Glendover Elementary

Day 3 of our countdown belongs to the spectacular 2nd Grade team! 🌟 This year is all about diving deeper into chapter books, exploring new math strategies, and fostering a true love for learning.

The Team: Ms. Gilliam, Ms. Koch, Ms. McDonald, Ms. Welch

What we're most excited for: Meeting our new students and watching them spread their wings!

Our Classroom Motto: "In this room, we always try our best and lift each other up."

Drop a ✨ if your student is heading into 2nd grade!

🍎 WE’RE HIRING AT GLENDOVER ELEMENTARY! 🍎

Are you a passionate special educator who loves empowering students to reach their highest potential? Glendover Elementary is looking for an extraordinary Learning and Behavior Disorders (LBD) Teacher to join our fantastic 3rd Grade team!

At Glendover, our mission is to grow together as independent learners within a diverse community. We aren't just looking for an educator—we’re looking for a caring, innovative team player who aligns with our core values and wants to help us build a world-class global community.

🌟 What You’ll Do
Empower Young Learners: Work collaboratively within 3rd-grade PLC structures to design targeted instruction and robust MTSS frameworks that ensure academic and emotional growth for every child.

Build Strong Connections: Foster strong family and community engagement, ensuring our families feel connected, valued, and heard.

Cultivate Potential: Guide our students to become confident, resourceful, culturally competent, and independent problem-solvers—the heart of our Portrait of a Graduate.

Champion Inclusion: Help maintain a positive school climate where differences are celebrated, respected, and embraced every single day.

💚 What We Hold Dear (Our Core Values)
Celebrating & Respecting Differences

Cultivating a Cohesive & Caring Community

Building a Positive Future

Ensuring Academic & Emotional Growth for All

📬 Ready to Join the Glendover Family?
If you're ready to inspire 3rd graders, ignite a passion for learning, and work alongside a supportive, dedicated staff, we want to hear from you!

👉 Apply today at: fcps.net/jobs
👉 Questions? Send an email toPrincipal Ben VanderHorst at [email protected].

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🍎 Join the Glendover Elementary Family! We’re Hiring a Special Education Paraeducator! 🍏

Are you passionate about cultivating a cohesive, caring community where every single child is empowered to reach their highest potential? Do you thrive in a diverse environment where academic and emotional growth are celebrated daily?

At Glendover, our mission is to grow together as independent learners within a diverse community. We are looking for an incredible Special Education Paraeducator to join our team and help us bring that mission to life!

🌟 Why You’ll Love Glendover
We aren't just a school; we are a global community igniting a passion for learning. As a paraeducator here, you will be at the heart of our core focus areas:

Fostering a Positive School Climate: Building a warm, inclusive space where students feel safe to learn and grow.

Strengthening MTSS Structures: Working hand-in-hand with teachers to provide targeted academic and emotional support.

Collaborative PLCs: Engaging with a dedicated team of professionals who collaborate to ensure no student falls through the cracks.

🧩 Who We Are Looking For
We want educators who embody our Portrait of a Graduate so they can model these traits for our students. Our ideal candidate is:

Culturally Competent & Respectful: Someone who genuinely celebrates and respects differences.

A Creative Problem Solver: Ready to help students build independence, confidence, and age-appropriate life skills.

Responsible, Safe, and Kind: A patient advocate who meets students exactly where they are.

💬 "We are building a positive future, one student at a time. If you want to make a tangible, daily impact on a child's academic and emotional growth, your seat at our table is waiting."
— Glendover Leadership Team

📬 How to Apply
Ready to make a difference in our diverse community?
👉 fcps.net/jobs