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Gifted and Talented Teacher
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Gifted and Talented Teacher
Mount Vernon City School District
District Wide - Mount Vernon, New York This job is also posted in Mount Vernon City School District
Job Details
Job ID:
5928533
Application Deadline:
Oct 30, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Re-Posted:
Yesterday
Starting Date:
Immediately
Job Description
Overview:
Gifted and talented teachers use researched based screeners and assessments to determine eligibility and needs of gifted and talented students. Gifted and Talented Teachers prepare and execute advanced and rigorous lessons and curriculum to enrich and enhance students' learning experience.
Prerequisites/Requirements:
Valid New York State Gifted Education Extension Certificate
Minimum of three years satisfactory classroom teaching experience.
Gifted and Talented Teaching Experience preferred
Special Knowledge and Skills:
Knowledge in the principles of Gifted and Talented Education
Knowledge of gifted assessments
Knowledge of strategies for gifted and talented instruction
Proficient in lesson planning and curriculum planning
Skillful in interpreting data
Prepare lessons with a variety of instructional techniques and technology that meet the needs of Gifted and Talented students
Travel as required to meet program requirements
Participate in Gifted and Talented Professional Learning Community
Maintain student records
Effectively communicate with parents
Strong organization, communication, and interpersonal skills
Reports to:
Director of Gifted and Talented
Building Principal
Position Type:
Full-Time
Job Requirements
Citizenship, residency or work visa required
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What they do
An English or Language Arts Teacher teaches English in elementary to secondary schools. Focuses on English, writing, composition, literature, and critical analysis. In elementary school, language arts classes focus on basic reading, writing and linguistic / communication skills. In middle school, the English curriculum evolves and expands to include more complicated reading comprehension, such as fiction, poetry and essays. In teaching high school, the focus relies on developing analytical skills.
$71,739 / year median in New York
+9% projected growth