Teacher, Gifted

Jackson Public Schools MS•Jackson, MS

About The Position

The Teacher, Gifted helps students learn subject matter and skills that contribute to their development as mature, capable, and responsible individuals. The teacher instructs assigned classes, plans learning programs responsive to students’ individual needs and abilities, creates a supportive classroom environment, and guides students toward curriculum goals. The role includes assessing student progress, maintaining required records, supporting district policies and initiatives, and contributing to staff activities. Employment is for 190 days per school year. The position is classified as a teacher and is exempt from overtime.

Requirements

A certificate, license, or other legally required credential.
Degree(s) in the area of major study.
Prior job experience; the required kind and amount are not specified.
The Board may accept alternatives to the listed qualifications.

Responsibilities

Meet and instruct assigned classes at designated locations and times.
Plan programs of study that address students’ individual needs, interests, and abilities.
Create a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to students’ maturity and interests.
Prepare for assigned classes and provide written evidence of preparation when requested by the immediate superior.
Encourage students to establish and maintain classroom behavior standards.
Guide learning toward curriculum goals and establish and communicate clear objectives for lessons, units, and projects.
Use varied instructional techniques and media consistent with the location’s physical limitations and students’ needs and capabilities.
Implement the district’s educational philosophy, instructional goals, and objectives through instruction and conduct.
Regularly assess student accomplishments and provide progress reports as required.
Regularly diagnose students’ learning abilities and seek assistance from district specialists as needed.
Take necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations.
Help the administration implement policies and rules governing student life and conduct; establish reasonable classroom behavior rules and procedures and maintain order fairly.
Make time available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day when required or reasonably requested.
Plan and supervise purposeful assignments for teacher aides and volunteers and, with department heads, evaluate their job performance.
Maintain and improve professional competence.
Attend staff meetings and serve on staff committees as required.
Support and implement the CORE Literacy initiative and WOW (Working on the Works).
Perform other related duties as requested or assigned.