Gifted Education Teacher, Systemwide (possible vacancies)

Gifted Education Teacher, Systemwide (possible vacancies) 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 402 Arnold St NE, Cullman, AL 35055 Alabama State Department of Education 12 reviews

Title:

Gifted Education Teacher, Systemwide Supervisor:

Principal /

Special Education Coordinator Start Date:

8/4/2026 or

TBD Salary:

CCBOE Salary Schedule FLSA Status:

Exempt Job Goals:

To meet the needs of gifted students by providing advanced curriculum and enrichment of process skills and growth experience. To serve as a student advocate, role model, and professional resource for parents, the community, and the school system.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university. Valid Alabama teaching certificate in the grade level, subject area(s) assigned. Ability to meet suitability criteria for employment and/or certification/licensure under the Alabama Child Protection Act of 1999 and Act No. 2002-457. Proficiency in oral and written communication skills. Effective interpersonal skills, with an emphasis on communication and collaboration with a wide variety of people and groups, for the purpose of maximizing student achievement. Ability to develop and implement curriculum and programming specific to the needs of students at the designated grade level(s) and in the designated content area(s)/subject(s). Ability to use technology to communicate, to plan and provide instruction, to facilitate student learning, to manage data, and to produce/submit required reports, correspondence, and/or financial information. Physical strength, mobility, dexterity, stamina, and acuity to perform job responsibilities. Ability to be punctual and in regular attendance. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may require.

Performance Responsibilities and Essential Functions:

Demonstrates support for the school system and its vision, goals and priorities. D emonstrates knowledge and understanding of child development. Demonstrates knowledge of the prescribed curriculum, current educational research and technological tools; exhibits skills in implementing the best instructional practices and varied teaching methods to address student learning styles and achieve meaningful and measurable outcomes in accordance with course of study guidelines and student learning objectives. U tilizes technology to plan and provide instruction and facilitate student learning. Model appropriate and innovative use of technology for students. Develop program objectives, enrichment units and process curricula for gifted program. Develop lesson plans, including activities and materials, and implement objectives through individual and small group activities. Serve as a resource person in gifted education programs for all district personnel. Provide students with opportunities for interaction with community, state, and national resources. Monitor student's progress, keep appropriate records, and prepare reports on a regular basis. Communicate with students, parents, and regular classroom teachers and administrators through conferences and other means to discuss students' progress and interpret the gifted program. Maintain professional competence through professional development activities provided by the district and or self-selected professional growth activities. Employ a variety of instructional techniques, strategies, and media, consistent with capabilities of the individual or student group involved. Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy administrative regulations, and gifted program. Assign tasks that are intellectually challenging to students. Demonstrate interpersonal and communication skills. Assist in 2 nd grade child find process. Organizes procedures, practices, materials, and routines for the effective use of instructional time and for the completion of administration activities. Uses ongoing assessment to monitor student progress; interprets and uses data (including but not limited to standardized and other test results) for instructional planning and program evaluation. Fosters student responsibility, appropriate social behavior, integrity, valuing of cultural diversity, and respect for self and others through role modeling and learning activities. Supervises and/or assists with extracurricular and co-curricular activities as assigned. Supports school improvement initiatives by active participation in school activities, events, ceremonies, services and programs. Engages in personal professional growth, adheres to professional standards, and demonstrates professional ethics, sound judgment and leadership. Maintains confidentiality regarding student/school/workplace matters in accordance with state and federal law. Demonstrates initiative in identifying opportunities for improvement in areas of responsibility. Responds to inquiries and requests in a timely and positive manner. Maintains and submits required reports, records and correspondence in a timely and accurate manner. Properly cares for equipment and material resources of the school system. Adheres to school system rules, administrative procedures, local Board policies and state, federal and local laws. Reports absences and takes leave in accordance with Board policies and procedures; prepares for substitutes according to Board policies and school procedures. Performs any other job-related duties as assigned by Supervisor(s).

Terms of Employment/Salary:

As established by the Board and applicable state law.

Evaluation:

Performance will be evaluated in accordance with the Board's policy on evaluation of personnel.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

The Cullman County Board of Education (CCBOE) is an equal opportunity employer. Personnel actions and decisions will be made without regard to factors or considerations prohibited by federal or state law, including but not limited to race, gender, age, disability, national origin, citizenship, and religious preference. Complaints or inquiries regarding compliance with state and federal equal opportunity employment laws should be directed to the Human Resources Director at (256) 734-2933 or to Cullman County Board of Education, 402 Arnold Street, N.E., Cullman, AL 35055. This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job goals, qualifications, and responsibilities and the employee may be required to perform other related duties as assigned. This job description is not a contract and is not intended to be a contract. The Cullman County Board of Education reserves the right to amend the job description as needed.