Elementary Teacher of Gifted Learners (TOGL) 26-27 - WES

April 16, 2026

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 the 26-27 SY:

 TEACHER OF GIFTED LEARNERS (1.0)

Wayne 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 elementary 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.

All applicants who are interested in filling this position must apply online at www.rtsd.org. Scroll to bottom of Homepage and click on “Employment.” Current district employees, please be sure to click the “Sign-In/Register” link at the top of the page, before logging in.

Deadline: 05/01/2026

Click on the following link for information pertaining to the RTEA contract (Radnor Township Education Association -Teacher contract): https://resources.finalsite.net/images/v1688570296/radnorcom/kt6rof1owpse51hupe0v/RTEAAgreement9-1-23through8-31-28.pdf

Click on the following link for information regarding benefits. Select RTEA, under Premium Information: https://www.rtsd.org/people/departments/human-resources/benefits