What are the responsibilities and job description for the Classroom Teacher - Gifted and Talented position at rsu21?
As a Classroom Teacher for gifted and talented students, you will have an opportunity to serve as a dynamic leader, effective educator, and inspirational and impactful influence within your classroom. You will be expected to deliver measurable results through high-quality and intentional instructional planning, flexible and rigorous curriculum design, and curriculum delivery to improve student outcomes and transform students’ lives. As a Gifted and Talented Classroom Teacher you will:
- Plan instruction using approved curriculum, high-impact instructional strategies, subject matter expertise, and up-to-date data to meet the needs of all students
- Establish expectations, routines, and procedures to provide a respectful, safe, positive, student-centered environment that maximizes opportunities for student learning
- Engage students in learning by using a variety of instructional strategies to meet individual learning goals and needs
- Set ambitious goals; gather, analyze, and use relevant data to measure student progress, guide instructional planning and delivery, and provide timely feedback to students, parents, and stakeholders
- Collaborate with colleagues to contribute to overall district effectiveness; and engage in professional reflection and growth that results in improved instructional practice and student learning
- Serve as a leader in our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) at the district, school, classroom and curriculum levels
- View leadership, professionalism, and effective communication as vital components of classroom teaching
Reports to: Director of Special Services and School Principals
Qualifications: Love what you do, and the opportunity this position presents — especially your ability to shape and drive a high-performing instructional climate and culture dedicated to improving student outcomes. We seek proven and high-potential educators with passion, high expectations for students, and a demonstrated track record of intentional, standards-based planning; rigorous, differentiated and high-impact lesson delivery; and the creation and maintenance of inclusive and high-performing instructional environments. Requirements include, above all, a belief that all students can and deserve to learn.
Additional requirements include: Bachelor’s degree or higher; valid Maine teaching certification or eligibility for endorsement required; Maine DOE Certification Endorsement - 690 Gifted & Talented required, subject matter expertise; knowledge of effective teaching practices; comfort with standards-based curriculum; ability to design differentiated lessons that meet the educational needs of all students; and ability to work collaboratively with colleagues. Prior evidence of strong results on measures of student learning outcomes in relevant subjects strongly preferred. Our ideal candidate will be a strong instructional leader with both pedagogical knowledge and classroom experience, but we welcome candidates with a wide variety of backgrounds and years of experience. National Board Certification, a plus.