The Perkiomen Valley School District is seeking a dynamic, student-centered educator to serve as a Gifted Teacher at Middle School East, effective immediately. This position delivers both push-in and pull-out support to learners with diverse gifted profiles, inclduding students identified as twice-exceptional (2e). The successful candidate will demonstrate a passion for meeting the needs of gifted learners, foster meaningful student engagement, and collaborate with staff to provide enriching learning experiences that support students’ academic and social-emotional growth.
Certification and/or Licensure Requirements
This position requires Pennsylvania certification applicable to the Middle Level.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Demonstrated knowledge of middle level learners and effective instructional practices.
- Strong background in literacy instruction, with demonstrated skill in Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and advanced differentiation strategies.
- Strong communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.
- Knowledge of the academic, social, and emotional characteristics and needs of gifted learners, including twice-exceptional (2e) learners.
- Ability to develop and implement differentiated enrichment opportunities aligned to student needs, including both push-in and pull-out service models.
- Knowledge of gifted screening, identification, GIEP writing, and compliance requirements, including facilitation of GIEP meetings.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with classroom teachers, administrators, families, and support staff.
- Strong organizational skills, including the ability to manage schedules and compliance documentation.
- Ability to integrate technology, creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving experiences into instruction.
- Commitment to fostering a culturally responsive and student-centered learning environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with co-teaching models
- Strong background in literacy instruction
- Experience with gifted cluster grouping models
- Experience wiht honors or accelerated ELA curriculum
- Experience using progress-monitoring data to inform enrichment and service decisions
Compensation
The starting salary will be determined as outlined in the Perkiomen Valley Education Association Agreement.