Teacher - Gifted

Gifted Teacher Position

Downingtown Area School District is excited to announce an opening for a certified Gifted teacher for the  school year. This position is for a full-time, permanent contract and is located at Uwchlan Hills Elementary.

At DASD, we are committed to sharing values of diversity and inclusion in order to achieve and sustain excellence in education. As a diverse district, we continually seek ways to strengthen our educational environment. We believe that we can best promote excellence by recruiting and retaining a diverse group of staff who bring various backgrounds and perspectives. Our ability to create and maintain a climate of respect is critical to attaining the best teaching and learning environment.

At Downingtown Area School District we value our employees. We seek to hire new staff who:

• Communicate openly to build relationships and trust
• Partner with team members to see the TEAM succeed
• Demonstrate a growth mindset and seek ongoing opportunities for growth
• Embrace and support a safe and inclusive environment
• Eagerly and enthusiastically support student learning
• Strive to be kind and reflective
• Focus on the solution and put people first
• Lead by example!

If you want to be part of our "Downingtown Proud" team - please apply! Help us with our mission to educate all students to meet the rigorous challenges of a global society.

Job Summary:

To present clear, high quality, flexible, and appropriate enrichment of content knowledge to students through planning and preparation, in a safe and supportive classroom environment, by providing ongoing communication and engaging instructional delivery.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Provides instruction and support to gifted education students in accordance with their gifted individualized education program (GIEP).
• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials to address students' individual needs.
• Works cooperatively with district staff, including regular education teachers to coordinate student's program and provide appropriate level of support.
• Coordinates services for students on caseload by being the case manager and preparing all essential documents and other documents, adhering to timelines.
• Collects and effectively communicates data and provides ongoing progress monitoring for students on their caseload.
• Participates actively as part of the Multidisciplinary team and facilitates GIEP meetings.
• Provides staff development to professional staff and support staff on particular needs of students on caseload.
• Attends scheduled Gifted Education Department meetings and professional development.
• Adheres to district policies and procedures.
• Adheres to professional, ethical, and legal standards.

Qualifications:

• Candidate must be a graduate of an accredited college or university and hold a proper Pennsylvania certification for the position.
• The employee in this position could be required as part of his or her duties to engage in activities that can be charged to a Medical Assistance or other state or federal healthcare program. Clearance as provider under such programs by both the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the federal government is therefore an essential qualification for this position.
• Possesses a positive attitude toward the teaching profession, service to the district, and importance and purpose of the education program.
• Proficiency in use of technology for individual or group demonstration or communication.
• Must be able to flex and vary hours to accommodate needs of students, parents, and other teachers.
• Possesses effective interpersonal skills with the ability to interface diplomatically with teachers, administrators, parents, students, and outside organizations.
• Exhibits excellent classroom management skills.
• Demonstrates effective communication skills to provide accurate information to others and to obtain, give, and follow directions.
• Demonstrates ability to provide good judgment, planning, and human relations skills, as well as be required to work under periods of stress due to the level of the position responsibility.
• Must successfully complete and maintain compliance with all federal and state background and criminal record check requirements

Salary  School Year:
Placement upon salary scale is dependent upon education and years of teaching service. Please click on the link to the DAEA Agreement -  and refer to Appendix B for the  Salary Schedule.

Schedule:

7.5 hours per day based upon district-approved calendar Up to 191 days per year, plus up to 3 days of orientation for professional employees during first year of employment.