*Out of state applicants please provide Arkansas Department of Education's

verification of provisional licensure eligibility*

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POSITION TITLE: GATE Teacher (26-27 School Year)

FLSA: Exempt

REPORTS TO: Principal / Supervisor

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: A full contract for this position is 190 days, with benefits as specified in employee contract. Contract will be prorated based on the actual start date.

BEGINNING: 26-27 School Year

LOCATION: District Wide

QUALIFICATIONS: Must meet AR licensure requirements with GATE licensure

DISTRICT VALUES

We will always put student needs first.
We believe relationships matter.
We expect accountability.
We operate with transparency.
We prioritize student and staff safety.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Advocate for the needs of gifted students
Participate in professional development opportunities to remain current in practices and resources for gifted students
Keep accurate documentation regarding identification, student attendance, provision of services, and communication
Assess program candidates using district approved instruments
Chair the Building Level Review Team
Interpret and communicate assessment results with staff and parents
Collaborate with other district gifted specialists in developing lessons to meet the needs of identified students
Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning
Locate, plan, and utilize a variety of material, technological, and human resources appropriately and in good stewardship to achieve lesson goals
Prepare and submit materials requests which appropriately utilize supply funds in a fiscally responsible manner
Facilitate enriching and advanced lessons and experiences designed to meet individual student academic needs and interests
Accurately and fairly evaluate student progress on meeting program and content goals
Communicate feedback and evaluation data on an ongoing basis with students and parents
Serve as a consultant and provide resources for regular classroom teachers who have gifted students
Communicate on an ongoing basis program and lesson objectives and activities with school and district staff and parents
Conduct professional development for staff in the district and/or school as needed
Participate in Advisory Council meetings
Inform students and parents of enrichment opportunities which are extra-curricular and hosted by either the school or another educational agency
Fulfill all job requirements from the teacher job description
Conduct activities eliciting input from various stakeholders for program evaluation
Assist the gifted coordinator in the performance of his/her duties
Abide by state statutes, school board policies and regulations
Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities
Carries out duty as assigned, including after-school or before-school duties
Participates in grade level collaboration, planning, as part of PLCs, as well as school committees
Serves as the Quiz Bowl coach for secondary schools
Supervises students on recess, bus, during before and after school duty, on field trips, extracurricular events, and in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned working day
Maintains prompt and regular attendance
Attends building events/activities at night, as requested by administration
Demonstrates the ability to maintain positive professional working relationships with others
Maintains emotional control under stress
Abide by state statutes, school board policies, and regulations
Performs other duties as assigned

These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS

Must have the ability to lift at least 40 pounds occasionally
May be required to physically move students or equipment weighing up to 40 lbs
Ability to endure prolonged standing, walking, sitting, kneeling, occasional reaching above the head or the shoulders, bending, and squatting

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