Reports to: Campus Principal

Wage/Hour Status: Exempt

Pay Family: TeacherHiring Schedule

Minimum Salary: Teacher Hiring Schedule

Duty Days: 190 days per year

Primary Purpose:

Collaborates with district staff and outside personnel to provide educational opportunities for gifted and talented students; provides students with appropriate learning activities and experiences designed to fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical and social growth; enables students to develop competencies and skills to function successfully in society.

Qualifications:

Education and Certification

• Bachelor’s degree required from an accredited university
• Master’s degree preferred
• Valid Texas teacher certificate with endorsement/supplemental in gifted and talented education and/or 30 hours in gifted and talented education

Experience

• At least one (1) year of clinical teaching preferred; one year of teaching experience may substitute for clinical experience
• Experience as a gifted and talented teacher preferred

Special Knowledge and Skills

• Knowledge of strategies and materials for the education of gifted and talented students
• Ability to interpret data
• Knowledge of curriculum and instruction
• Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

• Implements procedures to identify gifted and talented students at all grade levels, including review of student data and testing of students.
• Provides gifted and talented students with alternative coursework through curriculum modification, acceleration, etc.
• Develops a continuing evaluation of the gifted and talented aspects for students at the appropriate level and implement changes based on the findings.
• Attends and participates in staff meetings, committee meetings and work sessions as required by the principal and the advanced academic coordinator/supervisors.
• Conducts assessments of students for the gifted and talented program, runs reports, and maintains records pertaining to the gifted and talented assessment process (EXPO).
• Prepares lessons that reflect accommodation for individual student differences.
• Presents the subject matter according to guidelines established by Texas Education Agency, Board policies and administrative regulations.
• Plans and uses appropriate instructional/learning strategies, activities, materials and equipment that reflect accommodation for individual needs of students assigned.
• Conducts assessment of student learning styles and uses results for instructional activities.
• Cooperates with and supports other staff members in planning and implementing instructional goals, objectives and methods according to district requirements.
• Integrates technologies in the teaching/learning process.
• Assists students in analyzing and improving methods and habits of study.
• Assesses student achievement through formal and informal testing.
• Assumes responsibility for extracurricular activities as assigned and may sponsor outside activities approved by the school.
• Presents a positive role model for students that supports the mission of the School District.
• Develops and maintains a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to students' physical, social and emotional development.
• Manages student behavior in the classroom and administers discipline according to Board policies, administrative regulations and IEP.
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.
• Assists in the selection of books, equipment and other instructional materials.
• Establishes and maintains open lines of communication with students and their parents.
• Maintains a professional relationship with all colleagues, students, parents and community members.
• Uses acceptable communication skills to present information accurately and clearly.
• Keeps the principal fully informed with respect to conditions and needs of the classroom and of new techniques and materials being used.
• Attends and participates in staff meetings, committee meetings and work sessions as required by the principal.
• Exhibits professional judgment and responsibility at all times.
• Demonstrates behavior that is professional, ethical and responsible.
• Promotes professional improvement through reading educational journals and books, exploring educational research, enrolling in college courses, participating in staff development activities and membership in professional organizations.
• Upholds and enforces school rules, administrative regulations and district philosophy and board policies and presents subject matter according to established guidelines.
• Keeps informed of and complies with state, district and school regulations and policies for classroom teachers.
• Compiles, maintains, and files all reports, records and other documents required.
• Attends and participates in faculty meetings and serves on staff committees as required.
• Follows all rules, regulations and policies of Denton ISD and follow directives from superiors.
• Follows attendance policy as assigned by Supervisor.

Other Related Duties:

• Follows district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
• Participates in professional development, faculty meetings, and special events as assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Tools/Equipment Used: Personal computer and peripherals; standard instructional equipment

Posture: Prolonged standing; frequent kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting

Motion: Frequent walking

Lifting: Regular light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds); may lift and move textbooks and classroom equipment

Environment: Work inside, may work outside; regular exposure to noise; occasional districtwide and statewide travel

Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress; work prolonged or irregular hours

This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

APPOINTMENT:

The appointment of this position will be recommended to the Board of Trustees by the Superintendent of Schools on the basis of the applicant’s training, experience, and expertise. The Board of Trustees must give final approval.

THE DENTON INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER