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Gifted and Talented Teacher - eLearning Blended Virtual Program (External Candidates Only) (96110703X205BE211E)

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TitleGifted and Talented Teacher - eLearning Blended Virtual Program (External Candidates Only)
Posting ID96110703X205BE211E
Description

GIFTED AND TALENTED RESOURCE TEACHER 

Additional information about the Blended Virtual Program can be found on our web site.

 

 

3 references are required, one must be your current principal.

 

Internal candidates will be given first consideration.

 

The gifted and talented resource teacher is to assume a leadership role within the school to ensure that curriculum and strategies are appropriately differentiated, enriched and/or accelerated in order for identified gifted and talented learners to show cognitive and affective growth.

 

DUTIES AND

RESPONSIBILITIES

INCLUDE

 

These items are intended only as examples of the various types of job duties to be performed.   The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is a similar, related, or logical assignment to the position.

       Assumes responsibility for overall coordination and facilitation of the gifted and talented education program with professional responsibilities to the overall school curriculum.

       Advocates for all highly capable students, acting as interpreter of individual student needs to parents, teachers and administrators on an on-going basis.

       Provides direct and/or indirect (consultative) differentiated services to identified gifted and talented students through individual or small group instruction and/or as a co-teacher within the regular classroom setting.

       Assists classroom teachers with differentiating the curriculum for gifted and talented students as appropriate, providing specific recommendations for effective strategies for individual students.

       Documents and maintains ongoing student records necessary for program maintenance.

       Conducts in-service programs for staff members as needed.

       Communicates effectively with educators, parents, and community groups.

       Identifies human and material resources appropriate for use with highly capable students.

       Makes provisions for differentiated curricular activities, materials, and resources for students by processing and maintaining resource materials, following established school procedures.

       Models life-long learning by being actively engaged in the study of current practices and trends for gifted education.

       Other responsibilities which contribute to effective implementation of the gifted program.

       Performs other work-related duties as assigned.

 

 

REQUIREMENTS

 

    Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.

    Hold or be eligible for an Advanced Professional Certificate from the Maryland State Department of Education in appropriate grade/content area. Certificate in Gifted and Talented Specialist preferred.

    Five years of successful teaching experience.

    Knowledge of the affective and developmental characteristics of gifted and talented learners and experience with differentiation of content to support the needs of gifted and talented students.

    Collaboration and communication skills to support effective co-teaching, co-planning, and training of faculty and staff.

 

 

HOW TO APPLY

 

Employment applications are accepted online only. To access the application, visit the Current Job Openings section of the HCPS website at www.hcps.org. If you have questions or require assistance to complete the online employment application, contact the Human Resources Office at 410-588-5238.

 

 

DEADLINE

 

Online employment applications will be accepted until filled.

The Harford County Public School System (HCPS) does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, genetic information, or disability in matters affecting employment or in providing access to programs to employees.  Inquiries related to the non-discrimination policy of the Board of Education of Harford County should be directed to the Supervisor of Equity and Cultural Proficiency, 410-809-6065.

 

This document is available in alternative form upon request. To request disability-related reasonable accommodations, please notify a staff member in the Human Resources Office at the time you are contacted for an interview.

 

AFFIRMING EQUAL EMPLOYMENT IN PRINCIPLE AND PRACTICE

 

Shift TypeFull-Time
Salary RangePer Year
LocationSwan Creek School

Applications Accepted

Start Date03/31/2021
End Date05/01/2022