What are the responsibilities and job description for the Gifted and Talented Coordinator position at Heber Springs School District (AR)?
Job Description
- Coordinate the identification, selection, placement, monitoring and guidance of GT students in accordance with state standards.
- Hold placement meetings to determine eligibility for G/T identification
- Notify by mail all parents of the results of the testing and placement
- Maintain records for each G/T student
- Work collaboratively with stakeholders to ensure an innovative program and innovative practices.
- Provide enrichment materials to 6-12 students
- Maintain and continuously monitor the GT budget and expenses
- Attend state G/T meetings
- Effectively communicate the District's approach to the education of GT students within the school and to the wider community.
- Work with K-5 principals to develop an efficient master scheduling for GT services.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Skills Required
- Ability to maintain emotional control and make decisions in stressful situations
- Ability to efficiently gather information used to make sound decisions
- Knowledge of federal and state regulations
- Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of privileged and sensitive information
- Ability to organize and manage multiple complex tasks simultaneously and independently to meet deadlines
- Skill in conflict resolution and de-escalation with administrators, parents, teachers, staff, and community
- Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiates instruction based upon student learning styles.
- Knowledge of best practices in administration, program evaluation and staff supervision.
- Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans.
- Ability to effectively communicate in both written and oral formats with students, parents, staff, and community.
- Ability to work with people of various personality types.
- Possess sound emotional judgment.
- Ability to use computer network systems and software applications as needed.
- Ability to develop, implement, and maintain vision and mission of programs.
- Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to leadership, performance, and professional growth.
- Ability to use critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Expertise in curriculum development
Other Duties: Other duties as assigned by principals or assistant superintendent
Qualifications: Gifted and Talented Licensure in the State of Arkansas, Minimum of 5 years experience as a certified teacher
Other Expectations:
- Working with frequent interruptions
- Workload is deadline driven
- Works in standard office and school building environments
- Frequent contact with parents, community, and other district/campus employees
- Daily attendance and punctuality expected
- 195 day contract
