QUALIFICATIONS:               Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree. Arizona Teacher Certification. Must be highly qualified to teach assigned grade and/or content. Preferred gifted endorsement.  Valid Arizona Department of Public Safety fingerprint clearance card.

REPORTS TO:                         Principal/Director of Curriculum and Instruction

JOB GOAL:                              Provides academic instruction to indentified gifted students as aligned to Arizona state standards.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Performs all programmatic responsibilities for the gifted program as outlined in the district’s gifted scope and sequence and in relevant state statutes and administrative code.
2. Provides support for identified gifted students; motivating students to maximize their learning potential.
3. Provides support for classroom teachers of identified gifted students that emphasize increasing academic achievement of gifted students in the district.
4. Reinforces the consistent use of proven, research-based strategies for effective differentiation and instruction of gifted students.
5. Supports the development of individualized learning compacts to meet the unique needs of each identified gifted students; gifted individualized learning compacts include input from teachers, parents and students.
6. Provides professional development opportunities for instructional staff on effective differentiation strategies and instruction of gifted students.
7. Maintains appropriate gifted student records and documentation of program activities.
8. Evaluates referred students to determine eligibility for the gifted program.
9. Prepares and submits all reports and documentation as directed.
10. Engages with grade level or subject area colleagues in giving and receiving feedback on instruction, examining student work, analyzing evidence of instructional effectiveness, and sharing  responsibility for student learning. 
11. Seeks opportunities to share practices and learning with colleagues and to learn from them.
12. Maintains relationships with colleagues that are characterized by mutual support, respect, and cooperation.
13. Involves families in setting goals and expectations for individual student learning and development.
14. Communicates expectations for individual students to families, and works with them to develop and monitor strategies at home to support students in achieving those goals.
15. Communicates with families regarding individual student learning and progress.
16. Responds fully to families’ concerns about students, and follows up by providing information about progress or changes.
17. Maintains relationships with families that are characterized by mutual support.
18. Seeks opportunities and accepts leadership roles within the school.
19. Actively supports the school’s shared vision and common goals.
20. Contributes to improvement efforts within the school.
21. Seeks out and participates in ongoing professional learning opportunities within and outside the school that generally address needs identified through examination of evidence of instructional effectiveness.
22. Directs student teachers, instructional associates, volunteers and/or student workers for the purpose of providing an effective classroom program and addressing the needs of individual students.
23. Performs other job related duties as assigned.

COMPETENCIES:

1. Perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios.
2. Read a variety of manuals; writes documents following prescribed formats, and/or present information to others.
3. Understand multi-step written and oral instructions.
4. Specific knowledge-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: recordkeeping principles; and office equipment/software.
5. Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner.
6. Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional situations; Responds promptly to student, staff, and public needs.
7. Interpersonal Skills - Maintains confidentiality; Creates and maintains a positive and conducive work environment.
8. Oral Communication - Responds well to questions.
9. Written Communication - Edits work for spelling and grammar.
10. Diversity - Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences.
11. Ethics - Treats people with respect.
12. Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures.
13. Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful and positive manner.
14. Safety and Security - Uses equipment and materials properly.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

1. Ability to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence, and memos.
2. Ability to write correspondence.
3. Ability to work with a variety of people and maintain confidentiality of information.

TECHNOLOGY SKILLS:

1. To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Internet and District software and Microsoft office (Word, Excel, Publisher, PowerPoint, and other appropriate technology software).
2. Knowledge of appropriate business machines and telephones.
3. Monitor special system(s), not limited to, including security and fire alarm systems.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

1. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
2. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
3. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. In addition, some carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity.
4. The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: requires sitting, walking, and standing.
5. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

1. Ten-month, full time, employee pay and benefits in accordance with Board policy.
2. FLSA: Exempt

EVALUATION: 

1. Performance to be evaluated in accordance with the Board policy.