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POSTING DATE: CLOSING DATE: POSTING NUMBER:
04/22/2010 05/07/2010 00001304
POSITION:
DIRECTOR OF GIFTED AND RELATED SERVICES
JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Masters degree in education or related field.
Certification: Arizona teacher certification – gifted preferred
Principal or Supervisor certificate required
The Director of Gifted and Related Services holds an administrator position with the responsibility of assisting schools in determining and providing appropriate services for students eligible for gifted/accelerated programs and related services.
Supervisor: Reports to the Assistant Superintendent of Teaching and Learning
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Develops, implements and monitors gifted curriculum objectives in accordance with district goals as a part of long and short-range plans.
Maintains effective communications with supervisors, staff members, parents and patrons.
Maintains effective community relations regarding the gifted program.
Encourages and supports the activities of related advisory groups.
Assesses the needs of the gifted program and provides budget input to the Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction.
Develops, implements, monitors and assesses programs for gifted students in compliance with state law.
Establishes staffing for programs in consultation with Human Capital.
Maintains a system of keeping records that meets the requirements of law.
Maintains a uniform district-wide identification and placement procedure for gifted students, which is compliance with state law.
Establishes and maintains as assessment process that provides accurate measurement of pupil progress.
Obtains knowledge of methods and materials utilized in the education of gifted and talented students and sharing it with appropriate staff members.
Provides staff development for teachers and administrators.
Assists with general curriculum as needed.
Develops general curriculum in cooperation with other district personnel.
Performs other duties as assigned by the Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:
Minimum of five years teaching experience. Three years of teaching experience in Gifted Education or related experience. Administrative experience preferred
EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION:
Skills: Proven organizational skills Self-motivated Highly organized Strong background in basic teaching skills Able to collaborate with others and coordinate services Excellent oral and written communication skills.
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