Certified- High Ability Specialist
Certified- High Ability Specialist
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High Ability Specialist K6
Parkview Elementary Campus
JOB TITLE: High Ability Specialist
REPORTS TO: Building Principal
SUMMARY DESCRIPTION
The high ability specialists role is to work oneonone or in smallgroup settings with K6 elementary students who are identified as high ability in one or more academic areas. High ability specialists coach teachers on methods of differentiating instruction in the classroom for reading mathematics and social/emotional learning. A high ability specialist shares responsibility with teachers for assessing students academic abilities and works alongside the high ability coordinator and elementary curriculum director to gather and analyze high ability identification data.
The high ability specialist will promote the NLCS vision for high ability instruction and will support teachers in differentiating their core curriculums in English Language Arts and mathematics. With a primary focus on instruction they will work closely with teachers administrators and families to meet the academic and socialemotional needs of our high ability students.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Building Instructional Capacity
- Develop and enhance knowledge of evidencebased instructional practices e.g. modeling dialogical coaching researching training coteaching observation and feedback
- Guide teachers & instructional leaders in using data to inform instructional practice
- Support teachers in implementing ELA and math high ability curriculum K6 across the district
- Support teachers in differentiating their core curriculum to meet students needs K6
- Assist in creating and maintaining the high ability page on the NLCS website and school website
Planning & Professional Learning
- Deliver ongoing professional learning opportunities within the building and across the district K12
- Organize and disseminate high ability identification data K8
- Attend the annual twoday Indiana Association of the Gifted conference in Indianapolis each December with a team of NLCS teachers and administrators
- Participate and contribute to the NLCS High Ability BroadBased Planning Committee
- Attend regular meetings with the NLCS High Ability Coordinator
- Commit to continuous high ability program evaluation and development
Student Support
- Provide oneonone and small group instruction to high ability students in ELA and math K6
- Assess and progress monitor students growth
QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS REQUIRED
Educational Requirements
Bachelors degree in elementary education from an accredited college or university. High ability masters degree and license preferred.
*A candidate without a current high ability license will be considered under the following conditions: The candidate is willing to attain a high ability masters degree through an NLCS approved program and pass the Praxis test for Indiana high ability licensure within two years of accepting the high ability specialist position.
Skills
& Knowledge
Excellent oral & written communication skills
Knowledge of exceptional learners and their particular educational and social/emotional characteristics and needs
Ability to collaborate well with teachers parents/guardians administrators and other stakeholders to ensure quality implementation of the high ability program
Ability to work well with all ages of K6 students
Demonstrated teaching data management technology and leadership skills. A strategic and critical thinker with a proven ability to respond to individual student needs. Knowledge of instructional design & highly interactive or innovative instructional methods. Deep knowledge of instructional best practices. Knowledge of Indiana academic standards.
Experience
At least two years of teaching and evidence of teacherleadership experience. Experience in effective instructional design and professional development. The advanced ability to set and meet goals and priorities as well as work with colleagues to implement and drive resultsoriented systems.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
