Gifted Teacher - LTS

Unionville-Chadds Ford School District; Kennett Square (Chester County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Unionville-Chadds Ford School District is seeking a long-term substitute teacher for gifted students at Patton Middle School, starting August 19, 2025. The position requires a Pennsylvania Teaching Certificate and involves designing personalized learning programs. Applicants must submit a cover letter, resume, and various clearances as part of their application.

Qualifications

• Candidate must possess a current PA Teaching Certificate.
• Experience with gifted education is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Write and enforce GIEPs.
• Design and implement individual instructional programs.
• Monitor student progress and provide insights.

Skills

Instructional design

Student monitoring

Classroom management

Curriculum development

Education

Active Pennsylvania Teaching Certificate

Gifted Endorsement (helpful)

Job description

Gifted Teacher LTS

Long Term Substitute (LTS) for the 2025-2026 SY

Patton Middle School

Available August 19, 2025

Qualifications:

• Active Pennsylvania Teaching Certificate
• Gifted Endorsement helpful, but not required

Essential Functions:

1. Write and enforce GIEPs.
2. Design, implement and evaluate individual instructional programs based on the individual pupil needs and learning style.
3. Plan and implement individual and group classroom management procedures and programs which facilitate learning.
4. Monitor student progress in individual programs through techniques such as observation, formal and informal testing, attainment of objectives, etc.
5. Provide input to program supervisors and/or principal as to appropriate material and strategies used in implementing individual programs.
6. Maintain professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the district and self-selected professional growth activities.
7. Select, requisition, and distribute instructional materials, maintaining required inventory records.
8. Participate in curriculum development programs as required.
9. Provide general education teachers with suggestions for enrichment and acceleration.
10. Coordinate special activities for the gifted population to further their interests and gifted potential.

Application Requirements:

Applicants must submit the following documents as part of their online application:

• Cover letter and resume
• Pennsylvania Department of Education Certificate
• Unofficial copy of undergraduate and graduate transcripts
• Three state-mandated clearances dated within one year
• Three letters of recommendation dated within one year

Clearance Requirements:

Employee must have clearances from the state and federal government, including:

• Act 114 Federal Criminal History Record
• Act 34 Criminal Record Check
• Act 151 Child Abuse Clearance
• Act 168 Sexual Misconduct/Abuse Disclosure