Gifted and Talented Teacher

Job Description

Required Certificates and Licenses: Texas Gifted and Talented Supplemental (K12) Certification

Residency Requirements: This position is virtual and strongly prefer residents of Texas. May consider residents of surrounding states (NM OK AK or LA). This position could include travel up to 20% of the time for facetoface professional development student testing and/or as required by the school.

The Gifted & Talented Teacher is an advocate for the gifted/talented program within the schooland community. The position provides resources/support to all stakeholders with the goal of student success.

K12 a Stride Company believes in Education for ANYONE. We provide families an online option for a highquality personalized education experience. Students can thrive find their passion and learn in an environment that encourages discovery at their own pace.

The mission of Stride K12 Texas partner schools (TXSS) is to provide an exemplary individualized and engaging educational experience for students by incorporating school and community/family partnerships coupled with a rigorous curriculum along with a datadriven and studentcentered instructional model. Student success will be measured by valid and reliable assessment data parent and student satisfaction and continued institutional growth within the academic community. Join us!

Passionate Educators are needed at the Stride K12 Texas partner school (TXSS). We want you to be a part of our talented team!

This is a fulltime position. Ability to work independently typically 40 hours per week is required. Ability to maintain a professional home office without distraction during workday typically 95 (or 84) or as defined by the school.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

Instructional:

Collaborates with classroom teachers to provide support for specialized differentiated instruction with a focus on depth and complexity as well as enrichment activities for the gifted/talented students in their classroom;

Serves as an advocate and resource for parents teachers support staff administrators and the community;

Remains cognizant of current research and available resources in the field; Attends workshops and conferences as necessary to carry out the responsibilities of the job;

Assists counselors in promotion of concurrent enrollment and scholarships for gifted students;

Asynchronously supports objectives including composing/sending emails preparing learning plans and using data to determine student needs;

Collaborates with local/regional/national teams and teacher trainers regarding instruction resources interventions and datadriven decision making;

Creates videos and other virtual tools to highlight strategies for G/T instruction;

Collaborates with teachers to provide support for class projects;

Collaborates with students to provide support as the students develop innovative products and sophisticated performances that reflect individuality and creativity

Relationship Building:

Makes selfopen and available to be coached on a regular basis with administrators;

Establishes and maintains positive rapport with families and regularly communicates with students and learning coaches/parents;

Responds to students parents and colleagues in timely manner;

Attends PLCS and other staff meetings for assigned grade level and school

Other Essential Functions:

Participates in social and educational activities for students and families including sponsorship of virtual clubs outings marketing events or other extracurricular activities as required;

Travels to testing sites to proctor state exams.

Supervisory Responsibilities: This position has no formal supervisory responsibilities.

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelors degree AND

Three (3) years of teaching experience

Texas Gifted and Talented Supplemental (K12) Certification

Strong interpersonal skills emphasizing tact patience and courtesy; ability to establish a professional effective rapport with all stakeholders

Experience working with gifted and talented students

Able to adapt learning plans to meet different needs and learning styles; create an instructional and a class environment favorable to learning and personal growth

Communicate effectively both orally and in writing

Demonstrates the use of good judgment in decisionmaking

Great organizational and time management skills

Customer service orientation

Understanding of applicable sections of the State Education Code as well as the Texas State Plan for the Education of Gifted/Talented students and other pertinent regulations

Willingness and ability to obtain additional licensing as required

Certificates and Licenses: Texas Gifted and Talented Supplemental (K12) Certification

OTHER REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel Word and Outlook as well as Internet research methods and report writing techniques; Utilizes computer software associated with curriculum

Ability to clear required background check

Pedagogical knowledge of content being taught and ability to apply critical thinking

Knowledge of state content standards and ability to align those with the K12 curriculum

Ability to embrace change and adapt to ensure excellent student outcomes

Ability to problem solve independently and have a high level of organization

Understanding of interdependency of deadlines on multiple projects and able to act to preserve integrity on other peoples deadlines

Ability to work independently typically 40 hours per week

Ability to maintain a professional home office without distraction during workday typically 95 (or 84) or as defined by the school

Ability to travel as required (on average once per month and/or approximately 25% of the time) for face to face professional development student testing and as required by school

Access to reliable highspeed internet

Ability to rapidly learn and adapt to new technologies and teaching platforms

Ability to maintain teacher certification/professional development hours and fluency in K12 systems programs and curriculum

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Masters degree in education or related field

English Language Learner Certification

Experience working with proposed age group

Experience supporting adults and children in the use of technology

Experience teaching in an online (virtual) environment

Experience with Engageli or other online platforms

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This is a virtual position

Job Type

The above job is not intended to be an allinclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions and perform any other related duties as assigned by their supervisor. All employment is atwill as governed by the law of the state where the employee works. It is further understood that the atwill nature of employment is one aspect of employment that cannot be changed except in writing and signed by an authorized officer.

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