LTS Teacher of Gifted Learners 26-27

Radnor Township School District • Radnor, PA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The following long-term substitute position may be available for the 1st semester of the 26-27 SY: LTS TEACHER OF GIFTED LEARNERS Radnor Elementary School.

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 K-6 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

Benefits

• Information pertaining to the RTEA contract (Radnor Township Education Association -Teacher contract)
• Information regarding benefits. Select RTEA, under Premium Information

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level