NAGC Position Statements & White Papers
Position Statements and White Papers help clarify issues in gifted and talented education and set NAGC's position on these issues.
Position Statements and White Papers help clarify issues in gifted and talented education and set NAGC's position on these issues.
Members to NAGC can receive three publications -- Parenting for Gifted Children, Teaching for High Potential, and the academic journal, Gifted Child Quarterly. All are available through the mail and online.
Your contribution to NAGC supports various programs that advance the needs of gifted children. You can contribute to the area of greatest need or to a single program.
Pay Grade/Pay Range: Non Classified - Grade NA Department/Organization: 209312 - ACCESS Normal Work Schedule: Varies based on assignment Job Summary: The ACCESS Teacher provides web-based instruction to State of Alabama high school students. Additional Department Summary: In order to be an ACCESS teacher, you must be certified to teach (grades 7 – 12) in the State of Alabama. Since we offer the entire high school curriculum, we are currently looking for new, enthusiastic teachers who are interested in teaching in an exciting, fully digital environment. Required Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree and experience and expertise in related field of study. Must be certified to teach in the State of Alabama. Additional Required Department Minimum Qualifications: Teachers who interact with students via virtual learning to deliver instruction must pass the fingerprint/background check required by the Alabama State Department of Education for work with the ACCESS Distance Learning Initiative. Must have classroom experience in the content area being taught, be certified in Alabama, or be faculty members of an institution of higher education that is accredited by an agency identified in the Alabama Administrative Code. These include the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, New England Association of Schools and Colleges, North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, Western Association of Schools and Colleges, and other organizations approved by the Alabama State Board of Education. These teachers must possess expertise in the specific content area and must have participated in professional development, sponsored by the providing institution, pertaining to instructional methodology and technical aspects of online course delivery. Although ACCESS teachers will ordinarily have three years of experience in Alabama, extraordinary accomplishments of an interested teacher, in some circumstances, could allow the experience requirement to be waived. Skills and Knowledge: Must be skilled in Microsoft Programs (Word, Excel, Power Point) and Internet with willingness to learn other systems and applications and comfortable with self-learning. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, excellent interpersonal skills. Ability to communicate effectively with students, facilitators, counselors and school administration. Ability to teach within a Learning Management System (LMS) to deliver high quality instruction Preferred Qualifications: Knowledge of K-12 public schools Background Investigation Statement: Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made. Equal Employment Opportunity: The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment or volunteer status without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, genetic or family medical history information, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases. Follow the link below to find out more. "EEO is the Law" Poster
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