Intellectually Gifted (AIG) Coordinator - High School

Overview

POSITION TITLE (Oracle title)

COORDINATOR

WORKING TITLE

High School Academically or Intellectually Gifted (AIG) Coordinator

SCHOOL/DEPARTMENT

Academics/Intervention and Advanced Learning Services (IALS)

LOCATION

Crossroads I, Cary, NC

PAY GRADE

Classroom Teacher (not eligible for national board pay)

FLSA STATUS

Exempt

ELIGIBILITY FOR EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT

No

WORK WEEK SCHEDULE

Monday-Friday (occasional evenings and weekends)

POSITION PURPOSE:

Ensures all student needs are being met academically and social-emotionally by analyzing multiple sources of data when problem-solving the needs of gifted students in the building. Ensures that the gifted learner is knowledgeable about accelerated and rigorous pathways as well as collaborates with other members of the school and greater community to help prepare students for post-secondary experiences. Maintains a caseload of students to monitor their academic progress. Works in conjunction with school staff and other stakeholders to ensure that gifted learners are receiving quality instruction and are provided equitable opportunities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (KSAs)

• Extensive knowledge of Multi-Tiered System of support (MTSS);
• Extensive knowledge of goal setting and use of progress monitoring data to evaluate response to instruction;
• Extensive knowledge of district adopted curriculum pacing and age-appropriate developmental expectations;
• Extensive experience in collaborating with various members of a school and local community;
• Considerable knowledge and understanding of current policies, practices, and trends relating to gifted learners;
• Considerable knowledge of high school graduation requirements;
• Considerable knowledge of Microsoft Office, specifically, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; Google Apps;
• Knowledgeable of local and state opportunities that will benefit the gifted learner;
• Effective time management skills;
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills;
• Ability to interpret and analyze high school student performance data;
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form using a variety of communication techniques and tools to ensure the appropriate flow of information, collaborative efforts, and feedback;
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school system staff, students, parents, and the community.

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university;
• Three years of experience as a general education teacher, special education teacher, counselor, psychologist, or social worker;
• Experience working with gifted learners..

CERTIFICATION AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS

• Hold or be eligible for a North Carolina Professional Educator’s License in elementary, middle grades, and/or secondary education, special education, social work, psychology, or counseling.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• AIG certification.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

This job operates in a professional office environment and has a noise level of mostly low to moderate. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, scanners, and copiers. The position, at times, must be able to come into direct contact with school system staff, staff members of external funding agencies, and the community. Work is considered light physical work, requiring the exertion of up to ten pounds of force.

EFFECTIVE DATE: 10/2023

DISCLAIMER:  The above statements are intended to describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this position.  They are not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required by the employees assigned to this position.  This description may be revised by HR and approved at any time.