What are the responsibilities and job description for the GT Facilitator/Reading Intervention position at Sinton?
The Reading Interventionist works with administrators, classroom teachers, and campus support staff to plan and implement quality reading instruction as well as interventions for students in need of support. The Reading Interventionist evaluates students to determine reading strengths and weaknesses, and plans and implements programming for parent involvement and family reading.
Provide identified gifted and talented students with appropriate learning experiences that develop potential and lead to advanced academic achievement. Provide services for gifted and talented students in Kindergarten through 5th grade, working in collaboration with administrators and teachers to provide a supplemental support for increasing advanced student achievement for all students, specifically gifted and talented students through staff development, instructional planning, and classroom support for teachers through both a pull-out and push-in program.
Education/Certification:
Bachelor's degree (Master's Degree preferred)
Valid Texas teaching certificate (K-5)
30 hours staff development in gifted education
Special Knowledge/Skills:
Knowledge of the educational needs of gifted and talented students
Knowledge of strategies and materials for the education of gifted and talented students
Ability to design and implement interdisciplinary units of study
Ability to use open-ended and problem solving approaches of instruction
Flexibility and confidence in working with gifted students, their parents, classroom teachers, and multiple principals
Knowledge of curriculum design and implementation
Knowledge of assessment principles and design
Knowledge of statutory and regulatory requirements of gifted and talented students
Ability to develop and deliver training to adult learners
Ability to analyze and interpret data
Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
Experience:
3 years teaching experience
