DISTRICT CHAIRPERSON, GIFTED AND TALENTED #35752 (Current Employees Only)

POSITION:                  DISTRICT CHAIRPERSON, GIFTED AND TALENTED (Current Employees Only)

LOCATION:               District-Wide position for the 2026-2027 SY
                                  (May be filled as a Chair or Co-Chair)

REPORTS TO:            Supervisor of Unique Programs: Equity, Staff and Student Support

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must hold or be eligible for State of Delaware Certification in Gifted and Talented Content Area
• Master's Degree, preferred
• Three or more years successful Gifted and Talented teaching experience preferred
• Experience developing and delivering various professional development i.e., seminars, interactive work sessions, small group, and one on one coaching
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, school administrators and central office staff
• Knowledge of Gifted and Talented best practices in teaching and learning
• Knowledge of Gifted and Talented strategies to increase student engagement
• Knowledge of Gifted and Talented instructional differentiation strategies
• Demonstrated leadership abilities

SALARY:                                           CEA EPER Salary Scale 
MONTHS OF EMPLOYMENT:         July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027  

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:    Please apply online, upload a letter of interest, and resume to your completed application no later than June 14, 2026. Previous submissions will not automatically flow to this posting. In order to be considered for this position, you must apply specifically for the Job ID listed for this position.   

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Demonstrate commitment to the district vision and mission, by communicating and supporting the instructional focus
• Serve as a model of professionalism
• Collaborate with District Administrators and Instructional/Curriculum Coaches on planning and implementation of various District-wide Gifted and Talented curricular initiatives (K-12)
• Collaborate with Teaching and Learning Administrators to identify annual objectives for the Content area
• Plan and facilitate monthly meetings of Subject Area Teachers in the Content Area to communicate curricular issues and coordinate the implementation of annual objectives.
• Meetings with Teachers must cover district initiatives as they relate to content area:
  • Review and analyze District achievement data and identify key strengths and potential opportunities to improve instruction with the implementation of Gifted and Talented
  • Identify professional development needs for Gifted and Talented teachers and leaders
  • Gather feedback and provide timely input in the review and revision of Gifted and Talented curriculum materials, pacing guides, and instructional materials
  • Coordinate the ordering of Gifted and Talented instructional materials and training for Gifted and Talented teachers and leaders district- wide
  • Ensure that teachers are aware of Gifted and Talented changes/revisions, and know how to access that information and other instructional materials
• Serve as a member of the Gifted and Talented Core Team
• Serve as a resource for Gifted and Talented teachers who need assistance
• Serve as a resource for new Gifted and Talented teachers who need assistance
• Other duties specific to Gifted and Talented

 The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee in this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of a person in this position

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Employment is Conditional Upon Receipt of an An Acceptable Criminal Background Report and a Child Abuse Registry Check Showing You Are Not on the Registry at any Level

The Christina School District is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other categories protected by federal, state, or local law. Inquiries regarding compliance with the above may be directed to the Title IX/Section 504 Coordinator, Christina School District, 1899 S College Avenue, Newark DE  19702; Telephone: (302) 552-2600.