Teacher of Students who are Gifted and Talented - Elementary - Grade 2

Job Qualifications:

1. Bachelors and/or Masters Degree in Education.
2. Must hold or be eligible for Delaware Certification as a Teacher Elementary.
3. Minimum of 3 years" experience of the necessary content and experience in the skills to successfully teach assigned content area(s) and grade level(s) and deliver exceptional standards-based instruction in content area and grade level that ensures academic growth for all students.
4. Hold or be eligible for Delaware Certification as a Teacher of Students Who Are Gifted and Talented; which may require additional coursework and praxis II.
5. Meet the NCLB Highly Qualified Designation as an Elementary Generalist.
6. Proficiency in automated student information systems for progress and grade reporting and class work documentation and ability to integrate technology into instructional delivery.
7. Exceptional classroom management, organization, planning, instructional delivery, leadership, and technical skills; and the ability to utilize differentiated instructional methods to engage students in positive learning experiences.
8. Outstanding ability to motivate and build relationships with students and parents to promote student achievement and strengthen community partnerships.
9. Commendable history of effective leadership, extra-curricular participation, an acceptable attendance record, and exemplary performance.

Essential Functions:

1. Develop daily and unit lesson plans and a scope and sequence that are thoughtful, goal-oriented and aligned with curriculum and integrate technology; maintain pace of learning and provide opportunities for student differences; and check for student understanding and convey appropriately high expectations for students.
2. Carefully plan for substitute teachers when unable to attend school and relate lessons to the state content standards in the core content areas as well as in specific content area.
3. Create and maintain a classroom environment to encourage all students to be engaged and work toward meeting the standards; maintain accurate, thorough records of student achievement and behavioral performance; and complete progress and grade reports promptly and as scheduled using automated systems.
4. Promote a high rate of student interest and provide prompt and specific feedback in a constructive manner and opportunities for active participation; demonstrate fairness and consistency in dealing with students; and speak and write clearly, correctly, and at an appropriate level for student understanding.
5. Comply with policies, regulations and procedures of school district and building; communicate effectively with parents and work collaboratively with staff.
6. Display high level professional conduct and image at all times; establish and maintain an acceptable attendance record; and participate in extra-curricular activities and/or leadership roles outside the classroom.
7. Continue to grow as a professional educator with classes/workshops for professional development in specific areas of interest and/or need and coaching and feedback from administrators and peers.
8. Perform other duties and/or complete special projects as assigned.