Gifted and Talented Teacher K-4

Position Title:  Gifted and Talented Teacher

Reports To:  GT Coordinator and Executive Director of Teaching and Learning 

Contracted Days:  190

Salary:  Teacher

Objective of the Gifted and Talented Teacher:

Gifted and Talented (GT) Teacher is responsible for providing classroom services directly and indirectly for students in the K-12 GT Program. Position objectives include: goal setting,  instructional planning and delivery;  and progress monitoring student growth using evidence-based practices. A GT Teacher will provide support through the collection, analysis, and interpretation of multiple data sources to directly impact student learning.  The GT Teacher will also be responsible for weekly Professional Learning Team meetings. 

 Direct Student Services Responsibilities 

• Collaborate and reflect with GT Coordinator and staff, campus teachers, and other school leaders to positively impact student learning
• Plan and deliver classroom instruction across grade levels for students in the GT program based on Arkansas GT Standards 
• Participate in and contribute to a professional learning community focused on identifying essential learning, developing and delivering formative assessments, and planning and implementing a response to data from formative assessments 
• Assist in the implementation of GT processes and procedures. 

Case Management Responsibilities 

• Collaborate in the development of a system to collect and analyze student data 
• Facilitate ongoing collection of and analysis of data to  identify student learning goals, develop student success plans, and monitor student progress  
• Conduct student observations as a means of developing and monitoring the progress of student success plans
• Support the referral process and progress monitoring for students in the GT program 

Qualifications and Experience:

• Arkansas-licensed teacher with GT endorsement 
• Ability to manage the expectations of both building and district leadership
• An understanding of effective instructional practices for Gifted Learners
• Evidence of professionalism and leadership skills, including effective communication skills, building trust and rapport with a variety of teachers
• Ability to manage compliance for referral process and intervention tracking 
• Ability to utilize technology in the areas of instructional delivery and workflow productivity