What are the responsibilities and job description for the GIFTED AND TALENTED FACILITATOR position at Laramie County School District #1?
- In cooperation with building personnel, develop, evaluate, and maintain identification process for identified gifted students, including the identification of twice-exceptional students.
- Gather and analyze data for identification, screening, and placement decisions.
- Administer assessments used in the gifted identification process. Promote alternative identification measures with historically underrepresented populations.
- In cooperation with building personnel, prepare and implement Advance Learning Plans (ALP) for all identified gifted students:
- Individualized ALP goals choices for students.
- Monitor student progress and adapt support as needed.
- Build and maintain ALP documentation.
- Develop, plan, prepare, and implement:
- Gifted class or small enrichment group course content, format, and structure.
- Classroom materials and curriculum.
- Lesson plans and learning activities.
- Communicate gifted students’ ALP progress and needs with family and other staff as needed.
- Develop and deliver professional development in gifted identification.
- Integrate the social-emotional needs of gifted learners into ongoing GT programming.
- Attend work and arrive in a timely manner
- Performs other duties as assigned
Teaching/Professional Job Postings/Gifted and Talented Facilitator
5/9/2023
SPECIAL SERVICES
08/2023
05/18/2023
Contract Start Date: August 2023
Monday - Friday
Salary: $48,420.00 minimum - $80,928 maximum base Benefits
Benefits: Health Insurance employee contribution toward premium for Family $199.52 or Single $60.32 per month
SUMMARY: Responsible for the Gifted and Talented (GT) identification process and the GT student Advanced Learning Plans (ALPs). Support and facilitate programming for gifted students, organize and facilitate professional development for teachers/administrators in gifted education. This position assists students, parents, teachers, administrators, and the community in meeting the needs of gifted learners.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty/function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Job Tasks Descriptions
EDUCATION AND RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor’s degree with proper teaching licensure program required; degree in Gifted Education preferred.
Experience instructing students in a classroom setting required.
Experience working with gifted student preferred.
LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS or CERTIFICATIONS:
Criminal background check required for hire.
Valid Wyoming teaching license with appropriate endorsements required. Gifted and Talented endorsement preferred.
TECHNICAL SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, & ABILITIES:
Knowledge of education pedagogy and assessment related to able learners and others with special needs
Knowledge of best practice in delivering talented and gifted services within the framework of a results-driven system
Knowledge of performance evaluation in the talented and gifted area
Ability to plan, organize, lead, and execute complex tasks from a system orientation.
Oral and written communication skills
English language skills
Interpersonal relations skills
Preparing and maintaining accurate student records
Advanced knowledge of instructional practices in specific content areas, program administration, data analysis, school improvement and integrating computers into instruction
Critical thinking and problem solving skills
Ability to maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job
Ability to manage multiple priorities
Ability to participate and work in a team environment
Ability to maintain honesty and integrity in all aspects of the job
Ability and willingness to adhere to attendance expectations and to follow district procedures for absence reporting
Ability to promote and follow Board of Trustees policies, District policies, and building and department procedures
Ability to communicate, interact, and work effectively and cooperatively with all people including those from diverse ethnic and educational backgrounds
Ability to recognize the importance of safety in the workplace, follow safety rules, practice safe work habits, utilize appropriate/required safety equipment, and report unsafe conditions to the appropriate administrator
MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT OPERATING KNOWLEDGE:
Operating knowledge of and experience with personal computers and peripherals.
Operating knowledge of and experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Publisher, Outlook, and/or other department software packages.
Operating knowledge of and experience with typical educational/instructional technology equipment and programs.
Operating knowledge of and experience with typical office equipment.
Reports to:
Student Services Director
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS: The physical demands, work environment factors, and mental functions are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
VISION DEMANDS:
Required
No special vision requirements.
Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less)
X
Distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more)
X
Color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)
Peripheral vision
Depth perception
Ability to adjust focus
X
NOISE LEVEL:
Exposure Level
Very quiet
Quiet
Moderate
X
Loud
Very Loud
HIRING MANAGER: Arby Burkhardt
Title: Special Services Director
Phone: 307-771-2174
HR Staff: Susan Johnson
Phone: 307-771-2158
Salary : $48,420 - $80,928