Gifted and Talented Teacher

District Wide; City of Mount Vernon (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Mount Vernon City School District in Mount Vernon, NY seeks a Gifted and Talented Teacher to lead advanced instruction for gifted students. Requires NYS Gifted Education Extension Certificate and at least three years of classroom teaching; GT experience preferred.

Travel to program sites may be required; strong data interpretation, curriculum planning, and parent communications are essential. This full-time role reports to the Director of Gifted and Talented and Building Principal, with

Qualifications

• Valid New York State Gifted Education Extension Certificate.
• Minimum of three years satisfactory classroom teaching experience.
• Gifted and Talented Teaching Experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver advanced and rigorous lessons and curriculum to gifted students.
• Travel to program locations as required.
• Maintain student records and progress.
• Communicate effectively with parents and guardians.
• Collaborate in Gifted and Talented Professional Learning Community.

Skills

Gifted Education

Assessment Knowledge

Curriculum Planning

Data Interpretation

Communication Skills

Organization

Education

New York State Gifted Education Extension Certificate

Three years classroom teaching experience

Tools

Educational Technology

Job description

Gifted and Talented Teacher

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Job Details

Job ID: 5928533

Application Deadline: Oct 30, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Re-Posted: Sep 16, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Overview: Gifted and talented teachers use researched based screeners and assessments to determine eligibility and needs of gifted and talented students. Gifted and Talented Teachers prepare and execute advanced and rigorous lessons and curriculum to enrich and enhance students’ learning experience.

Prerequisites/Requirements:

• Valid New York State Gifted Education Extension Certificate
• Minimum of three years satisfactory classroom teaching experience.
• Gifted and Talented Teaching Experience preferred

Special Knowledge and Skills:

• Knowledge in the principles of Gifted and Talented Education
• Knowledge of gifted assessments
• Knowledge of strategies for gifted and talented instruction
• Proficient in lesson planning and curriculum planning
• Skillful in interpreting data
• Prepare lessons with a variety of instructional techniques and technology that meet the needs of Gifted and Talented students
• Travel as required to meet program requirements
• Participate in Gifted and Talented Professional Learning Community
• Maintain student records
• Effectively communicate with parents
• Strong organization, communication, and interpersonal skills

Reports to:

Director of Gifted and Talented

Building Principal

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Sheila Solomon
• 165 N Columbus Avenue
• Mount Vernon, New York 10553
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]