GATE Teacher - Fort Smith Public Schools

*Out of state applicants please provide ADE's verification of provisional licensure eligibility*

Position Description

POSITION TITLE:GATE Teacher

FLSA:Exempt

REPORTS TO:Principal / Supervisor

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:A full contract for this position is 190 days, with benefits as specified in employee contract. Contract will be prorated based on the actual start date. 

BEGINNING: February 2025

LOCATION: District Wide

QUALIFICATIONS:Must meet AR licensure requirements with GATE licensure

DISTRICT VALUES

• We will always put student needs first.
• We believe relationships matter.
• We expect accountability.
• We operate with transparency.
• We prioritize student and staff safety.                          

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Advocate for the needs of gifted students
• Participate in professional development opportunities to remain current in practices and resources for gifted students
• Keep accurate documentation regarding identification, student attendance, provision of services, and communication
• Assess program candidates using district approved instruments
• Chair the Building Level Review Team
• Interpret and communicate assessment results with staff and parents
• Collaborate with other district gifted specialists in developing lessons to meet the needs of identified students
• Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning
• Locate, plan, and utilize a variety of material, technological, and human resources appropriately and in good stewardship to achieve lesson goals
• Prepare and submit materials requests which appropriately utilize supply funds in a fiscally responsible manner
• Facilitate enriching and advanced lessons and experiences designed to meet individual student academic needs and interests
• Accurately and fairly evaluate student progress on meeting program and content goals
• Communicate feedback and evaluation data on an ongoing basis with students and parents
• Serve as a consultant and provide resources for regular classroom teachers who have gifted students
• Communicate on an ongoing basis program and lesson objectives and activities with school and district staff and parents
• Conduct professional development for staff in the district and/or school as needed
• Participate in Advisory Council meetings
• Inform students and parents of enrichment opportunities which are extra-curricular and hosted by either the school or another educational agency
• Fulfill all job requirements from the teacher job description
• Conduct activities eliciting input from various stakeholders for program evaluation
• Assist the gifted coordinator in the performance of his/her duties
• Abide by state statutes, school board policies and regulations
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities
• Carries out duty as assigned, including after-school or before-school duties
• Participates in grade level collaboration, planning, as part of PLCs, as well as school committees
• Serves as the Quiz Bowl coach for secondary schools
• Supervises students on recess, bus, during before and after school duty, on field trips, extracurricular events, and in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned working day
• Maintains prompt and regular attendance 
• Attends building events/activities at night, as requested by administration
• Demonstrates the ability to maintain positive professional working relationships with others
• Maintains emotional control under stress
• Abide by state statutes, school board policies, and regulations
• Performs other duties as assigned 

These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS   

• Must have the ability to lift at least 40 pounds occasionally
• May be required to physically move students or equipment weighing up to 40 lbs
• Ability to endure prolonged standing, walking, sitting, kneeling, occasional reaching above the head or the shoulders, bending, and squatting

See Certified Staff Salary Schedule   

For our salary schedule, click this link to visit our district website.

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https://fortsmithschools.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx if interested.