Gifted Resource Teacher - School Year
Henrico County Virginia - Henrico, VA
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General Statement of Duties This generic posting is created to generate an applicant pool for Elementary (K-5) Gifted Resource Teacher positions for the 2026-2027 school year. School-specific Teacher vacancy postings will be posted later. Ability to plan, organize and deliver instruction to meet individual and group needs utilizing state guidelines and division curriculum. Exhibits considerable knowledge of learning theory and best practices. Acts in the best interests of students and models appropriate behaviors in all professional interactions. Essential Duties Provide instruction to high potential and identified gifted students through lessons and units developed around gifted program goals including: critical and creative thinking, problem-solving, inquiry and research, communication, collaboration, leadership, global citizenship, and self-awareness. Design and deliver response lessons and whole class lessons to spark critical and creative thinking in all students in all classrooms. Provide resource support to teachers of advanced students through planning, modeling, and co-teaching differentiated lessons and engaging activities. Plan, model, and co-teach differentiated instruction in cluster- grouped classrooms and support staff in the implementation of the cluster group model. Coordinate and implement the gifted identification process with administrators, principals, school counselors, teachers, parent/guardian(s), and students as outlined in the Gifted Identification Procedure Manual. Plan daily instruction for all students, demonstrating knowledge of subject matter and using state Standards of Learning and the curriculum of the district Use current school and division data to plan instruction Develop formative and summative assessments, using multiple tools to assess student learning on an ongoing basis, and tailor instruction to meet group and individual needs Maintain order within the classroom and school with proactive classroom management and a well-organized learning environment Maintain records of student performance and attendance, and communicate this effectively with students and their parent/guardian(s) Select and use a variety of instructional materials to stimulate learning and meet the needs of all students Support academic extension and academic activities at assigned schools Communicate and coordinate instruction with other staff (special ed, gifted, remediation staff, volunteers, etc.) relative to student learning Support students in their social and emotional learning and educate staff about the unique SEL needs of advanced and gifted students Deliver professional development focused on equity, cultural competence, and talent development to effectively support and nurture the diverse talents of all gifted students Maintain professional manner when interacting with students, parent/guardian(s), staff, community agencies and colleagues Incorporate and model appropriate use of technology to support instruction and student learning Develop curricular resources supporting instruction for advanced classes in grades K-5 Plan and implement professional development activities in grades K-5 Performs other duties as assigned Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree with emphasis in an educational subject area. A valid professional teaching certificate is required with an endorsement in Gifted Education (OR agreement to enroll in Gifted endorsement courses). Additional Information Position is a 209-day position. Minimum annual starting salary: $57,925 Bachelors, $60,706 Masters, $ 63,620 Doctoral. The annual salary, stated in this posting, is based on the 2025-26 adopted fiscal plan. The annual salary for the 2026-27 school year will be determined in the Spring when the Henrico School Board approves and adopts the 2026-27 fiscal plan. How To Apply To be considered for the listed vacancy, you must submit a complete online application to include: Resume, Copy of your VA or out-of-state teaching license, Official or unofficial transcripts, Copies of your Praxis scores (if available) If you are unable to upload the documents, you may mail, fax, or hand-deliver the requested documents to: Henrico County Public Schools 3820 Nine Mile Road - Attn: Human Resources Henrico, VA 23223 Fax: (804) 652-3763 Henrico County Public Schools provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Created: 2026-03-10