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DEEP Specialist
Career Insights for Middle / High School Teacher (Other)
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What they do
A Middle or High School Teacher teaches middle school students, usually in grades 6 - 12, in a public or private school. Teaches one subject, or a group of subjects, such as math and science; works with one class all year or teaches different classes of students throughout the day. May mentor students, coach a school team or advise a student club. May specialize in working with students learning English or students with learning disabilities or emotional and behavioral disorders.
$61,628 / year median in Montana
+7% projected growth
Job Description
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- Evaluates available student test scores and data (RISE, Acadience, etc.) to identify the top tier of student population, by grade level, for program services.
- Develops and prepares curriculum and materials for high ability/gifted students in multiple grade levels and multiple subject areas.
- Plans a rigorous, deep, and complex curriculum that engages the students in critical and higher-level thinking (Depth & Complexity ICONS, Blooms Revised Taxonomy,etc.).
- Aligns curriculum and instructional materials with DESK standards.
- Provides enrichment instruction for identified high ability/gifted students in multiple grade levels and multiple subject areas in a pull-out small cluster group setting.
- May work one-on-one with identified high ability/gifted students on self-selected independent study projects and research opportunities as needed.
- Manages student behavior.
- Communicates and coordinates with administrators, teachers, and parents.
- Prepares and disseminates a quarterly newsletter for district and school administrators, school faculty, and parents of students who are currently receivingprogram services.
- Attends a monthly required training meeting.
- Utilizes technology to access district email, One Drive, TEAMS, Canvas, etc.
- May assist with proctoring the Cognitive Abilities Test (CogAT).
- May plan and execute bulletin boards and maintain a website.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
1. High School graduation or equivalent education and/or experience. Some collegelevel coursework preferred. 2. Experience working with children preferred. 3. Some training or experience in gifted/talented education programs helpful.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Strong interpersonal communication skills required for interaction with students, parents, and educators.
- Effective organization and planning skills.
- Capacity to work independently and take initiative.
- Ability to create and adapt lesson plans to meet multiple grade level curriculum standards and multiple subject areas.
- Flexibility to adapt to changing schedules and the changing academic and social emotional learning of high ability/gifted students.
- Word processing skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office 365.
- Ability to manage inventory and property.