Gifted and Talented Teacher

K12, a Stride Company, believes in Education for ANY ONE. We provide families with an online option for a high-quality, personalized education experience. The Gifted Teacher is an advocate for the gifted/talented program within the school and greater community. The position provides whatever resources/support may be needed including, but not limited to, planning, coordination, education and communication to all stakeholders – student, parents, educators, administrators, board members, etc. - with the goal of optimizing all available programmatic channels and resources available that may contribute to the success of gifted and talented students.

Responsibilities

Provides enrichment experiences for gifted/talented students; Works with teachers in the classroom to provide specialized instruction and qualitatively differentiated programs; Provides resources for teachers working with gifted students; Serves as a resource for all stakeholders; Promotes staff participation in related professional development trainings; Remains abreast of current research, learning and available resources; Ensures exceptional student education and related services are provided as determined by the EP team; Communicates with parents and related service staff; Develops compliant EP's, progress reports and state specific special education documentation; Facilitates exceptional student education meetings; Collects data and work samples to monitor student progress; Documents all contact with parents and students; Analyzes student data to prescribe enrichment; Provides rich and engaging synchronous and asynchronous learning experiences; Personalizes learning for all students; Maintains grade book; Prepares students for high stakes standardized tests; Establishes and maintains positive rapport with families; Supports learning coaches/parents with student curricular and instructional issues; Travels as required for face-to-face professional development, student testing, and as required by school

Requirements

Appropriate state Department of Education Teaching Certification with Gifted Endorsement Required; Bachelor's degree; Active State Gifted Endorsement on teaching certificate; Ability to clear required background check; Remote position; strongly prefers candidates residing in Louisiana; may consider residents of surrounding states in commutable distance to the school (Mississippi or Texas); must be able to attend in person PDs, testing, and other school events; ability to work independently, typically 40+ hours per week; ability to maintain a professional home office without distraction during workday; ability to work collaboratively with other teachers to interpret and produce numeric, tabular, and graphic representations of student data; receptive to receiving coaching on a regular basis with administrators; ability to embrace change and adapt to ensure excellent student outcomes; proficient in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint; ability to rapidly learn and adapt to new technologies and teaching platforms; strong written/verbal communication skills

Nice to have

Experience working with gifted and talented students; Experience working with the proposed age group; Experience supporting adults and children in the use of technology; Experience teaching online (virtual) and/or in a brick-and-mortar environment; Experience with online learning platform

Benefits

Health benefits; Retirement contributions; Paid time off; Bonus eligibility