Half Time Gifted and Talented Teacher

JOB VACANCY – TEACHING   POSTION

July 25, 2012

Location:                  Montezuma-Cortez Schools      

Start Date:                2012-2013 School Year

Deadline:                  Open until filled

Reports To:             Gifted Education Coordinator

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION:

·           Must hold or qualify for Colorado Licensure

·           Understanding of standards, assessment, and curriculum integration

·           Knowledge of Colorado Content Standards preferred

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Consultation/Collaboration

·                     Meet monthly with fourth and fifth grade teaches to ensure that identified gifted and talented students receive appropriate programming services.

·                     Teach independent study or a specific subject/enrichment to small groups of students when advanced activities/curriculum beyond the classroom is appropriate.

·                     Facilitate (recruit coaches, disseminate information, etc.) specific GT elementary competitions: e.g., Knowledge Bowl, Spelling Bee and Destination Imagination.

·                     Collaborate with classroom teachers for completion of Advanced Learning Plans (ALP) on all identified students.  Assist in the design of modified curricular, where applicable.

·                     Communicate with parents in multiple ways regarding their student’s participation and progress in the Gifted Education Program.  Be available during parent-teacher conference times, when feasible, for meetings with parents.

·                     Meet periodically with the individual elementary principals for indirect/functional reporting.

Administrative

·                     Observe all identified students throughout the school year, including analysis of different test scores, grades, portfolios, rubrics, etc.

·                     Monitor gifted individuals who require consulting and/or counseling services.

·                     Prepare miscellaneous year-end reports; e.g., lists of identified students, including their area(s) of giftedness.  Work with office personnel to update SASI to ensure accurate identification.

·                     Attend weekly Gifted Education staff meetings, and when appropriate, applicable staff meetings at the elementary schools.

·                     Attend the 4 Corners Association for Gifted & Talented monthly meetings, when possible.  Provide updates and articles of interest for publication in the 4CAGT newsletter, Brain Boosters’ Biz.

Staff Development

·                     Attend the state or national conference each year, or visit at least one other educational institution with a FT program.

·                     Partake in Networking Meetings, when feasible

·                     Participate in GT classes offered throughout the year, when applicable.

PROCEDURE:

Please visit our website www.cortez.k12.co.us to complete an application, candidates for professional vacancies in District RE-1 must have the following included in their application:

1.             Completed application form

2.             Resume

3.             University/College credential file or three (3) letters of reference

4.             Transcripts

5.             Copy of Colorado License/Certificate or documentation of ability to obtain it before employment.

6.             Philosophy of Education

Internal Candidates

Please submit a completed transfer request form.  Forms are located within your building or can be picked up at the District Office.  This is a 9-month position.

Montezuma-Cortez RE-1 School District is an equal opportunity employer.