Advanced Learning Teacher (Pool for anticipated openings)

Professional Vacancy Richardson ISDPOSITION: GIFTED SERVICES TEACHER To create a pool for anticipated vacanciesREPORTS TO: DIRECTOR OF ADVANCED ACADEMIC STUDIESCONTRACT PERIOD: 187 DAYS - 10 MONTHSSALARY: RISD TEACHER PAY SCALE QUALIFICATIONS AND Texas EC-6 teaching certificateSPECIAL SKILLS: 30 hours GT training with Gifted Supplemental or EndorsementESL certification preferredMAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:Collaborate, develop, and present data-driven, research-vetted, student-centered lessons and services to develop higher order thinking skills, creativity, social-emotional learning, and logical thinking Support classroom teachers in making quality referrals for gifted services and in differentiating depth, complexity, and pacing of core content Administer standardized tests to students referred for gifted services; Use Enhanced Identification processes to identify potential culturally, linguistically, and economically diverse students Utilize RtI (Response to Intelligence) to facilitate appropriate instructional settings for students with advanced learning needs including acceleration and differentiation Design and present professional development sessions (faculty meetings, PLCs, co-teaching) Serve as campus advocate and resource for the array advanced academic services with a complete understanding of assigned campus data and cultural profile Embed use of appropriate technology in instruction Utilize communication methods to keep community and parents updated on elementary gifted services Itinerant travel as required Other duties as assignedAPPLICATION Apply online at https://www.applitrack.com/risd/OnlineApp/default.aspxPROCEDUREThe application must be complete and three electronic reference forms must be received to be considered. Applicants who have previously applied in AppliTrack must update their application once per year by securing updated references. Applicants will be contacted if an interview is needed.