Gifted Teacher

Anchorage School District•Rogers Park, AK

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Gifted teachers create a flexible, supportive education program and classroom environment that fosters learning and personal growth. The teacher provides instruction at an appropriate grade level, builds effective relationships with students, parents, and staff, and motivates students to develop the skills, attitudes, and knowledge needed for a strong educational foundation. The position reports to and is evaluated by the site principal. The role requires a valid Alaska educator certificate and at least six semester credit hours in Gifted education within one year of hire. Grade level, content area, and work site may change based on student enrollment and district staffing needs. The position is full-time at 1.0 FTE, with a 185-day work year and 12 contract payments. Salary is $61,454 to $88,919, DOE, on the AEA pay scale. Positions from 0.50 to 1.0 FTE are associated with the Alaska Teachers' Retirement System (TRS).

Requirements

Valid Alaska initial, professional, or master teaching certificate.
Content knowledge demonstrated by a posted degree or minor in the position’s content area, passing Praxis Subject Assessments in that content area, or a certificate endorsement in that content area.
At least six semester credit hours in Gifted education within one year of hire.
Ability to read and write in English, communicate in English with school staff, coworkers, and the public, and comprehend and carry out oral and written directions and instructions.
Satisfactory criminal background check; certificated positions also require the background check conducted through the Alaska State Department of Education and Early Development certification process.

Responsibilities

Describe an educational philosophy and demonstrate how it informs teaching practice.
Apply knowledge of how students learn and develop.
Establish and maintain pupil behavior standards that support an effective learning atmosphere.
Organize class time to balance instruction, demonstration, work time, and assessment.
Guide learning toward curriculum goals and establish and communicate clear objectives for lessons, units, and projects.
Teach with respect for students’ individual and cultural characteristics.
Develop lesson plans and instructional materials, and provide individualized and small-group instruction adapted to students’ needs.
Translate lesson plans into developmentally appropriate learning experiences.
Use current technology to enhance instruction and use technology for record-keeping and research.
Apply current research and theory to the instructional program.
Facilitate, monitor, and assess student learning.
Evaluate students’ academic and social growth, maintain appropriate records, and prepare progress reports.
Identify student needs, make appropriate referrals, and develop strategies for individual education plans.
Create and maintain a learning environment where all students are actively engaged and contributing.
Create a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to students’ maturity and interests, including functional displays, interest centers, and exhibitions of student work.
Supervise the student environment, students, and volunteers.
Partner with parents, families, and the community, and communicate regularly with parents through newsletters, notes, calls, conferences, and other means.
Participate in and contribute to the teaching profession.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.