Job Details

Gifted And Talented Teacher

Provide all students with appropriate learning experiences designed to help them fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical and social growth; enable student to develop competencies and skills to function successfully in society. These learning opportunities may occur face to face in schools or virtually in a distance learning environment. Actively engage in actions that contribute to the overall mission and strategic plan of Clear Creek ISD.

Qualifications

Education/Certification/Licensure

• 30 hours of GT Awareness
• Texas GT Certification
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
• Valid Texas certificate for the subject land level assigned

Special Knowledge/Skills

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge and demonstrated competency in the subject(s) assigned
• General knowledge of curriculum and instruction
• Ability to instruct students and manage behavior
• Openness to change and innovation to meet the needs of all students
• Flexibility for campus assignments including intra-district transfers

Experience

• Minimum of 3 years teaching experience

Major Responsibilities and Duties

1. Conduct all phases of GT identification, including campus screening and identification, parent communication and participation in CCISD selection committee
2. Provide campus/district professional learning and/or mentoring in the areas of gifted education and advanced academics, including 30-hour awareness and 6-hour updates.
3. Provide appropriate face to face and/or virtual classroom instruction for identified gifted and talented students.
4. Support campus instructional design, including curriculum design
5. Provide personalized learning opportunities for gifted and advanced learners, including acceleration
6. Guide the learning of students in accordance with the district philosophy of education toward the achievement of curriculum goals.
7. Provide secondary school support as needed, particularly in the area of assessment and identification
8. Align teaching and available resources to the District curriculum.
9. Present subject matter according to guidelines established by the Texas Education Agency, board policies, administrative guidelines and the District curriculum.
10. Conduct ongoing assessments of student learning and use results to plan and implement instruction.
11. Work cooperatively with other teachers to modify curriculum and instruction as needed for special education, 504, ELL and GT students, according to the guidelines established.
12. Work cooperatively with other teachers to determine instructional goals, objectives, and methods according to campus and district requirements.
13. Assume responsibility for extracurricular activities as assigned, sponsor outside activities approved by the campus principal.
14. Integrate the instruction of technology into subject area teaching.
15. Plan and supervise assignments of teacher aides and volunteers.
16. Use effective communication skills to present information accurately and clearly.
17. Adhere to local, state, and federal guidelines regarding confidentiality.
18. Establish and maintain open communication by conducting conferences with students, parent, and other staff members.
19. Respond to parent phone calls, messages in a timely manner. Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students.
20. Create a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.
21. Manage student behavior in accordance with the CCISD Student Code of Conduct and handbook.
22. Provide for care and protection of school property and be held accountable for books, equipment and other instructional materials.
23. Maintain accurate student accounting and grading records in compliance with local and state requirements.
24. Assist in upholding and implementing administrative regulations and board policy.
25. Manage and utilize data effectively for systemic process and program analysis.
26. Account for the accuracy and verification of all student program data and reports.
27. Implement data-drive decision making for improvement efforts based on best practices.
28. Manage and utilize policy effectively for maintaining systemic process and practices.
29. Account for the verification of the correct policy regarding all decisions and correspondence.
30. Implement effective policy-driven decision making.
31. Seek and participate in professional development activities to improve instruction effectiveness thereby increasing student achievement.
32. Participate collaboratively with colleagues to reflect on one's teaching practices.
33. Maintain updated record of all professional development activities.
34. Keep informed of and comply with state, district and school regulations and policies.
35. Attend and participate in faculty meetings and serve on staff committees as required.
36. Submit all legal documents in a timely manner as required by Federal, State, and District.
37. Meet deadlines to submit lesson plans, progress reports, grade and other documents as required by the campus/district.
38. Exhibit CCISD Core Values of trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, and citizenship.
39. Actively engage in actions that contribute to the overall mission and strategic plan of Clear Creek ISD.
40. Stay up-to-date professionally through the selection of quality professional learning opportunities for personal growth.
41. Research district policy, precedent, and current practices prior to taking action.
42. Participate as an effective team member who contributes to district, department, and content goals.
43. Demonstrates proficient levels of technology applications.
44. Participates fully in drills and safety exercises to provide for the safety and overall emotional wellbeing of students.
45. Utilize time wisely for effective management of job responsibilities.
46. Maintain punctuality in daily work times, appointments, and meetings.
47. Meet task completion deadlines established by supervisor.
48. Maintain friendly customer-service-driven interactions with all stakeholders, students, teachers, administrators, and co-workers.
49. Work cooperatively with co-workers and supervisors to ensure that the goals of the school/department are met.
50. Maintain a positive and professional tone in all communication (i.e. email, written, and verbal).
51. Perform other duties and accept other responsibilities as assigned.

Working Conditions

Mental Demands

Effective communication; concentration while performing duties; ability to maintain emotional control under stress; ability to work with frequent interruptions

Physical Demands/Environmental Factors

Frequent district-wide travel; moderate standing walking, bending, lifting; prolonged sitting and use of computer; repetitive hand motions

May include work from home or location other than school building; internet access, phone; repetitive computer work with frequent use of hands and wrists