26-27 Elementary Teacher - Gifted Services (Half-Time)

Victoria ISD • Victoria, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Provide specialized services to gifted students. Provide identified gifted students with a curriculum that provides an array of challenging learning experiences based on a continuum of learning that includes creative and critical thinking, research skills, and self-directed learning. Student learning experiences include project-based learning opportunities, the development of advanced level products using the engineering design process, and focused independent study units.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university
• Valid Texas Teaching certificate with required endorsements for subject and level assigned
• Two years’ experience teaching gifted students within the general education classroom
• Completion of GT qualification requirements (30 hour foundational and annual updates required)
• Proven ability to work with students, parents, peers, and superiors
• Knowledge of the characteristics and needs of gifted students
• Ability to capitalize on students’ interests so as to encourage students to become independent learners while also making learning meaningful and relevant
• Ability to differentiate instruction and learning opportunities for gifted children
• General knowledge of the VISD Gifted and Talented identification and assessment processes
• An understanding of and sensitivity for the various cultural needs of the students of the district
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized services to gifted students.
• Provide identified gifted students with a curriculum that provides an array of challenging learning experiences based on a continuum of learning that includes creative and critical thinking, research skills, and self-directed learning.
• Facilitate student learning experiences including project-based learning opportunities, the development of advanced level products using the engineering design process, and focused independent study units.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level