May 23, 2023

A N T I C I P A T E D  V A C A N C Y

The following contract position may be available for 2023-24 school year:

Full-time Elementary (1.0) TEACHER OF GIFTED LEARNERS

Ithan Elementary School

Qualifications:

• PA Instructional certificate in Elementary Education, required
• Master’s degree in education or gifted education, preferred
• 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
• 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.

Deadline: Open Until Filled

 Click on the following link for information pertaining to the RTEA contract (Radnor Township Education Association -Teacher contract):   

https://resources.finalsite.net/images/v1631627204/radnorcom/oajogeeqa1yhdz6xaxms/RTEA_ Agreement_9-1-18_through_8-31-23.pdf

Click on the following link for information regarding benefits.  Select RTEA, under Premium Information:    

https://www.rtsd.org/people/departments/human-resources/benefits

All applicants must complete our online application. External applicants must attach the following documents:

·         Letter of interest

·         Resume

·         Certificate

·         3 letters of recommendation

·         Transcripts – school issued – undergrad and grad; not from a college or university website

·         Current (less than one year old) clearances: Child Abuse, PA State Policy Criminal History, FBI Fingerprint Record

 NOTE: A limited number of files can be attached. You may need to group some documents and scan them as a single file.

Suggested groupings:

·         Clearances  (must be less than one year old)

·         Transcripts

·         Letters of recommendation

Additional Requirements:

·         Completion of PDE required training (on-line training courses)

·         Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation

·         May be required to lift up to 40 lbs.

Additional documents that are required for employment but are not required in order to apply:

·         Completion of PA Act 168 Disclosure Release Form(s) – successful candidates will receive electronic notification