<p>Gifted and Talented Teacher</p> <p>About Us:</p> <p>Global Village Academy is an innovative charter school. Students learn core content through language immersion in their choice of French, Spanish or Mandarin Chinese. GVA is truly a "global village." Our immersion teachers come from all over the world, each bringing their unique culture and language into the classroom. United by a common core, students are challenged to become world class thinkers, capable of engaging ideas using multiple languages and cross-cultural perspectives, through an internationally benchmarked curriculum spanning each language village.</p> <p>Summary:</p> <p>As a Gifted and Talented Teacher at Global Village Academy, you will design and implement differentiated instructional programs to meet the academic and social-emotional needs of gifted and high-potential students. You will collaborate with colleagues, families, and administrators to foster an engaging learning environment that challenges students to think critically, solve problems creatively, and reach their full potential..</p> <p>Essential Duties and Responsibilities:</p> <p>Instruction and Curriculum Development</p> <ul> <li>Plan, deliver, and assess rigorous, differentiated instruction aligned with the needs of gifted learners. </li><li>Develop and implement curriculum and lesson plans that promote critical thinking, creativity, and intellectual risk-taking. </li><li>Use a variety of instructional strategies and resources to support diverse learning styles and abilities. </li><li>Integrate formal and informal assessments to guide instructional planning and monitor student growth. </li><li>Foster student engagement through meaningful, hands-on, and inquiry-based learning experiences. </li></ul> <p>Student Support and Classroom Management</p> <ul> <li>Create a positive, inclusive, and safe learning environment that supports the social-emotional development of gifted learners. </li><li>Teach and reinforce problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills. </li><li>Monitor and support student behavior in accordance with school policies and expectations. </li><li>Provide timely, constructive feedback to students to support continued growth and achievement. </li></ul> <p>Collaboration and Communication</p> <ul> <li>Collaborate with classroom teachers, specialists, and school leadership to coordinate services and support for gifted students. </li><li>Communicate regularly with parents/guardians regarding student progress, goals, and support strategies. </li><li>Serve as a resource for staff and families regarding best practices in gifted education. </li><li>Attend and participate in school-based meetings, professional development, and required training. </li></ul> <p>Professional Responsibilities</p> <ul> <li>Demonstrate professionalism, integrity, and a commitment to ongoing personal and professional growth. </li><li>Maintain accurate and up-to-date records, including attendance, assessment data, behavioral documentation, and family communication. </li><li>Uphold student and family confidentiality at all times. </li><li>Participate in school events, including occasional evening activities. </li><li>Perform other job-related duties as assigned by the administration. </li></ul> <p>Minimum Requirements:</p> <ul> <li>Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university. </li><li>Valid Colorado Department of Education teaching license preferred. </li><li>Endorsement in Gifted Education or willingness to obtain within a specified timeframe. </li><li>Successful completion of PLACE or PRAXIS exam preferred. </li><li>Experience working with gifted and high-achieving students is strongly preferred. </li></ul> <p>Work Environment</p> <ul> <li>School-based setting with regular interaction with students, staff, and families. </li><li>Occasional evening meetings and events may be required. </li></ul> <p>Please note this description is not intended, and should not be construed, to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Regular attendance is required for this position.</p> <p>Global Village Academy shall not discriminate in its employment or hiring practices on the basis of race, color, sex, age, religion, creed, citizenship, national origin, ancestry, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, or any other characteristic prohibited by law. GVA is committed to cultural diversity among school personnel as a means of enriching the educational experience. GVA shall identify, solicit, and consider applicants for employment from a broad spectrum of qualified individuals who will contribute to that effort.</p> <p>RELOCATION NOT PROVIDED FOR THIS POSITION.</p>