Talented and Gifted Teacher - General Pool (2024-25 SY)
Description :
- The Talented & Gifted Teacher facilitates student success in academic and interpersonal skills by implementing district approved curriculum;
- documenting teaching and student progress / activities / outcomes; addressing specific educational needs of students' providing a safe and optimal learning environment;
and providing feedback to students, parents, and administration regarding student progress, expectations, goals, etc.
This job reports to the Talented and Gifted Coordinator and Principal.
Qualifications :
Education : Bachelor's degree; Master's degree preferred.
Certificates & Licenses : Valid Virginia Department of Education license required, or eligibility to obtain one. Gifted endorsement (preferred), if not must be willing to attain one.
Experience : Job-related within the specialized field with increasing levels of responsibility is required.
Essential Functions :
Assists with the administration of special TAG programs for screening, referral, identification, and placement of TAG students in cooperation with the school and TAG office
- Adapts classroom work for the purpose of providing students with instructional materials that address individualized learning plans within established lesson plans.
- Administers developmental testing programs and / or subject-specific assessments, etc. for the purpose of assessing student competency levels and / or developing individual learning plans.
- Advises parents and / or legal guardians of student progress for the purpose of communicating expectations; student achievements;
developing methods for improvement and / or reinforcing classroom goals in the home environment.
- Assesses student progress towards objectives, expectations, and / or goals for the purpose of providing feedback to students, parents, and administration.
- Collaborates with instructional staff, other school personnel, parents, and a variety of community resources for the purpose of improving the overall quality of student outcomes, achieving established classroom objectives in support of the school improvement plan.
- Counsels students for the purpose of improving performance, health status, problem-solving techniques, and a variety of personal issues.
- Demonstrates methods required to perform classroom and / or subject-specific assignments for the purpose of providing an effective program that addresses individual student requirements.
- Directs assistant teachers, student teachers, instructional assistants, volunteers, and / or student workers for the purpose of providing an effective classroom program and addressing the needs of individual students.
- Facilitates student learning for the purpose of achieving success in academic, interpersonal, and daily living skills through a defined lesson plan.
- Manages student behavior for the purpose of providing a safe and optimal learning environment. Models conversation, manners, clean-up activities, listening skills, etc.
for the purpose of demonstrating appropriate social and interpersonal behavior.
- Monitors students in a variety of educational environments (e.g. classroom, playground, field trips, nap times, etc.) for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment.
- Organizes age-appropriate indoor and outdoor activities for the purpose of ensuring student participation in learning activities.
- Participates in a variety of meetings for the purpose of conveying and / or gathering information required to perform functions.
- Prepares a variety of written materials (e.g. grades, attendance, anecdotal records, etc.) for the purpose of documenting student progress and meeting mandated requirements.
- Reports incidents (e.g. fights, suspected child abuse, suspected substance abuse, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining the personal safety of students, providing a positive learning environment, and adhering to the Education Code and school policies.
- Responds to emergency situations for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns and / or directing to appropriate personnel for resolution.
- Responds to inquiries from a variety of sources (e.g. other teachers, parents, administrators, etc.) for the purpose of resolving issues, providing information and / or direction.
- Supports classroom teachers for the purpose of assisting them in the implementation of established curriculum and / or individual student plans.
- May perform other additional duties or tasks as designated by supervisor.
Clearances :
- Criminal Justice Fingerprint / Background Clearance.
- Tuberculosis Skin Test.
Public Health Compliance
- Must follow safety and health protocols.