Gifted and Talented Resource Teacher

COVINGTON INDEPENDENT PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
POSITION VACANCY
SCHOOL YEAR 2025-2026
 
GIFTED/TALENTED RESOURCE TEACHER      
DISTRICTWIDE POSTION                     
DATE POSTED: 04/28/2025
                         
QUALIFICATIONS:

• Hold Bachelor’s degree and Kentucky elementary teacher certification with gifted/talented endorsement.
• Five years professional teaching experience
• Knowledge of gifted and talented state requirements
• Strong curriculum background
• Knowledge of research-based instructional strategies.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal relations skills

RESPONSIBLE TO:  Director of Curriculum and Instruction
                                                                                     
SUPERVISES: Not applicable
                                                                               
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist in identification of gifted/talented students via best practice assessment methods
• Ensure that G/T Service Plans are updated, implemented, monitored, and shared with teachers, students, and parents
• Provide direct service to identified gifted/talented students during and after the school day
• Consult with elementary and middle school teachers regarding best practice instructional strategies for gifted/talented students
• Identify existing resources and create additional opportunities in district and with community partners to address students’ needs in the areas of leadership and creativity
• Assist schools in organizing academic teams at each elementary school and oversee academic team competitions across the district
• Create and maintain a website providing information regarding gifted and talented services and processes
• Create curriculum-based resources for classroom teachers in order to allow them to provide necessary enrichment for students as appropriate
• Attend school and district collaborative planning sessions to address gifted/talented students’ academic needs
• Organize and host regular parent events to inform families about resources and opportunities for their children
• Conduct continuous literature review and provide information to Covington Independent staff as appropriate.
• Maintain regular and ongoing communication with appropriate parties.
• Remain current concerning instructional and technological advances.  Attend and participate in professional workshops and conferences.  Provide in-service training to other professionals and paraprofessionals.
• Attend staff meetings and serve on committees as needed.
• Chair school committees for selection and placement of gifted and talented students
• Complete gifted and talented annual program review
• Facilitate a grievance process as needed
• Perform other duties consistent with the position assigned as may be requested by immediate supervisor and/or Superintendent of Schools.

 
JOB GOAL:

• To support the continual growth of students identified as gifted/ talented by providing direct enrichment services, identifying additional services, collaborating with classroom teachers, and communicating with parents. 

 
SALARY:   *Based on rank and experience                  CONTRACT:  199 Days 
 
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:        

• Complete the online  application at: Covington Independent Schools - Frontline Recruitment (applitrack.com)

• In-district applicants complete the Internal Employee (Transfer) application and apply to the posting.
• Out-of-district applicants complete the External Certified application and apply to the posting.
• Please direct questions about the online application process to Dawn Vancini at dawn.vancini@covington.kyschools.us  or 859-392-1013.
• For information regarding the position contact  Sherry Lindberg at sherry.lindberg@covington.kyschools.us
• This position will be filled as soon as possible following the application deadline.  All applications will be evaluated and screened.    

An Equal Opportunity Employer
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