Gifted Teacher

MUST HAVE TEACHER CERTIFICATION FROM MS DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION IN GIFTED - ENDORSEMENT 207

Job Goal:

To provide students with academic skills necessary to function in daily living, for achieving success on state and national achievement tests, and to serve as a foundation for learning at the next grade level

Lesson Plans
• Utilizes and references districts and/or state mandated competencies, objectives, and/or benchmarks
• Uses a variety of effective teaching procedures, materials/media, and assessments appropriate for learners
• Documents and reports to the principal completion of and progress on state benchmarks, blueprints, and writing rubrics

Classroom Management
• Attends to routine tasks during initial minutes of class
• Uses instructional time effectively 
• Promotes a positive and safe classroom environment conducive to learning
• Provides for smooth transition from one activity to another
• Maintains appropriate classroom discipline
• Maintains poise and self control
• Establishes high expectations for learners
• Promotes active learner participation
• Shows evidence of appropriate and positive student- teacher interaction
• Monitors access and usage of the internet

Delivery of Instruction

     Plans for Effective Instruction
          • Aligns all instructional material to state benchmarks, blueprints, rubrics, and assessments
          • Delivers instruction connecting state benchmarks, blueprints, teaching strategies, student interventions, and other                  
            state supporting materials to the student performance requirements of the state assessment program

Follows Lesson Cycle
• Shows evidence of student achievement (grade proficiency) and growth based on the Mississippi Assessment System over a two year period
• Provides guided practice activities for students
• Uses interest approach to introduce lesson
• Motivates students with the purpose and importance of the lesson
• Provides instruction appropriate for the level of the learner
• Presents lesson in an appropriate scope and sequence
• Provides learners with appropriate practice on lesson content
• Adjusts instruction I re-teaches as necessary
• Provides appropriate lesson closure

Effective Teaching Practices
• Demonstrates knowledge of subject matter
• Accommodates individual differences and learning styles
• Uses a variety of instructional techniques or methods
• Communicates directions clearly
• Uses correct oral and written communication
• Uses technology and instructional aides effectively
• Demonstrates enthusiasm for teaching and learning
• Addresses the varied achievement levels of students
• Demonstrates concern for students as individuals
• Documents instruction based on state benchmarks

Evaluation of Student Progress
• Links state assessments to classroom instruction
• Uses a variety of evaluation methods
• Provides appropriate evaluation feedback to student, parents, and administrators in a timely manner
• Maintains records of student performance (grade books, progress reports, rubrics, benchmarks, etc.)
• Shows evidence of student achievement and growth based on the Mississippi testing program
• Incorporates test items that mimic the format and level of difficulty of state test items
• Utilizes state writing rubrics to evaluate progress on written assignments
• Administers and reports progress on state practice tests as required
• Reports student progress toward mastery of state required benchmark items as assessed through the state assessment          
  program to the principal each nine week period

Professional Responsibility
• Dresses in an appropriate and professional manner
• Arrives on time and remains until the designated time to leave for all assignments
• Complies with school policies, State Department of Education regulations, School Board policies, and supports the school system.
• Attends all meetings, workshops, and in-service training programs required by the school or district
• Demonstrates professional behavior at all times with the community, administrators, teachers, parents, and students
• Maintains equipment and fixed assets according to district policy
• Seeks professional development activities to address personal professional growth
• Promotes the district's vision, mission, and goals

• Performs other duties as assigned

If you are intested in applying for a postion at Hazlehurst City School District, please apply online at http://www.hazlehurst.k12.ms.us or apply in person at the Central Office located at 119 Robert McDaniel Drive, Hazlehurst, MS 39083.  If you have any questions or technical dificulties, please feel free to contact Tiffany Hicks or Tony Foster at 601-894-1152.