ITINERANT GIFTED SPECIALIST Position Available In Jefferson, Alabama

ITINERANT GIFTED SPECIALIST

Birmingham City Schools – 3.6 Birmingham, AL Job Details Full-time $49,080 – $93,875 a year 2 days ago Qualifications Classroom management 5 years Curriculum development Master’s degree Bachelor’s degree Classroom experience Senior level Leadership Teaching Full Job Description

JOB TITLE

Itinerant Gifted Specialist

REPORTS TO

Coordinator of Gifted and Talented Education

WORKDAYS

9 Months (187 Days)

SALARY:

Certified Schedule 16 Level 1-4 ($49,080 -$93,875)

LOCATION

Curriculum and Instruction FLSA Status:

EXEMPT X NON-EXEMPT JOB DESCRIPTION

Under general direction, the Gifted and Talented Education (GATE) Program Specialist will lead the development, organization, implementation, coordination, and evaluation of the grades K-12 instructional programs as they pertain to gifted/talented programs, honors and advanced placement courses. The Program Specialist also acts as an instructional support staff to ensure that all students meet and exceed the Alabama College and Career Ready Standards. The Program Specialist will also work with school principals, in consultation with parents, teachers, school counselors and other appropriate personnel, and will have the prime responsibility for decisions in relation to the education of gifted and talented students.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Work collaboratively with teachers, administrators, and other stakeholders in the overall education plan for identified gifted and high-ability learners. Assist in the development and implementation of the gifted education plan. Model a good record of attendance, punctuality, and other executive functioning skills. Instruct students in a program of study that is concept-based or project-based in nature that aligns with ALSDE Gifted Standards, the Alabama Course of Study, and other initiatives of Birmingham City Schools. Provide a wide variety of instructional and technological resources as a part of learning activities and experience. Collaborate with the teacher of record to develop learning activities and supplementary materials to help extend the core curriculum for gifted and high-ability students. Create and implements robust and engaging learning activities and experiences that actively engage and appropriately challenge students. Establish and maintains effective classroom management through the implementation of research-based best practices and provides supervision of students throughout the day. Monitor and evaluates the academic, social, and emotional growth of students, as evident through progress monitoring and record-keeping. Communicate regularly with parents, guardians, and/or families of students on a consistent basis relative to student progress. Administer standardized testing as a part of the identification process. Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

A bachelor’s degree (master’s preferred) is required from a regionally accredited college or university. Proper certification according to the Alabama State Department Teacher and Certification Office. Gifted certification preferred. At least five (5) years of successful teaching experience. Experience with curriculum development, standards, and assessment. Experience in educational leadership for classroom management techniques and a variety of effective instructional strategies.

SUCH ALTERNATIVES TO THE ABOVE QUALIFICATIONS AS THE BOARD MAY REQUIRE. APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

Completed Application (HireTrue) Resume (uploaded to application) Three (3) returned References (HireTrue) •

PLEASE ENSURE ALL INFORMATION IS CURRENT WITHIN A 6 MONTH PERIOD

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PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Physical strength, mobility, dexterity, stamina, and acuity are required to perform job responsibilities.

REVISED:

April 2025

Please Note:

All candidates must submit to a background check (https://fieldprintalabama.com/individuals). Employment is contingent upon candidate meeting suitability criteria as established by Alabama State Department of Education. The Birmingham Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religious preference, marital status, disability, national origin, or any other reason prohibited by state or federal law. Employees of the District are required to comply with the provisions of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act and Title IX of the 1972 Educational Amendments. Birmingham Board of Education is required by state law to verify the employment eligibility of newly hired employees by using the federal E-Verify program. New employees are required to provide a Social Security number, an unexpired identity document that contains a photograph, and other acceptable documents that establish employment eligibility. In addition to determining whether a new hire is authorized to work in the United States, E-Verify will confirm that the employee’s name and Social Security number match.