Gifted/Challenge Teacher- Riley Intermediate & Northlake Middle Schools

Duties

GIFTED/CHALLENGE TEACHER

Gifted Endorsement Required

Effective 2024-20235 School Year

Position Goal: To provide teaching strategies and techniques that will enrich and expand the learning opportunity of children who are identified as being gifted in a specific academic area.

The Gifted/Challenge Teacher shall be responsible for the following duties and perform other

duties that may be assigned by administration:

Superintendent/Board:

• Observe and adhere to all Board of Education policies and regulations, and all administrative rules and procedures

• Attend Board meetings when necessary to provide supportive materials and information

• Follow all State of Illinois codes relative to the requirements of the Gifted program

• Communicate Gifted initiatives, objectives and programs to the Administration, Staff and Community

• Assist in the writing of a Gifted program proposal to be reviewed/approved by the Superintendent/ Principal and submitted for state approval.

District-wide

• Assist in the identification of eligible students for the Gifted Program.

• Place all eligible students into appropriate academic groups for instruction

• Work with Principals to schedule classes so that all identified students have a regular time to attend gifted classes

• Collaborate with teachers to determine time to pull students out of regular class, which will cause the least disruption to the classroom

• Provide leadership to the teachers of enrichment/gifted students as a teacher, instructional coach and specialist in the areas of compacting curriculum, developing tiered assignments, and facilitating the design of differentiated curriculum and instruction for Gifted and high achieving students

• Collaborate with classroom teacher, media/library specialist(s), and technology coordinator to offer a continuum of services that supports them in maximizing each child's opportunities for challenge and growth

• Determine necessary materials needed to meet the requirements of the Gifted Proposal and request the order for purchase

• Teach the Gifted class which encompasses all the duties and responsibilities of a classroom teacher. (refer to PERA and Senate Bill 7)

• Provide professional development relative to the Gifted program for staff

Individual:

• Exhibit confidentiality in relation to students, parents and faculty.

• Develop a positive working relationship with administration, staff, students and parents

• Assume responsibility for personal and professional growth and development by attending meetings, workshops, conferences and continuing education classes as related to Gifted Education

• Remain current on effective teaching practices, techniques and learning strategies, literature, new research findings and technology and data collection

• Adhere to the new PERA law and Senate Bill 7 which describes the Illinois Learning Standards and requirements for good teaching

• Be knowledgeable of the District Safety Plan

Qualifications

Valid Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with an endorsement Gifted Education, minimum of three (3) years successful teaching experience

How to Apply

https://www.applitrack.com/berkeley87/onlineapp/jobpostings/view.asp

• Go to https://www.berkeley87.org/

• Click on "Employment" under the Quick Links on the right-hand side

• Select View Open Positions

• Choose job vacancy and apply through Applitrack

Link to District/Third Party Online Application Web Page

https://www.applitrack.com/berkeley87/onlineapp/jobpostings/view.asp

School District

https://www.berkeley87.org/

Position Website

https://www.applitrack.com/berkeley87/onlineapp/jobpostings/view.asp

ILearn Link

ILearn

Report Card Link

District Report Card

Job Posting Date

6/5/2024

Start Date

8/19/2024