Geary County USD 475
Job Description
Classification:
Certified
Division/Department:
Middle School Education Grades 6-8
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 Principals
Supervises:
Students Grades 6-8
BASIC FUNCTION/PURPOSE
The Gifted Education teacher challenges each student to reach
his/her highest academic potential through a relevant
curriculum in a safe and effective learning environment by
collaborating with other members of the staff and
administration to appropriately monitor student progress and
make informed, timely educational decisions.
CRITICAL SKILLS:
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Ability to maintain regular and
good work attendance and come to work on time.
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Ability to work constructively
and cooperatively with others.
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Ability to respond to
information requests in a courteous, timely and helpful
manner.
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Ability to manage job
responsibilities while meeting established deadlines.
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Ability to access, input, and
retrieve information from a computer.
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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 35 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 frequently 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
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
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
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Submit required reports in a
timely manner, participate in staff, department, committee
and team meetings, assist in early recognition and prevention
of educational problems.
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Obtain instructional resources
and materials through processes outlined by the Principal
and/or Director of Special Education.
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Keep informed regarding new
technologies that facilitate and support extended learning.
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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).
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Plan and implement transition
services for students.
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Respect the confidentiality of
records and information regarding students, parents, and
teachers in accordance with accepted professional ethics, and
state, and federal laws.
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Participate as a team member in
the comprehensive evaluation, review, and re-evaluation
process.
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Attend/assist with school
events; organize/supervise field trips.
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Strive to communicate the
positive aspects of our school program to the public in word
and deed.
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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
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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.
Additional days beyond the contract year will be compensated
according to the negotiated agreement in effect
Evaluation Frequency:
Job performance will be evaluated in accordance with state
regulations and the terms established in the negotiated
agreement
Updated
May 8, 2012