Posting ID# 4948
February 26, 2018
POSITION: TOSA/Implementation Specialist - Gifted and Talented Education (GATE)
LOCATION: Grants Department/Districtwide
LICENSE: K-8 Gifted & Talented Endorsement, TESL preferred
OPEN TO: Employees of Carson City School District and external licensed applicants.
APPLICATION PERIOD: Closes March 2, 2018, or until filled.
NOTE: This position begins the 2018-2019 school year. Position includes 10 additional days added to base contract. This position is strictly contingent on sufficient GATE Grant funds.
Per Article 15.9 of the Comprehensive Agreement between the Carson City School District and the Ormsby County Education Association "Teachers seeking appointment to a special assignment position will not be guaranteed return to their former position should their assignment last more than one school year."
APPLICATION: Complete the online application by clicking "Apply for this Position." The application will require:
- Cover letter
- Resume
- Copy of transcripts (originals required if recommended for hire),
- Current Nevada teaching license,
- Last three (3) evaluations (if no evaluations or incomplete: submit documentation on why no or partial evaluations)
- Three (3) letters of recommendation dated within the last two years.
SALARY & BENEFITS: Salary placement based on education and verified contracted teaching experience accepted. Employer-paid retirement, health and life insurance, sick leave benefits and personal leave.
Must possess a Nevada license endorsed for the specific subject(s) and to perform other educational functions at the level and in the field for which he/she is to be employed, issued in accordance with law and in full force at the time the services are rendered. (NRS 391.170). All applicants must meet all highly qualified requirements. Bilingual preferred.
Must be able to pass the pre-employment drug screen test.
This is a replacement position.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: The Human Resources Department will make efforts to provide reasonable accommodations to disabled candidates in the employment process. If you have special needs, please notify the Human Resources Department at the time you turn in your application or at least three (3) days prior to an interview by calling (775) 283-2130.
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Carson City School District
Job Description
Job Title: TOSA - Implementation Specialist: Gifted and Talented Education Program K-12
Department: Grants Department and Educational Services
Reports To: Director of Grants & Special Projects
FLSA Status: Exempt (salaried position assigned to the licensed salary schedule)
Prepared By: Associate Superintendent - Human Resources
Prepared Date: 08-31-15
General Job Description:
Under the supervision of the Director of Grants &Special Projects and the Educational Services Department, this position is responsible for designing, conducting, promoting, and supporting Gifted and Talented Education programs and teacher professional development. The Implementation Specialist hired for this position is primarily responsible to support the development of high quality instructional practices that meet the educational needs of gifted learners. In order to meet the expectations associated with the position, the Implementation Specialist must provide professional support to the individual classroom teachers and building administration through coaching and targeted professional development. In addition the Implementation Specialist will facilitate the development of guaranteed and viable instructional practices in order that gifted learners have clear learning targets and unit level assessments that effectively measure student progress. This would include proficiency in student data systems like Mastery Connect, Member Center, and NWEA-MAP tools. The Implementation Specialists will provide services in the areas of curriculum, instruction, and assessment as part of the work they perform at site and District level programming. The implementation specialist will also facilitate the nomination and identification process for this program.
Experience or training required:
- A minimum of 5 years classroom instruction experience required.
- Working knowledge of current education programs and trends in gifted education.
- District, departmental, and campus policies and procedures.
- Knowledge and ability to apply Nevada State Standards for Professional Development.
- Ability to design and deliver research based high quality professional development projects.
- Ability to implement and adapt professional development databases.
- Ability to conduct research and gather data about program effectiveness.
- Superior reading, verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Superior presentation skills.
- Ability to utilize data base management systems and software systems as part of work in completion of assignments (e.g., Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, Mastery Connect, NWEA-MAP, etc.).
Ability to:
The GATE Implementation Specialist must be able to assist teachers in developing GATE lessons that allow students to accelerate their learning based on mastery of the Nevada Academic Content Standards. The Implementation Specialist must be able to identify and develop professional development opportunities for the Gifted and Talented Education Program that support the District Strategic Plan. In addition the Implementation Specialist must be able to effectively work with administrators, teachers, and paraprofessionals to design and create opportunities that lead to significant improvement of school and classroom practices for gifted learners.
Licenses or Certificates Required:
Possession of a valid Nevada Teaching License with a GATE endorsement in progress or completed, a valid drivers’ license issued by the state of residence, and an original Social Security Card. An understanding of formative and summative assessment and coaching experience preferred. When applying for a certificated licensed position, candidates must meet the position requirements as listed on the appropriate position vacancy announcement.
The Job Functions:
The GATE Implementation Specialist will work closely with district office personnel, site administration and teachers to produce effective GATE programs. Job responsibilities will include creation of programs, lessons, and professional development opportunities related to curriculum, instruction, and assessment, all of which promote the development of high quality teaching and learning opportunities.
Essential Duties and Job Responsibilities:
GATE Program Activities:
- Must be able to follow district directives in implementing this initiative including working with administrators, teachers, and paraprofessionals involved in different aspects of the Gifted and Talented Education Program.
- Support teacher growth in implementing GATE strategies in all content areas through regular classroom observations and teacher feedback sessions.
- Provide collaborative support to teachers through problem solving, modeling lessons, scheduling opportunities for peer observations, and conducting training sessions.
- Sustain staff’s growth in GATE instruction and integration by providing or coordinating monthly and quarterly network meetings.
- Assess and monitor GATE student growth through the collection, disaggregating, and dissemination of formal and informal assessment data.
- Ability to organize and conduct the GATE nomination and identification process, including the administration of cognitive assessments, with a particular emphasis on supporting the identification of students that are under-represented in GATE programs.
- Plan and coordinate GATE enrichment activities before, during and after school; and during school breaks.
- Monitor GATE program implementation and integration with all core content at all school sites.
- Communicate the progress of GATE students with parents, staff, school leaders, and the community at large.
- Support parent involvement in the GATE program; including, but not limited to, organization of the GATE Parent Council.
- Demonstrate the ability to implement staff development initiatives from start to finish
- Ability to utilize the four cognitive coaching stances (coaching, collaboration, consultation, and evaluation) to support adult changes in practice
- Effectively applying Nevada State Standards for professional development as a guide to produce, implement, and evaluate staff development initiatives.
- Understand and facilitate PLC work. Must be able to observe, gather data, and coach individuals and teacher teams on PLC processes. Must be familiar with the PLC protocols.
- Maintain a positive working relationship with faculty as a mentor and coach, not as an evaluator.
- Monitor student achievement and programming to ensure that every child is making adequate progress.
Skills:
- Understanding of GATE pedagogy and NAGC National Standards in Gifted and Talented Education
- Understanding of Coaching; coaching abilities.
- Understanding of formative & summative assessment required by CCSD.
- Computer skills: facility with word processing, spreadsheet, and email programs.
- Internet savvy.
- Organized and data savvy.
- Written and oral communication skills.
- Multi-tasking abilities.
- Well-respected member of school staff.
Content Knowledge:
- Knowledge of unit/lesson planning and development as it relates to the NAGC National Standards in Gifted and Talented Education
- Learner-Centered mindset to support unit design and development. This includes establishing learning targets, SMART goals, and assessment development.
- A deep understanding of best practices to meet the needs of twice exceptional students (students identified as IEP & GATE), English Language Learners and other under-represented populations.
- The candidate must be highly skilled in the area of differentiated instruction, curriculum compacting and acceleration for gifted students.
- Knowledge of content area strategies that can be used by teachers to allow students of various academic levels to interact with each subject.
- Knowledge of the social-emotional needs of gifted students and how to address these needs in GATE classrooms.
- Knowledge of the design and use of assessments to measure the progress of gifted and talented students.
- Knowledge of state mandated exams and data associated with those exams. Must be able to support teachers across content areas to utilize this data to support student learning in each classroom.
- Knowledge of the co-teaching model to provide services to ESL and special education students. The Carson City School District utilizes this model to provide services and the implementation specialists must understand these practices and be able to support teacher teams as they do this collaborative classroom work.
Professional Integrity:
- The students of the school must come first. The stance of the implementation specialists must be founded in student performance and supporting the change in adult behaviors which ultimately lead to students improving their academic performance in all areas.
- The GATE implementation specialist must be able to support the change process and follow district directives when implementing the GATE programming at all CCSD schools.
General information:
- Implementation Specialist is expected to work 183 days for 2015/16 and 193 days each year thereafter.
- The Implementation Specialist will operate under a flexible start schedule that will require them to work a 7.5 hour day, but the start time will vary based on daily responsibilities.
- The Implementation Specialist will be selected by district office and site level personnel.
- The Implementation Specialist must demonstrate the ability to improvise and make adjustments in order to meet the needs of the GATE program and GATE students.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
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When applying for a certificated licensed position, candidates must meet the minimum qualifications as listed on the appropriate position vacancy announcement.
Notice of Non-Discrimination: The Carson City School District does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability and age, or on any other basis protected by state or federal laws, and it provides equal access to the Boy Scouts of America and other designated youth groups. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the District’s non-discrimination policies: Title IX and 504 Coordinator, 1402 W. King Street, Carson City, NV 89703, (775) 283-2130.
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