What are the responsibilities and job description for the 2025-2026 Three Gifted and Talented Elementary Teachers position at Ridgewood Public Schools?
Position Type
Elementary School Teaching
Date Posted
4/21/2025
Location:
Multiple Schools
Date Available
08/27/2025
Closing Date
05/11/2025
Position: Three (3) Gifted and Talented Elementary Teachers - Across Six (6) Ridgewood Elementary Schools
Position Summary: A Gifted and Talented teacher provides direct instruction and enrichment to identified gifted and high-ability students and provides metacognitive enrichment to all students.
Qualifications
Working Conditions: 10 month, full-time, tenure track position, salary as per negotiated contract with benefits
Selection Procedure: Interview and demonstration lesson
Application Procedure: To apply for this position, please visit http://www.ridgewood.k12.nj.us/ and click on the JOB OPPORTUNITIES link to complete the application process. Please do not mail, email, or bring a resume to the district HR office or to any school. Unsolicited paper documents will be discarded.
The Ridgewood Public School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome and encourage diverse applicants.
Elementary School Teaching
Date Posted
4/21/2025
Location:
Multiple Schools
Date Available
08/27/2025
Closing Date
05/11/2025
Position: Three (3) Gifted and Talented Elementary Teachers - Across Six (6) Ridgewood Elementary Schools
Position Summary: A Gifted and Talented teacher provides direct instruction and enrichment to identified gifted and high-ability students and provides metacognitive enrichment to all students.
Qualifications
- Valid New Jersey instructional certificate with appropriate endorsements
- Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree in education or a related field preferred
- Demonstrated experience in curriculum differentiation, enrichment strategies, or gifted education
- Knowledge of best practices in gifted education, including identification methods, social-emotional needs and adbance instructional strategies
- Ability to work collaboratively with classroom teachers, administrators and families
- Effective communication, problem-solving and organization skills
- Instructional Services - deliver instructional services to students identified for gifted and talented programming using research-based methods and design and implement enrichment and extension activities that promote critical thinking, problem-solving and creativity
- Collaboration and Support - collaborate with general education teachers to support the differentiation of classroom instruction and serve as a resource to staff and parents regarding the characteristics and needs of gifted learners
- Program Planning and Implementation - Assist in the indentification of studens for gifted programming in accordance with district policy and state regulations and maintain accurate records and documentation for identified students
- Professional Responsibilities - Participate in professional organizations devoted to the developments of cognitive ability and the needs of gifted learners and communicate with families regarding student progress and program opportunities
Working Conditions: 10 month, full-time, tenure track position, salary as per negotiated contract with benefits
Selection Procedure: Interview and demonstration lesson
Application Procedure: To apply for this position, please visit http://www.ridgewood.k12.nj.us/ and click on the JOB OPPORTUNITIES link to complete the application process. Please do not mail, email, or bring a resume to the district HR office or to any school. Unsolicited paper documents will be discarded.
The Ridgewood Public School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome and encourage diverse applicants.
