50% Gifted & Talented Teacher

About the role

We are seeking a dynamic Gifted & Talented (GT) teacher to join our team. The successful candidate will work with K-8 classroom teachers to meet the needs of and provide high-quality instruction to all learners, including gifted & talented/high performing students.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Be knowledgeable about extended learning opportunities and the whole child approach
• Cultivate meaningful relationships with students and staff
• Participate in ongoing professional development related to extended learning strategies and relevant content-based practices
• Develop lesson plans and instructional materials necessary to provide individualized and small group instruction
• Develop knowledge of the Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) framework and work in collaboration with staff to provide tiered support to students
• Support classroom teachers with universal instruction as indicated
• Perform all other duties as assigned in the spirit of collaboration

Qualifications

• Hold (or eligible to hold) Maine 690 certification
• Hold current Criminal History Record Check (CHRC) certification
• Minimum of three years’ classroom teaching experience
• Experience teaching gifted and high-performing students preferred
• Strong interpersonal and collaborative skills
• A passion for working with K-8 learners and supporting their growth

Start Date

August 2026

Deadline

When a qualified candidate is found

Contact Information

To apply, please contact Assistant Superintendent Kristie Clark at kclark@kidsrsu.org or refer to the Teacher Collective Bargaining Agreement. The “Professional” application form is available at kidsrsu.org in the Current Openings section. Please submit your signed and completed application form and all requested documents to:

KIDS RSU 2
Attn. Jennifer Staggs
7 Reed Street
Hallowell, Maine 04347
Tel. (207) 622-6351 ext. 1410

Scanned application packets can be sent to jstaggs@kidsrsu.org.

For a complete listing of job openings please visit our kidsrsu.org.

The Regional School Unit 2 is an Equal Opportunity Employer.