Gifted Education Specialist

TITLE:                        Gifted Education Specialist

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Teaching license and AIG licensure

2. Minimum 5 years of successful classroom teaching experience

3. Demonstrated expert knowledge of services for Gifted students

4. Evidence of understanding the characteristics of adult learners

5. Demonstrated expert level of collaboration skills

6. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable

 SALARY:                                NC Teacher Salary + 16% supplement 

BENEFITS:                             Full Benefits

REPORTS TO:   Principal and Coordinator of Gifted Services

JOB GOAL:  To provide leadership, support and consultation in the development, implementation and reflection of rigorous services for gifted learners   

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1.     Works with principals and the School Gifted Program Team to provide leadership and implementation of the LEA’s Plan for Gifted services

2.     Advocates for gifted students and the recognition and development of gifts and talents in students having potential.

3.     Coordinates, administers, and interprets appropriate testing for identification

4.     Serves as coach/resource to teachers regarding lesson design and services for gifted students

5.     Provides direct and indirect instruction to students

6.     Collaborates with teachers to develop and support the Differentiated Education Plan (DEP) 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.