Gifted and Talented Teacher - Vacancy ID: 258211

The School District of Waupaca is seeking a talented, full-time Gifted and Talented Teacher to assist us in helping our students develop their capabilities and confidence to achieve their dreams and make the world a better place (SDW mission). Preference will be given to applicants with the ability/certification to identify, challenge, and inspire advanced learners through differentiated instruction, meaningful enrichment opportunities, and strong collaboration with staff and families. The ideal candidate fosters critical thinking, creativity, and a passion for learning while advocating for the unique academic and social-emotional needs of gifted students.

Successful Waupaca School District Teachers know that student learning is a product of high quality instruction, curriculum, and assessment happening within a safe and supportive environment.  

The School District of Waupaca Believes that High Quality Instruction...

...begins with the belief that ALL children will and can learn rigorously appropriate 

   standards.

...happens when every staff member accepts accountability for the growth of EVERY 

   child.

...occurs when we are teachers of students first, teachers of content second.

...means analyzing and utilizing student data from a variety of resources.

...incorporates technology into daily teaching.

...is the product of carefully planned lessons that are engaging and inquiry based.

The School District of Waupaca Believes that High Quality Curriculum...

...is a product of ongoing staff communication and collaboration.

...continually keeps students, parents, and school staff appropriately updated on the 

   learning progression of each student we serve; including but not limited to weekly 

   updates of students learning via our student information system and 24 hour or less 

   response time to all student and parent communications. 

The School District of Waupaca Believes that High Quality Assessment...

...assesses students based on academic standards, rather than on student behavior.

...allows staff to continually reflect on their own performance and outcomes of their

   students, using their knowledge of self and input from others to create their personal

   cycle of growth and development as a teacher and community member.

The School District of Waupaca Believes that Safe and Supportive Environments...

...create students and educators who are open to feedback from the learning community, 

   taking advice, corrections, direction, and support in the spirit of continuous 

   improvement

....happen when staff hold themselves and their students to high academic, behavior, 

   and social standards.

...occur when teachers demonstrate proficiency in the WI teacher standards.

...are built and maintained through relationships with students, parents, and community 

   members.

...have roots in consistent expectations, such as the Waupaca Way, where every 

   community member is expected to be: Safe, Prepared, Responsible, and Respectful.

...create trusting relationships with students, families, and community members; 

   involving the necessary supports to ensure the success of each individual student.

...are the direct result of staff possessing the abilities to perform duties with commitment 

   to all School District of Waupaca Staff Handbook and Board Policies.  

It is the policy of the School District of Waupaca that no person shall be discriminated against on the basis of sex, race, color, national origin, ancestry, creed, religion, pregnancy, marital or parental status, sexual orientation, handicap or physical, mental, emotional, or learning disability.  

To learn more about the School District of Waupaca, please visit the Employment Opportunities section of our website (http://waupacasd.cms4schools.net/district/employment-opportunities.cfm)

Gifted/Talented Teacher Description