Gifted Teacher

GIFTED EDUCATION TEACHER

Primary Responsibilities

The Gifted Education Teacher provides specialized instruction and services to identified gifted students and supports the identification of students who may require gifted education services in accordance with Alabama law, Alabama State Board of Education rules, Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE) requirements, local board policy, and the district's approved LEA Plan for Gifted.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Gifted Instruction and Curriculum
• Plan and deliver differentiated instruction appropriate for identified gifted students.
• Provide learning experiences emphasizing advanced content, critical and creative thinking, problem solving, research, communication, and independent learning.
• Provide appropriate depth, complexity, enrichment, and acceleration based upon student needs.
• Implement Alabama Gifted Standards and Student Outcomes and other applicable state and district curriculum requirements.
• Use appropriate assessment information to monitor student growth and guide instruction.
• Second Grade Child Find
• Coordinate and/or assist with implementation of Alabama's required Second Grade Child Find process in accordance with Alabama Administrative Code Rule 290-8-9-.12 and ALSDE procedures.
• Ensure that all second-grade students are observed as potential gifted referrals using the gifted behavior checklist provided by the Alabama State Department of Education.
• Provide appropriate information, training, and assistance to second-grade teachers and other school personnel responsible for completing Child Find observations and checklists.
• Coordinate with classroom teachers, administrators, counselors, and other appropriate personnel to ensure Child Find procedures are completed accurately and within required timelines.
• Review Child Find information and facilitate the referral of students whose observed characteristics indicate the need for additional gifted screening or evaluation.
• Assist the Gifted Referrals Screening Team (GRST) with reviewing referrals and determining whether additional assessment is indicated.
• Maintain required documentation associated with Second Grade Child Find activities.
• Assist the district in ensuring that referrals generated through Second Grade Child Find are processed so that the eligibility process is completed by the beginning of the student's third-grade year, as required by Alabama Administrative Code.
• Support equitable identification practices designed to identify potentially gifted students from all populations and socioeconomic groups, including students with disabilities and English learners.
• Referral and Screening
• Facilitate and/or assist with gifted referrals received from teachers, counselors, administrators, parents/guardians, peers, students, or other individuals knowledgeable about a student's abilities.
• Recognize that standard gifted referrals may occur at any time for students who meet Alabama's applicable age requirements and should not be limited to the Second Grade Child Find process.
• Provide teachers, administrators, and parents with information regarding gifted referral procedures.
• Participate as an appropriate member of the Gifted Referrals Screening Team (GRST).
• Collect and organize referral information and other required documentation.
• Assist with ensuring parents are appropriately notified when their child has been referred.
• Follow district and state procedures regarding parental consent prior to individual assessment.
• Evaluation and Eligibility
• Assist with the evaluation process for students referred for gifted services in accordance with state requirements and professional qualifications.
• Participate on Eligibility Determination Teams (EDT) as assigned and appropriate.
• Assist with collecting, reviewing, and interpreting information regarding aptitude, characteristics, performance, and other criteria required by Alabama's gifted eligibility procedures.
• Ensure that no student is excluded from appropriate consideration based solely upon race, socioeconomic status, disability, cultural background, or English-language proficiency.
• Assist the district in meeting applicable timelines for eligibility determination.
• Maintain confidentiality of evaluation and eligibility information.
• Assist with providing appropriate written notices and documentation to parents.
• Gifted Education Plans and Services
• Develop, implement, and monitor Gifted Education Plans (GEPs) when required.
• Participate in GEP meetings and ensure appropriate documentation is maintained.
• Ensure services identified in the GEP are implemented and student progress is monitored.
• Collaborate with parents, classroom teachers, administrators, and other personnel regarding gifted students' educational needs.
• Provide services consistent with the district's approved service-delivery model and LEA Plan for Gifted.
• Assist in ensuring that identified students receive appropriate gifted services and are not excluded from services because of transportation or other administrative barriers.
• Consultation and Support for K–2 Students
• Provide consultation to general education teachers serving identified gifted students in grades K–2 as appropriate.
• Assist classroom teachers with differentiation, enrichment, acceleration, advanced learning opportunities, and instructional strategies appropriate for gifted learners.
• Support monitoring of services provided to identified gifted students receiving services within the general education classroom.
• Provide resources and professional support to general education teachers regarding the characteristics and needs of gifted learners.
• Collaboration and Professional Learning
• Serve as a resource to teachers, administrators, counselors, and other school personnel regarding gifted characteristics, identification, differentiation, and instructional needs.
• Provide or assist with professional development related to gifted education.
• Collaborate with classroom teachers to provide appropriately challenging educational opportunities.
• Participate in faculty meetings, professional learning communities, student meetings, and district gifted education meetings as assigned.
• Collaborate with other gifted specialists to promote consistent implementation of gifted services throughout the district.
• Records, Compliance, and Program Administration
• Maintain accurate records of referrals, Child Find activities, screening, eligibility, GEPs, services, student progress, and other required gifted education documentation.
• Assist with the district's annual gifted Child Count and other required state reporting.
• Assist with implementation and periodic review of the district's LEA Plan for Gifted.
• Follow Alabama State Department of Education procedures and local district procedures regarding gifted education.
• Assist with state monitoring, program reviews, audits, or continuous improvement activities related to gifted education.
• Protect the confidentiality of student records and personally identifiable information.
• Professional Responsibilities
• Maintain appropriate Alabama certification and gifted education qualifications required for the position.
• Remain knowledgeable of current Alabama laws, administrative rules, ALSDE guidance, professional standards, and best practices related to gifted education.
• Participate in appropriate professional development.
• Demonstrate professional conduct and comply with district policies, ethical standards, and applicable state and federal laws.
• Perform other duties consistent with the position as assigned by the principal, Superintendent, Gifted Education Coordinator, or designee.

LEGAL AND REGULATORY RESPONSIBILITIES

The Gifted Education Teacher shall perform assigned duties in accordance with applicable requirements, including but not limited to:

• Alabama Administrative Code Rule 290-8-9-.12 – Gifted
• Applicable provisions of Title 16, Chapter 39, Code of Alabama
• Alabama State Department of Education Gifted Education requirements and procedures
• The district's approved LEA Plan for Gifted
• Applicable student-record confidentiality requirements
• Local Board of Education policies and procedures

The Gifted Education Teacher is expected to assist the district in maintaining compliance with state requirements governing gifted referral, Second Grade Child Find, screening, evaluation, eligibility determination, parental consent, placement, service delivery, Gifted Education Plans, documentation, and program monitoring.

Pay: $48,552.00 - $93,751.00 per year

Work Location: In person