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5th Grade Gifted Opportunities Licensed Teacher

Lynchburg City Schools
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SY 25-26 5th Grade Gifted Opportunities Licensed Teacher (GO Center)

GENERAL INFORMATION

Title: SY 25-26 5th Grade Gifted Opportunities Licensed Teacher (GO Center)

Salary Grade: 10-month Teacher
FLSA Status: Exempt

Reports to: Building Administrator

POSITION SUMMARY

 

To develop and implement an educational program that effectively provides gifted services to eligible students.    

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

 

  • Provides a student-centered learning environment that empowers every student to excel academically, develop strong social/emotional skills, and work productively as an individual and as a team.
  • Collaborates with colleagues within the school and the division, to enhance professional growth and further develop teaching/learning strategies that lead to successful outcomes for all students.
  • Commits to contributing to and functioning as a Professional Learning Community, dedicated to creating common formative assessments, analyzing individual student data, and implementing evidence-based intervention and enrichment strategies to meet the diverse needs of the students.
  • Displays a strong knowledge of all content areas and the ability to effectively engage all students in mastering the Standards of Learning.
  • Demonstrates a strong understanding of the characteristics of students identified as gifted and implements strategies to support each student’s continuous academic, social, and emotional growth.
  • Develops a strong partnership between school and home, with proactive communication and a solution-focused mindset.
  • Maintains a focus on equity and inclusiveness.
  • Demonstrates long-range planning and knowledge of each subject area.
  • Completes daily written lesson plans that fulfill learning objectives consistent with LCS' curricula and SOL and which enrich the curriculum provided by the classroom teacher.
  • Plans for individual student differences.
  • Works to achieve division/school/department objectives.
  • Utilizes a variety of teaching methods.
  • Utilizes various forms of technology and hands-on opportunities.
  • Provides opportunities for student responses and gives appropriate feedback to students.
  • Supports school-wide activities.
  • Utilizes effective motivational strategies.
  • Demonstrates respect, consideration and courtesy.
  • Cooperates with other teachers to exchange ideas.
  • Accepts and/or professionally offers constructive suggestions.
  • Maintains a learning environment that contributes to a positive school climate.
  • Provides opportunities for success for all students.
  • Maintains accurate records measuring student achievement.
  • Presents data/artifacts demonstrating student growth.
  • Analyzes test scores to establish and revise academic goals to provide instruction at the appropriate level.
  • Adheres to board and school policies.
  • Maintains professionalism during stressful situations.
  • Communicate with parents, students, staff, and community professionally.
  • Maintains confidentiality.

LYNCHBURG CITY SCHOOLS COMPETENCIES

Personal Competencies

  • Honesty
  • Integrity
  • Ethical
  • Equity Minded
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Cultural Competence
  • Safety
  • Quality

Leadership Competencies

  • Models Excellent Customer Service
  • Thinks Strategically
  • Shows Initiative
  • Acts Decisively
  • Communicates Effectively
  • Works Collaboratively
  • Resolves Conflict Proactively

Functional Competencies

  • Technical Capabilities
  • Computer Literacy
  • Data Analysis and Management
  • Fiscal Planning and Management
  • Project Management
  • Strategic Planning

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE


 

  • Candidate must possess or be eligible for a Virginia teacher's license with an elementary endorsement.
  • Preference is given to applicants with a gifted endorsement. If an applicant is hired for the position and does not possess the endorsement, it must be obtained within two years of employment.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

  • Must possess characteristics necessary for working effectively with students, parents, and staff.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

  • None

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

  • None

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to frequently stand; sit; walk; talk or hear; use hands to finger, handle, type, or feel; and stoop, kneel, or crouch.

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

AAP/EEO STATEMENT

LCS is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.

 

Please refer to LCS Employee Pay Scales found here: https://www.lcsedu.net/departments/personnel/employee-pay-scales.

 

START DATE:

2025-2026