SALEM COLLEGE
Master of Arts in Teaching
o Academic Standing – 3.94 GPA
o “Highly Qualified” License in Elementary Education, English 9-12,
and Academically Intellectually Gifted K-12
Davidson County Schools
AIG Specialist
o Advocates for gifted students, parents, regular education teachers, and administrators
o Implements district AIG plan
o Assists with planning, developing, coordinating and monitoring the school level AIG Program
o Works with principal in assigning AIG students to classes as needed
o Provides professional development in differentiation as appropriate
o Coordinates and administers the CogAT, ITBS, OLSAT Stanford and assessments following
all administration procedures
o Interprets norm referenced test results to administrators, teachers, parents and guardians
o Follows procedures for identification and service requirements
o Maintains confidential AIG records as required for compliance
o Participates in the implementation of initiatives to improve the education of students within
the school
o Contributes to assessment wall/data conversations and PLC’s using current student data.
o Evaluates and monitors the performance of students attending AIG classes
o Serves as a liaison between the AIG Program and school staff
o Maintains ongoing, frequent assistance to regular education teachers
o Analyzes, interprets, and assists staff in using test data.
o Coordinates AIG instructional resources to enhance student learning
o Assists students in developing critical-thinking, cooperative, leadership, and problem-solving
skills
o Communicates AIG instructional program and information to school staff, parents, and
and community members
o Conferences with professional staff and parents/guardians of AIG students as needed
o Consults with K-2 teachers as needed and facilitates identification process for potential
AIG candidates
o Attends district AIG professional development and monthly meetings with AIG Lead Teacher
o Keeps abreast of current research including 21st Century skills and knowledge to develop
expertise of reading and math
Davidson County Schools
EC Teacher Assistant
o Read and translate Braille into print
o Present subject matter to student, utilizing a variety of methods, techniques, and materials
o Plan, prepare, and develop various teaching aids
o Assist classroom teacher with implementation of student’s I.E.P and help maintain data
o Coordinate instructional efforts with classroom teacher
