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Approved:
05-12-76
DEFINITION
Under direction of the Coordinator, Gifted and Talented Education, to
assist teachers, principals, and parents in working with gifted and
talented pupils at a specified segment, such as elementary (kindergarten
through sixth grades), or secondary (seventh through twelfth grades).
QUALIFICATIONS
Credential: Possession of a standard teaching credential or
credential of equivalent authorization appropriate for the assigned
segment, issued by the California State Teacher Preparation and Licensing
Commission, is required.
and
Education: A bachelor's or higher degree.
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Experience: A minimum of three years of certificated experience in
public or private schools including experience in working with gifted and
talented pupils and their parents.
TYPICAL
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
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Provides
significant direct involvement and leadership in the formulation of
district curriculum development and program offerings for the Gifted
and Talented Education Program.
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Assists
in the review, revision, and evaluation of programs and materials for
the gifted.
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Works
with school administrators in enlisting faculty support of the Gifted
Program.
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Arranges
for community resource people to work with individuals or address
groups of gifted children.
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Conducts
demonstration lessons.
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Consults
with parents as requested.
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Assists
in the identification of gifted pupils.
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Gathers
data and prepares case studies on individual gifted pupils.
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Assists
in the implementation and coordination of district programs that apply
to the Gifted and Talented Education Program.
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Demonstrates
initiative and independent judgment in carrying out his/her duties.
WORK
SCHEDULE AND SALARY
The
Program Specialist, Gifted and Talented Education, serves on all days that
regular schools are in session, plus required non-teaching service days,
and is placed on the teachers' salary schedule according to experience and
training, and is paid at the appropriate per diem rate for extra days of
service.
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