Advanced Academics Teacher; Gifted SY - General Pool

Alexandria City Pub Sch Dist ACPS
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Job : 5479174

Final date to receive applications: Dec 18, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Re-Posted: Oct 07, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Oct 26, 2026

Job Description:

The Advanced Academics Teacher, (Formerly known as the Talented & Gifted Teacher) facilitates student success in academic and interpersonal skills by implementing district approved curriculum; documenting teaching and student progress/activities/outcomes; addressing specific educational needs of students' providing a safe and optimal learning environment; and providing feedback to students, parents, and administration regarding student progress, expectations, goals, etc. This is a Licensed 10-month, 195 day Teacher position, reporting to the Advanced Academics Director.

One (1) Vacancy with the Central Office Talented & Gifted Programs Team as an Intermitent AA Teacher

Qualifications:

• Education:A Bachelor’s Degree from an Accredited College or University in a Related Field Required, Master's Degree Preferred.
• Certificates & Licenses: A Valid Virginia Department of Education Teaching Collegiate, or Post Graduate License, with the VDOE-issued add-on endorsement of Gifted Education, or enrollment into an Advanced Academics program within 90 days of the start date. Please note the endorsement of Gifted Education is not a stand alone endorsement, and it is preferred that the candidate currently holds the Elementary Education PreK-6 or Middle School Subject based endorsement.

Essential Functions:

• Assists with the administration of special TAG programs for screening, referral, identification, and placement of TAG students in cooperation with the school and TAG office
• Adapts classroom work for the purpose of providing students with instructional materials that address individualized learning plans within established lesson plans.
• Administers developmental testing programs and/or subject-specific assessments, etc. for the purpose of assessing student competency levels and/or developing individual learning plans.
• Advises parents and/or legal guardians of student progress for the purpose of communicating expectations; student achievements; developing methods for improvement and/or reinforcing classroom goals in the home environment.
• Assesses student progress towards objectives, expectations, and/or goals for the purpose of providing feedback to students, parents, and administration.
• Collaborates with instructional staff, other school personnel, parents, and a variety of community resources for the purpose of improving the overall quality of student outcomes, achieving established classroom objectives in support of the school improvement plan.
• Counsels students for the purpose of improving performance, health status, problem-solving techniques, and a variety of personal issues.
• Demonstrates methods required to perform classroom and/or subject-specific assignments for the purpose of providing an effective program that addresses individual student requirements.
• Directs assistant teachers, student teachers, instructional assistants, volunteers, and/or student workers for the purpose of providing an effective classroom program and addressing the needs of individual students.
• Facilitates student learning for the purpose of achieving success in academic, interpersonal, and daily living skills through a defined lesson plan.
• Manages student behavior for the purpose of providing a safe and optimal learning environment. Models conversation, manners, clean-up activities, listening skills, etc. for the purpose of…