2026-2027 Gifted Resource Teacher

Montgomery County VA School District • Christiansburg, VA

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About The Position

GIFTED RESOURCE TEACHER School Year 2026-2027 Assignments and Locations to be determined Montgomery County Public Schools in Virginia is now accepting applications for gifted resource teaching positions that may become available within our division for the 2026 – 2027 school year. Please note this is a "continuous recruit posting" to build an applicant pool for all schools. As positions become available, all qualified applicants with complete application files will be considered. Should a specific location/job be posted, you may also be required to apply to that posting. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: The Gifted Resource teacher serves students throughout the division and coordinates the identification and placement of gifted students; provides support for the classroom teacher in development and delivery of differentiated curriculum; and works directly with gifted students. The Gifted Resource teacher uses a collaborative model in working with the principals and teachers to provide services to the students and is a member of a cadre of teachers who conduct staff development sessions on gifted identification, curriculum, and instruction at the school and division levels.

Requirements

• Hold or be eligible for a Virginia Teacher’s License with an endorsement in elementary or secondary education
• Have a minimum of five (5) years of successful teaching experience working with gifted and high-ability students
• Develop and implement effective lesson plans and curriculum materials
• Possess ability to effectively assess student learning and use results to plan and implement appropriate instruction
• Integrate technology into classroom instruction to enhance learning
• Utilize Google Drive for instructional purposes, collaboration, and managing coursework
• Create and maintain an inclusive, supportive learning environment that respects the diverse backgrounds and needs of all students
• Communicate effectively with strong written, verbal, presentation, and interpersonal skills
• Engage and collaborate effectively with parents and families
• Collaborate with other teachers and contribute to a positive team environment
• Demonstrate dependability, punctuality, and reliability in fulfilling responsibilities

Nice To Haves

• Hold a master’s degree in Education
• Possess an endorsement in gifted education

Responsibilities

• Serves students throughout the division
• Coordinates the identification and placement of gifted students
• Provides support for the classroom teacher in development and delivery of differentiated curriculum
• Works directly with gifted students
• Uses a collaborative model in working with the principals and teachers to provide services to the students
• Conducts staff development sessions on gifted identification, curriculum, and instruction at the school and division levels

Benefits

• Anthem Medical Plans - Multiple options available for comprehensive medical and prescription coverage
• Ameritas Vision Plan - Coverage includes eye exams, lenses, frames, and contact lenses
• Delta Dental Plan - FREE Delta Dental coverage for employees, spouses, and families
• Carilion EAP - FREE Confidential Employee Assistance Program providing support for mental health, legal, financial concerns, and crisis support available to employees and their families
• Generous Employee Leave Benefits - MCPS offers leave benefits for PT and FT employees, including paid sick leave, personal leave, funeral leave, and annual leave. Employees can also join a sick leave bank for extended medical absences, and earn wellness leave.
• Virginia Retirement System (VRS) - Full-time employees are eligible for the VRS and enrolled in Group Life Insurance at no cost. MCPS contributes a certain percentage to your individual retirement account.
• Employee Sick Leave Bank - Employees earning sick leave may elect to join our Sick Leave Bank which allows employees to access days in the event of a catastrophic or long term illness when the employee has exhausted all other leave available.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees