Elementary Teacher - Gifted Services
Elementary Teacher - Gifted Services
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Employment Term (Days): 187
Pay Scale: Teacher
Primary Purpose:
Provide specialized services to gifted students.
Provide identified gifted students with a curriculum that provides an array of challenging learning experiences based on a continuum of learning that includes creative and critical thinking research skills and self-directed learning (19 TAC 89.3).
Student learning experiences include project-based learning opportunities the development of advanced level products using the engineering design process and focused independent study units.
Qualification Guidelines:
Education/Certifications:
Bachelors degree from accredited university
Valid Texas Teaching certificate with required endorsements for subject and level assigned
Experience:
Two years experience teaching gifted students within the general education classroom Completion of GT qualification requirements (30 hour foundational and annual updates required)
Proven ability to work with students parents peers and superiors
Special Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
Knowledge of the characteristics and needs of gifted students
Ability to capitalize on students interests so as to encourage students to become independent learners while also making learning meaningful and relevant
Ability to differentiate instruction and learning opportunities for gifted children
General knowledge of the VISD Gifted and Talented identification and assessment processes An understanding of and sensitivity for the various cultural needs of the students of the district
Strong organizational communication and interpersonal skills
Supervisory Responsibilities: None
Employment Type
Full-Time
