential hazard. In science labs, there could be exposure to chemicals and fumes. Equipment that supports classroom instruction could be potentially hazardous under certain conditions.

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