Gifted and Talented (GT) Specialist 2023-24

Position Type:
Certified Teacher
Date Posted:
4/12/2023
Location:
Adams ElementaryJob Title: GT Teacher Wage/Hour Status: Exempt
Reports to: Director of GT Pay Grade: Teacher Pay Grade Days: 187
Dept./School: Assigned Campuses Date Revised: 04/12/2023
Primary Purpose:
The GT Teacher is responsible for the identification/screening of all students on their assigned campus(es). The instruction will be direct, outside the regular classroom, and include teaching and learning processes within a positive learning environment. Social and emotional issues will be addressed. The GT Teacher will help parents and students learn and understand the cognitive and affective responsibilities of being gifted, and the GT Teacher will act as liaison between the parents/students and the teachers/staffs/administrators.
Qualifications:
Education/Certification:
Teacher certification for the appropriate level as required by the state of Texas
30 Hours Basic GT Training as required by state law, and 6 hours up-dates yearly
Special Knowledge/Skills:
Working knowledge of GT curriculum principals and strategies
Effective communication skills/collaborative working style.
Expertise in effective GT teaching practices
Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
Experience:
At least three years of classroom teaching experience
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
GT Program Improvement

1. Arrange with campus faculty and staff to pull identified GT students for a specified amount of time per grade level as guided by TPSP curriculum.
2. Provide direct instruction GT students grades 1st through 5th grades and meet with all kindergarten students in introductory sessions at the beginning of the year.
3. Make arrangements with kinder teachers to come in to the kinder classrooms in the first semester to conduct and collect portfolio lessons.
4. Design and teach units for TPSP instruction appropriate for GT students, using research and published teaching methods and complying with, and aligned with the TPSP curriculum.
5. Receive and distribute GT materials, handouts, training announcements, GT parent newsletters to students and classroom teachers.
6. Respond to inquiries regarding the GT program.
7. Schedule appointments to meet with GT parents or students as requested or as needed for students on assigned campuses.
8. Provide assistance / resources to teachers who have identified students in their classrooms. Be available to discuss questions, problems and / or student difficulties and work to resolve, answer or forward them to the Advanced Academic Coordinator.
9. Use technology to strengthen the teaching/learning process.
10. Work with teachers and administrators on acquiring and collecting required certificates, and providing information regarding future GT professional development opportunities.
11. Maintain good relations with principals and staff members of each campus assigned.
12. Assist classroom teachers to modify their content, process, and products for identified students, including helping them to utilize strategies such as flexible grouping, compacting curriculum, and adding depth and complexity as required by the State Plan for Gifted Students.

Administration and Fiscal / Facilities Management

1. Maintain accurate, complete, and secure records as required by law.
2. Provide Advanced Academic Coordinator and campus Principal (s) with schedule of instruction within the first three weeks of school and inform if any changes are made.
3. Assist each campus to add and delete students from PEIMS and monitor periodically to make sure it is accurate.
4. Assist in upholding and enforcing school rules, administrative regulations, Board Policy, and The State Plan for Gifted Students.

Professional Growth and Development

1. Accept responsibility for professional growth requirements in the appropriate areas and complete updated GT workshops, conferences, and / or advanced work.
2. Facilitators are encouraged to obtain the GT State Certification.
3. Facilitators will be encouraged to present periodically at the state conference for gifted (TAGT).

GT Students Nominations, Screening, and Identification Process:

1. GT Facilitators will organize, monitor the identification and screening process for assigned campuses.
2. Analyze student profile scores and present them to the selection committee, advocating for those qualified students from the campus (es) each facilitator represents.
3. Make decisions regarding transfer students, furloughs, exits, and growth contracts.
4. Responsible for properly maintaining district records, adhering to all policies set forth by the district for records maintenance and learning the records retention schedule for department records.

Supervisory Responsibilities:
None
Working Conditions:
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Maintain emotional control under stress. Frequent standing, stooping, bending, pulling and pushing. Move small stacks of textbooks, media equipment, desks, and other classroom equipment. Travel between schools may be necessary.
Note: This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.