Policy 3.1.2.7R
GIFTED TALENTED (GT)/COLLEGE and CAREER READINESS (CCR) FACILITATOR Effective: 7/1/2015
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Primary Function A. The primary function of the District GT/CCR Facilitator is to facilitate the GT program and work with principals, counselors, teachers, and students on college and career readiness.
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Qualifications A. Holds a teaching certificate with GT Certification B. Preferred experience working with students and parents C. Preferred experience working with business, technical, and career planning
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Major Responsibilities and Key Duties (GT): A. Coordinate ADNA testing B. Fulfill all duties with being a GT Facilitator as directed by the Arkansas Department of Education which includes the following, but not limited to: i. Biology End of Course (EOC) ii. Geometry EOC iii. Literacy EOC iv. Advanced Placement (AP) Testing (including junior high AP course testing) v. Provide required test training to teachers vi. Follow all test manual requirements vii. Other tests as required C. Provide counselors and principals test score distribution and analysis D. Complete and file ADE report each October and Financial Report each June E. Obtain documentation K-12 for ADE monitoring F. Attend district Open Houses to present GT and Pre-AP information i. RMS/RJHS Open Houses to answer Pre-AP questions ii. 3-5 Grade GT Open Houses G. Manage GT Budget and AP Budget: Work with GT/Pre-AP/AP teachers to order needed materials H. Organize Professional Development (PD) and maintain teacher training log; complete Assessment of Teaching Practice (ATP) as needed i. RSD PD over differentiation ii. Required AP/Pre-AP training iii. Monthly GT meetings/trainings
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I. AP testing: i. Order all AP materials: Pre-administration materials, AP tests, Late test. ii. Train teachers/proctors. iii. Order needed materials for testing. Invoice after testing. iv. Pre-Register students for AP testing at RHS and RJHS J. Pre-AP Testing: i. Organize Pre-AP math testing for RMS/RJHS, notify parents of results, and communicate with counselors those who are placed. ii. Organize AP US History testing for RJHS, notify parents of results, and communicate with counselors those who are placed. K. GT Testing: i. Communicate with all elementary the timeline/process. ii. Obtain permission and papers, oversee teachers testing, oversee and help with scoring of tests, send test results to parents/schools. iii. Notify students of GT placement decisions. L. Coordinate/Manage GT events: i. Science Olympiad, Mini-Quiz Bowl, 3rd/4th grade 4H Field Trip, 5th grade Heifer Field trip, ii. Quiz Bowl: Organize 5-12 Quiz Bowl Scrimmages (about 4 times a year) iii. Arkansas Gifted Quiz Bowl Association (AGQBA) when tournament is held in Russellville either for Russellville High School, Russellville Junior High School, Russellville Middle School, or elementary. M. GT Enrichment: i. Oversee curriculum. ii. Collect documentation K-2. N. Other duties as assigned. IV.
Major Responsibilities and Key Duties (CCR): A. Work closely with building principal and counselors to develop a College and Career Guide for students B. Work with KUDER Navigator to assist students with college and career planning C. Organize and track college and career readiness test scores and communicate with counselors, students, and parents on needed actions to become college and career ready. D. Work with counselors, students, and parents to use test data and career investigation data for scheduling coursework and making future career choices E. Fulfill all duties with being a CCR Facilitator as directed by the Arkansas Department of Education which includes the following, but not limited to:
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i. ii. iii. iv.
F. G. H. I. V.
PLAN PSAT ASVAB COMPASS testing for all concurrent credit courses and college and career readiness Provide counselors and principals test score distribution and analysis Work with Russellville High School counselors on job fairs and career planning. Work with low socio-economic students on career goals. Other duties as assigned
Contract Information A. 197 Day Contract B. Board Goal 1.4.2
Adopted: 6/25/2015 History PPC: History BOE: 6/25/2015 Revised:
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