Third Grade Gifted Teacher (GO Center)

Lynchburg City Schools • Lynchburg, VA

9d

About The Position

To develop and implement an educational program that effectively provides gifted services to eligible students.

Requirements

• Candidate must possess or be eligible for a Virginia teacher's license with an elementary endorsement.
• Must possess characteristics necessary for working effectively with students, parents, and staff.

Nice To Haves

• Preference is given to applicants with a gifted endorsement.
• If an applicant is hired for the position and does not possess the endorsement, it must be obtained within two years of employment.

Responsibilities

• Provides a student-centered learning environment that empowers every student to excel academically, develop strong social/emotional skills, and work productively as an individual and as a team.
• Collaborates with colleagues within the school and the division, to enhance professional growth and further develop teaching/learning strategies that lead to successful outcomes for all students.
• Commits to contributing to and functioning as a Professional Learning Community, dedicated to creating common formative assessments, analyzing individual student data, and implementing evidence-based intervention and enrichment strategies to meet the diverse needs of the students.
• Displays a strong knowledge of all content areas and the ability to effectively engage all students in mastering the Standards of Learning.
• Demonstrates a strong understanding of the characteristics of students identified as gifted and implements strategies to support each student’s continuous academic, social, and emotional growth.
• Develops a strong partnership between school and home, with proactive communication and a solution-focused mindset.
• Maintains a focus on equity and inclusiveness.
• Demonstrates long-range planning and knowledge of each subject area.
• Completes daily written lesson plans that fulfill learning objectives consistent with LCS' curricula and SOL and which enrich the curriculum provided by the classroom teacher.
• Plans for individual student differences.
• Works to achieve division/school/department objectives.
• Utilizes a variety of teaching methods.
• Utilizes various forms of technology and hands-on opportunities.
• Provides opportunities for student responses and gives appropriate feedback to students.
• Supports school-wide activities.
• Utilizes effective motivational strategies.
• Demonstrates respect, consideration and courtesy.
• Cooperates with other teachers to exchange ideas.
• Accepts and/or professionally offers constructive suggestions.
• Maintains a learning environment that contributes to a positive school climate.
• Provides opportunities for success for all students.
• Maintains accurate records measuring student achievement.
• Presents data/artifacts demonstrating student growth.
• Analyzes test scores to establish and revise academic goals to provide instruction at the appropriate level.
• Adheres to board and school policies.
• Maintains professionalism during stressful situations.
• Communicate with parents, students, staff, and community professionally.
• Maintains confidentiality.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed