What are the responsibilities and job description for the Gifted and Talented Teacher position at Williamsburg Learning?
The G/T Teacher is a key role at WAC and the individual who fills it is responsible for helping ensure quality Special Education services are provided to eligible students.
Role
This position reports directly to the Director of Student Services for all job responsibilities. This position is accountable for performing the following functions as part of their role:
1) Provide Special Education Services
- The G/T teacher is expected to perform the following in regards to the delivery of instruction to students in their caseload:
- Demonstrate ability to appropriately identify students’ areas of giftedness
- Use depth and complexity to design and teach targeted at ALP goals according to student’s identified needs
- Regularly collect data for progress reports and ALP goals
- Use performance evaluations such as the CoGat to create a clear and consistent identification process for students referred
for Gifted and Talented.
- Provide opportunities for growth in the student's area of giftedness.
- Write lessons for and train paraprofessionals in proper instruction techniques (as needed)
2) Manage Gifted and Talented Caseload
- Coordinate and facilitate ALP meetings with essential stakeholders
- Manage ALP notifications and paperwork
- Create unique programming to Instruct, monitor and report on student progress towards goals
3) Ensure that students in their caseload receive all services as outlined on their ALPs
- Manage existing student schedules to ensure students receive proper service times
- Contact students and parents/guardians via phone, email, or text on a regular basis - Keep track of upcoming meetings for students in their caseload and maintain proper paperwork and documentation for
these meetings
5) Attend Special Ed L10 Meeting
- Report student attendance and data numbers on weekly scorecard
- Develop quarterly goals or “Rocks” for professional development
- Reply to all emails within 24 hours and complete all Asana tasks
6) Other Duties as Assigned
- Attend all required meetings
- Possess a Gifted and Talented Education endorsement
- Valid Colorado G/T teaching license
- Proficiency in Google Suite (Gmail, Docs, Sheets, Drive)
- Experience using Zoom, Canvas, and online teaching tools
- Ability to pass a background check
- At least 2 years experience in the field of Gifted and Talented Education
- Experience in delivering online G/T services strongly desirable
- Proven experience working with school staff, students, and their families
- Integrity, professionalism, and sound judgment
- Advocacy skills and the ability to work with other staff members to achieve WAC’s Standard of Excellence
- Ability to respond effectively to the needs of diverse students and families
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills in a digital environment
- High degree of flexibility with an aggressive growth mindset
Salary : $40
