Thank you for your interest in the Saturday Gifted Studies Program conducted by The Frances A.
Karnes Center for Gifted Studies.
The Center is home to a variety of short-term student programs.
These programs meet the academic and social needs of gifted and high-ability students as young as three-years-old through rising seniors in high school.
While this application is for the Saturday Gifted Studies Program, our Teaching staff may be selected for one of five programs for students, based on the type of teaching credential, ability to work with various age groups, and fit for each program.
Experience working with gifted and high-ability learners is helpful.
Current Teachers of the Gifted, Graduate Students, and University Faculty seeking additional weekend and summer employment are encouraged to apply.
Day Programs include the Saturday Gifted Studies, Young Gifted Students Program, and the Summer In the Middle Program.
Residential Programs include the Leadership Studies, Summer Gifted Studies, and Summer Program for Academically and Artistically Talented Youth.
Information regarding all of these programs may be found at www.
usm.
edu/gifted.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
Teachers:
Prepare a unit plan and daily lesson plans appropriate for the program in which you will be teaching to include a detailed materials request form.
Instruction and supervision of children of various ages (according to program guidelines) during class, transitions from class to recreational activities, and meal times.
Attend all training for and adhere to all policies related to student supervision: FERPA and Minors on Campus Policies, and any others deemed necessary.
Attend daily debriefing meetings with Center and Program Directors as well as communicate needs effectively to counseling staff when appropriate.
Provide appropriate feedback for students and parents according to established Center policies.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Teachers:
Valid teaching license, university level credentials in your subject area, or other equivalent evidence of teaching ability.
Clear Background Check.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Teachers must be able to work within the program schedule (classes are intensive and therefore are all-day, every day for the duration of the program - NOT a university schedule).
All applicants are required to have knowledge of the Remind app to communicate with program supervisors and other staff (training will be provided on use of the app if necessary).
Preferred Qualifications
Teachers:
· Previous experience working with gifted and high-ability students.
· Graduate degree emphasizing gifted education.
About The University of Southern Mississippi
The University of Southern Mississippi (USM) is a comprehensive public research institution delivering transformative programs on campuses in Hattiesburg and Long Beach, at teaching and research sites across the Mississippi Gulf Coast, as well as online.
Founded in 1910, USM is one of only 131 universities in the nation to earn the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education's "R1: Doctoral Universities - Very high research activity" designation, and its robust research enterprise includes experts in ocean science and engineering, polymer science and engineering, and large event venue safety and security, among others.
USM is also one of only 37 institutions in the nation accredited in theatre, art and design, dance and music.
As an economic driver, USM generates an annual economic impact of more than $600 million across the state.
USM welcomes a diverse student body of more than 14,000, representing 71 countries, all 50 states, and every county in Mississippi.
USM students have collected four Truman Scholarships and 37 National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowships, while also leading Mississippi with 27 Goldwater Scholarships, an honor that recognizes the next generation of great research scientists.
Home to the Golden Eagles, USM competes in 17 Division I sports sponsored by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA).
For more information, visit www.
usm.
edu.
As an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer/Americans with Disabilities Act institution, The University of Southern Mississippi encourages minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities to apply.
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