Elementary Teacher of Gifted Learners (TOGL) 26-27 - RES
About The Position
This is an anticipated contract position for a Teacher of Gifted Learners (TOGL) at Radnor Elementary School for the 2026-2027 school year. The role requires a PA Instructional certificate in Elementary Education and involves working with gifted and advanced students. Key responsibilities include identifying gifted students, coordinating their programming, serving as a resource for classroom teachers, developing individualized curricula, and ensuring appropriate educational experiences. The teacher will also be responsible for creating a challenging environment, designing instructional modifications, preparing annual educational plans, providing specialized instruction, and communicating with parents and the community regarding gifted programs. A strong commitment to gifted education and the ability to collaborate with other teachers are essential.
Requirements
- PA Instructional certificate in Elementary Education, required
- Experience working with gifted and advanced students
- Knowledge of the characteristics of gifted learners
- Knowledge of Chapter16 regulations
- Knowledge of curriculum and instructional practices for gifted students
- Strong commitment to gifted education and meeting the needs of gifted students
- Ability to collaborate with teachers to create a challenging and exciting atmosphere in the regular classroom
- Ability to differentiate curriculum and instructional materials to meet the needs of gifted and advanced learners
- Ability to use technology for analyzing data, productivity, and communication
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree in education or gifted education, preferred
- Coursework and experience in gifted education preferred
- Experience with elementary Math curriculum, preferred
Responsibilities
- Stay current in PA Chapter 16 legislation, case law, and gifted education curricular, instructional, and assessment issues
- Assist building principals, teachers, and the Office of Student Services in identification of gifted students
- Coordinate and assist in completing the gifted identification referral process to determine students eligible for gifted programming
- Serve as a coach and resource person for the classroom teachers, providing materials, methods, and strategies to ensure appropriate educational experiences for the gifted student in the regular classroom
- Develop and implement a flexible, individualized, enriching curriculum appropriate to meeting the individual gifted pupil’s needs and nurturing group interaction
- Create an environment in which the gifted learner can use their strengths, explore their personal and interpersonal development, risk new areas of thought and action and feel challenged
- Designing and/or selecting appropriate instructional modifications for gifted and advanced students and coordinating these activities with other teachers as appropriate
- Prepare, implement, and evaluate an annual educational plan for gifted students based on individually assessed needs in accordance with district procedures, and Chapter16 regulations
- Provide specialized instruction to individual and small groups of gifted students
- Provide information to community groups, and parents concerning gifted programs as requested or needed and as approved by the immediate supervisor
- Provide ongoing and regular communication with building principals, teachers, and parents regarding classroom activities and student progress and attend open houses and other parent meetings regarding gifted children
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
