What are the responsibilities and job description for the Gifted Education Specialist position at Jefferson Parish School District?
Position Overview:
The Jefferson Parish School District seeks a highly skilled Gifted Education Specialist to join our team. Reporting to the Executive Director of Compliance and Pupil Appraisal, this individual will oversee the gifted and talented education programs, extended school year program, and assistive technology devices. Key responsibilities include providing assistance to schools by interpreting federal, state, and local policies related to supervised programs, preparing reports as appropriate, facilitating professional development for gifted/talented teachers, and creating and implementing yearly action plans to increase student screenings.
Key Responsibilities:
The Jefferson Parish School District seeks a highly skilled Gifted Education Specialist to join our team. Reporting to the Executive Director of Compliance and Pupil Appraisal, this individual will oversee the gifted and talented education programs, extended school year program, and assistive technology devices. Key responsibilities include providing assistance to schools by interpreting federal, state, and local policies related to supervised programs, preparing reports as appropriate, facilitating professional development for gifted/talented teachers, and creating and implementing yearly action plans to increase student screenings.
Key Responsibilities:
- Interpret federal, state, and local policies related to supervised programs.
- Prepare federal, state, and local reports as necessary.
- Facilitate professional development for gifted/talented teachers.
- Create and implement yearly action plans to increase student screenings.
- Maintain a database of all gifted and talented students.
- Bachelor's degree in Special Education.
- Three years successful teaching experience.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and Google Suite.
