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Gifted and Teacher
Job in
Lyons, Cook County, Illinois, 60534, USA
Listed on 2026-02-18
Listing for:
Suburban Cook County Online Application Consortium
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-02-18
Job specializations:
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Education / Teaching
Elementary School, Teacher Assistant/ Paraprofessional, Special Education Teacher, Special Needs / Learning Disabilities
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position Type:
Elementary School Teaching/Gifted Education Teacher
Date Posted:
5/28/2025
Location:
General George S. Patton School
(High-Needs School)
Closing Date:
Until filled
District:
General George S. Patton School District #133
Qualifications:
- Required:
Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with an endorsement in Gifted Education. - Preferred:
Master's degree in Gifted Education, Curriculum & Instruction, or a related field. - Experience working with gifted learners in an elementary or middle school setting.
- Strong knowledge of differentiated instruction, enrichment strategies, and social-emotional needs of gifted students.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
- Passion for fostering an engaging, inclusive, and intellectually stimulating learning environment.
General George S. Patton School is seeking a dedicated and dynamic Gifted and Talented Teacher to support and challenge high-achieving students. The ideal candidate will develop and implement engaging, differentiated instruction that fosters critical thinking, creativity, and academic excellence. This teacher will collaborate with classroom educators to provide enrichment opportunities and ensure students reach their full potential.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Design and implement rigorous, standards-aligned curriculum for gifted and talented students in grades K-8.
- Utilize differentiated instruction to meet diverse learning needs, emphasizing problem-solving, inquiry-based learning, and creativity.
- Assess students' abilities, strengths, and needs using formal and informal assessments to tailor instruction accordingly.
- Collaborate with classroom teachers, administrators, and parents to support students' academic and social-emotional development.
- Provide enrichment opportunities, including project-based learning, STEM activities, and cross-curricular experiences.
- Integrate technology and hands-on learning experiences to enhance student engagement.
- Support students in developing leadership, communication, and collaboration skills.
- Maintain accurate records of student progress and communicate effectively with families.
- Stay current with best practices in gifted education and participate in professional development.
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