Teacher - Enrichment - Middle School

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE : Enrichment Teacher

REPORTS TO : School Principal and Executive Director of Exceptional Education Services

JOB GOAL: To coordinate the development and implementation of enrichment services to provide students with advanced learning and enrichment activities, experiences, and opportunities

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Valid Alabama teacher’s certificate with endorsement in gifted education

Experience in a school setting as a regular classroom teacher or gifted/enrichment teacher Experience with and/or knowledge of the Schoolwide Enrichment Model

Proficiency in oral and written communication skills

Effective interpersonal skills, with an emphasis on communication and collaboration with a wide variety of people and groups

Ability to use technology to communicate, to plan and provide instruction, to facilitate student learning, to manage data, and to produce/submit required reports, correspondence, and/or financial information

Ability to meet suitability criteria under the Alabama Child Protection Act of 1999 and Act No. 2002-457

Such Alternatives to the above qualifications as state, federal, and local law and the Board may require

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Demonstrates support for the school system and its vision, mission, goals, and priorities

Coordinates the implementation of the Schoolwide Enrichment Model

Trains teachers in the implementation of the second-grade screening referral process

Assists teachers in implementing second-grade lessons used in the screening referral process

Coordinates the referral process for the enrichment program

Collaborates with other enrichment teachers to implement an enrichment program districtwide that is equitable in quality and quantity

Meets on a regularly scheduled basis with students identified as having behaviors that reflect above-average ability, high levels of task commitment, and high levels of creative thinking

Identifies areas of student strengths and weaknesses and plans concept-based learning experiences and activities

Sets up problems, experiments, projects, and activities related to student needs, interests, and capabilities

Develops appropriate learning experiences with a variety of curricular options, strategies, materials, and topics of student choice for enrichment students

Collaborates with general education teachers to adapt, modify, and replace (differentiate) curriculum and instruction to meet the needs of enrichment students within the regular classroom setting

Consults with general education teachers to enable (assist) them to provide enrichment opportunities to all students

Assists general education teachers in securing resources to enrich the curriculum

Facilitates students in the preparation and implementation of independent study projects in the area of interest and/or competence

Provides training to teachers in various areas of enrichment, such as characteristics of gifted learners, curriculum compacting, the four parallels of curriculum (core, connections, practice, and identity), concept-based curriculum, Type I, II, and III activities, etc.

Coordinates the implementation of enrichment clusters when appropriate

Facilitates the Schoolwide Enrichment Team comprised of teachers, parents, community resources/agencies/personnel to assist in coordinating Type I, II, and III activities

Actively engages in ongoing, continuous professional learning

Uses and maintains confidential information in accordance with state and federal law and local Board policy

Practices safe, responsible, legal, and ethical use of technology following the Hoover City Schools’ Acceptable Use Agreement

Maintains and submits required reports, records, and correspondence in a timely and accurate manner

Properly cares for equipment and material resources of the school system

Complies with local and state regulations regarding gifted/enrichment records, reports, and services

Cooperates in all teacher regulations and responsibilities in the local school.

Adheres to local Board policies, administrative procedures, and other like directives, as well as state, federal, and local laws

Performs other job-related duties as assigned by Supervisor(s)

This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job goals, qualifications, and responsibilities, and the employee may be required to perform other related duties as assigned. The Hoover City Board of Education reserves the right to amend the job description as needed.

Notice of Non-Discrimination: In compliance with federal law, our school district administers all education programs, employment activities and admissions without discrimination against any person on the basis of gender, race, color, religion, national origin, age, or disability .