Itinerant Gifted Specialist

Itinerant Gifted Specialist Birmingham, AL Job Details $49,080 - $93,875 a year 4 hours ago Qualifications Professional collaboration in IEP development Behavioral standards enforcement in schools Student record keeping Teaching Certification Engaging lesson design (student motivation techniques) Mid-level Classroom behavior modification Bachelor's degree Curriculum implementation Working with middle schoolers Standardized test administration Classroom Teaching IEP implementation Test-based student assessment Collaborative teaching K-12 education instructional development Full Job Description

JOB TITLE

Itinerant Gifted Education Teacher

REPORTS TO

Principal

WORKDAYS

9 Months (187 Days)

SALARY:

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

LOCATION

Various Locations FLSA Status:

EXEMPT X NON-EXEMPT JOB DESCRIPTION

Gifted education itinerant teachers are responsible for the identification of gifted students and teaching them in pull-out classrooms. Teachers serve students in both elementary, middle, and K-8 schools while providing consultative services for grades K-2 and 9-12. Gifted education teachers are expected to provide rigorous and engaging curriculum that challenges students, help teachers to serve gifted students in the classroom, and collaborate with schools to create enriching learning experiences which extend the core curriculum.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Works collaboratively with teachers, administrators, parents, school and agency counselors and related service providers in the overall educational plan for students enrolled in the education setting
• Assists in the development and implementation of the individual education service and transition plan for students enrolled in the education setting
• Instructs students in a program of study which meets stated objectives and prepares students to master grade level standards
• Instructs students in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law and policies and procedures of Birmingham City Schools
• Collaborates with the teacher of record to develop lesson plans and supplementary materials compatible with curriculum standards; provides individualized and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student and subgroups of students
• Translates lesson plans into learning experiences to best utilize the available time for instruction and to actively engage students
• Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom by providing positive reinforcement of acceptable behaviors and modifying unacceptable behaviors
• Evaluates academic and social growth of students, prepares report cards, and keeps appropriate records to include attendance reports, and other recordkeeping activities as necessary
• Communicates regularly with parents or guardians through conferences and other means to discuss student progress
• Supervises and monitors student movement and escorts students to resources, bathrooms, buses, cafeteria, room changes and other activities in the building
• Administers standardized testing
• Models nondiscriminatory practices in all activities
• Perform other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

A bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university A valid Alabama Teacher's Certificate Must meet Every Student Succeed Act (ESSA) federal and state requirement or a willingness to meet the requirements within the designated timeframe

• 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

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.