What are the responsibilities and job description for the GIFTED AND TALENTED TEACHER position at Regional School Unit 24?
- Organizing, implementing, and supporting extended curriculum and instructional strategies to meet the needs of our 3-12th grade gifted students;
- Coordinate the process to identify gifted and talented students including the review of student data and the testing of students;
- Develop and maintain records and reports as required;
- Create and monitor student individual learning plans;
- Plan and develop gifted programming using appropriate instructional/learning strategies, activities and materials that reflect the needs of gifted and talented students; Provide opportunities for students to develop innovative products and sophisticated performances that reflect individuality and creativity;
- Collaborate with classroom teachers to design and/or provide further academic challenge for identified students;
- Consult with parents, administrators, counselors, classroom teachers and other relevant professionals regarding gifted and talented students.
- Manage, utilize and supervise the CMSLC Maker Space
JobID: 622
Position Type:
High School Teaching
High School Teaching
Date Posted:
1/24/2025
1/24/2025
Location:
Sumner Sumner Middle and Sumner HIgh School
Sumner Sumner Middle and Sumner HIgh School
Regional School Unit #24 is located in beautiful Sullivan, Maine. Our flagship 6-12 facility, Charles M. Sumner Learning Campus, is located approximately 15 minutes east of Ellsworth, our county seat, and 40 miles east from Bangor. In addition, we are just a short drive to Bar Harbor and the beautiful Acadia National Park. Our district is currently home to approximately 800 students in grades Pre-K through 12. This position is based out of our 6-12 Learning Campus, while also serving our PK-5 district based schools.
Regional School Unit #24 is seeking a high-energy, reliable, honest, and collaborative colleague who is passionate about working with exceptional students. The RSU 24 Gifted and Talented Teacher works out of and manages our Maker Space featuring 3D Printers, a vinyl cutter, robotics equipment, a CNC machine, and much more! Experience building positive relationships with students and having the ability to collaborate and communicate effectively is essential. This position is responsible for:
This position requires demonstration of knowledge, understanding and application of appropriate teaching techniques to maximize gifted learners' growth, along with meeting the social-emotional needs of gifted students.
The successful candidate will hold a Maine Department of Education Teacher Certification #690 Gifted Talented, as well as a current MDOE Criminal History Records Check. Pay is based upon experience and level of education. Comprehensive benefit package which includes health, dental, and vision insurance, pension and 403(b) plans, flexible spending accounts for medical and daycare expenses, direct deposit, and much more. Questions about this position can be directed to Mrs. Shelly Schildroth (sschildroth@rsu24.org), District Director of Gifted and Talented Services or Mrs. Chris Alvarado (CAlvarado@rsu24.org), District Human Resources Director.
