Job # 08-18 OPEN: 04/24/08 Corrected

CLOSE: 05/16/08

BURLINGTON-EDISON SCHOOL DISTRICT

GIFTED PROGRAM (ACTS) COORDINATOR, 1.0 FTE

DISTRICT GRADE SCHOOLS

The Burlington-Edison School District is seeking qualified applicants for the position of full-time Gifted Program Coordinator for grades K-8 beginning with the 2008/09 school year. Burlington-Edison School District is located in Skagit County, Washington, approximately 75 miles north of Seattle on the I-5 corridor. The enrollment of the school district is approximately 3850 students.

PROFESSIONAL & PERSONAL QUALIFICATIONS OF SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES:

· Valid Washington State teaching certificate

· Demonstrated knowledge of current approaches in gifted education and knowledge of Washington Administrative Codes for Highly Capable Student Services/Student Educational plans.

· Demonstrated knowledge of the physical, psychological, and social characteristics of elementary and adolescent aged students, particularly in relation to gifted attributes.

· Evidence of leadership skills, positive human relation skills, and organizational/management skills.

· High degree of flexibility, scholarship, commitment to accomplishment, and enthusiasm for profession.

· Ability to function cooperatively as a member of the district's gifted task force.

· Ability to communicate effectively with students, staff and parents.

· Knowledge of or amenable to learn, use and integrate the district’s technology strategies, systems and curriculum software programs as well as demonstrate knowledge of and integrate the District’s Technology Competencies.

· Ability to pass Federal/State criminal history background clearance and other mandated clearances.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Effectively plan, implement, and evaluate instructional programs for selected students, consistent with the district designed gifted program.

· Provide instruction to students for a portion of the day

· Chair the district's gifted task force.

· Consult with classroom teachers and provide intervention strategies to facilitate mainstream experiences; coordinate services between surrounding business communities and the educational program.

· Provide for parent program information and involvement.

· Oversee district testing, identification, screening and notification procedures.

· Develop and Implement Education Plans for identified students.

· Responsible for procuring grants, maintaining proper grant documentation, and year-end reporting.

EMPLOYMENT TERMS:

· 182-day basic contract with fourteen additional days and supplemental contract for any extracurricular assignments.

· Salary in accordance with current negotiated salary schedule.

· Medical, dental, and other insurance benefits are available from district-approved plans.

· This position is part of the local bargaining association.

· Pursuant to RCW 28A.405.070, job-sharing applications will be considered.

APPLICATION & SELECTION PROCESS:

· Applications and letters of interest will be accepted until 4:00 PM, Friday, May 16, 2008.

· Screening and interviews to be held as soon thereafter as possible.

· When hiring and promoting personnel, consideration is given to experience and performance in developing effective parent, family and community partnerships.

· Interviews will be scheduled and selection made based on candidate’s area(s) of expertise and interests as they relate to the existing and future program development and the needs of the district.