Gifted & Talented Consulting Teacher

POSITION:               Gifted and Talented Consulting Teacher   

LOCATION:             District Wide 

HOURS/STATUS:    2023-2024 School Year                      

CLOSING DATE:    Open Until Filled

• Provide program coordination, under the supervision of the Assistant Superintendent.
• Identify gifted and talented students, in accordance with District procedures and State rules.
• Ensure that identified students are provided: 1) work at an appropriate level in the student's area of strength; 2) time to work with intellectual peers and 3) resources, guidance and information regarding opportunities during and beyond the school day.
• Prepare, develop and successfully submit all documentation (including an annual program application) as required by the Maine Department of Education.

 PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Work with Principals and Teachers to ensure that the identified needs of gifted and talented students in the District are met. 
2. Notify affected parties of the results of the identification/annual review. 
3. Oversee and case-manage all programming for identified students.
4. Develop and maintain appropriate, accessible records and data for the annual identification/review process.
5. Develop and maintain appropriate, accessible records and data for K-12 case management.
6. Develop and maintain appropriate, accessible informational resources for identified students and their families regarding opportunities during and beyond the school day.
7. Keep student cumulative records updated at each school to reflect current and past status.
8. Provide ongoing staff development, consultation and resources regarding the nature and needs of identified students. Maintain relevant resources for this purpose.
9. Participate in annual program evaluation, with guidance from the Assistant Superintendent.
10. Participate in annual program planning and budget request process, with guidance from Assistant Superintendent.
11. Other duties as assigned by the Assistant Superintendent or Superintendent.

REQUIREMENTS: 

• Certified as a classroom teacher by the Maine Department of Education with a Gifted and Talented endorsement (#690).
• A self-starting individual who embraces the District's philosophy of Gifted and Talented education and implementation of the District's curricula. 
• Proven collaboration and leadership skills. 
• Experience in successful submission of the State program application preferred.

M.S.A.D. No. 75 is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)