Gifted Center Summer Program Staff: Teachers and Counselors

University of Southern Mississippi•Hattiesburg, MS

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About The Position

The University of Southern Mississippi is currently accepting applications for the position of Gifted Center Summer Program Staff: Teachers and Counselors. Thank you for your interest in the summer and weekend programs conducted by The Frances A. Karnes Center for Gifted Studies. The Center is home to a variety of short-term student programs. These programs meet the academic and social needs of gifted and high-ability students as young as three-years-old through rising seniors in high school. Our Counseling staff provides supervision of students during meals, afternoon recreational activities, and overnight dorm supervision. Counselors are selected for daytime recreation and supervision positions or over-night, residential positions. Our Teaching staff may be selected for one of five programs for students, based on the type of teaching credential, ability to work with various age groups, and fit for each program. Experience working with gifted and high-ability learners is helpful. Current Teachers of the Gifted, Retired Teachers of the Gifted, Graduate Students, and University Faculty seeking additional weekend and summer employment are encouraged to apply. Day Programs include the Saturday Gifted Studies Program, Young Gifted Students Program, and the Summer In the Middle Program. Residential Programs include the Leadership Studies Program, Summer Gifted Studies Program, and Summer Program for Academically and Artistically Talented Youth. Information regarding all of these programs may be found at usm.edu/gifted or www.karneskaleidoscope.blog.

Requirements

Student Applicants: A cumulative 2.5 GPA is required.
Clear Background Check
Valid teaching license, university level credentials in your subject area, or other equivalent evidence of teaching ability.
Clear Background Check.
Teachers must be able to work within the program schedule (classes are intensive and therefore are all-day, every day for the duration of the program - NOT a university schedule).
Counselors selected for residential positions must be able to live in the dorm during program dates for those assigned to residential positions. (Dorm costs will be covered by the Center during program dates.)
All applicants are required to have knowledge of the Remind app to communicate with program supervisors and other staff (training will be provided on use of the app if necessary).

Nice To Haves

Preference will be given to upperclassmen, graduate students, and young adults with experience living in a dorm setting. (Freshmen and Sophomores who are graduates of some residential high-schools may also meet this preference.)
Prior experience working with children in a school, club, faith-based organization, camp, or academic program.
Ability to navigate stairways up to four or five flights.
Previous experience working with gifted and high-ability students.
Graduate degree emphasizing gifted education.

Responsibilities

Attends training for and adheres to all policies related to student supervision: FERPA and Minors on Campus Policies, and any others deemed necessary
Assumes responsibility for the guidance and safety of program attendees (PK-11 grade students) assigned to their care
Assists with supervision of students during meals and other activities according to the official program schedule
Acts as a role model for program participants
Monitors social and emotional well-being of program participants and reports issues appropriately according to established protocols
Performs other duties as assigned
Prepare a unit plan and daily lesson plans appropriate for the program in which you will be teaching to include a detailed materials request form.
Instruction and supervision of children of various ages (according to program guidelines) during class, transitions from class to recreational activities, and meal times.
Attend all training for and adhere to all policies related to student supervision: FERPA and Minors on Campus Policies, and any others deemed necessary.
Attend daily debriefing meetings with Center and Program Directors as well as communicate needs effectively to counseling staff when appropriate.
Provide appropriate feedback for students and parents according to established Center policies.
Performs other duties as assigned.