Coordinator II - Gifted Education

Coordinator II – Gifted Education

Springfield, Missouri

Job : 5534390

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Feb 13, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Jul 1, 2026

Job Title: Coordinator II – Gifted Education

Department: Strategy and Innovation

Pay Grade: P130

FLSA Status: Exempt

Reports to: Principal, Gifted Education

GENERAL PURPOSE

This position is responsible for supporting the instructional program by assisting with the management of the Gifted Education programs and services; promote and advance appropriate gifted curriculum; coordinate school activities; and address issues, situations and/or problems that arise with enrolled students.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Collaborates with staff and community partners improving the overall quality of student outcomes and achieving established classroom objectives.
• Facilitate and participate in a variety of meetings convening and/or gathering information; coordinating activities; and/or ensuring that outcomes achieve school, district and/or state objectives.
• Facilitates the development, communication, implementation and evaluation of quality learning enhancing excellence, equality and equity for staff and students.
• Implements policies, procedures, new programs and/or processes providing direction and/or complying with mandated requirements to help ensure a safe and effective learning climate for students.
• Maintains accurate, complete and correct records as required by law, district policy and administrative regulations meeting regulatory and other requirements.
• Manages a variety of school administrative functions, as assigned by the Principal - Gifted Education, maintaining safe and efficient school operations within district guidelines.
• Participates in meetings, workshops and seminars conveying and/or gathering information required to perform functions.
• Prepares a wide variety of written materials documenting activities, providing written reference, and/or conveying information.
• Reports incidents maintaining personal safety of students, providing a positive learning environment and adhering to applicable laws and/or regulations.
• Responds to a variety of inquiries resolving problems, providing information, and/or referring to appropriate personnel.
• Provides connection and clear gifted service information to internal and external stakeholders.
• Provides district, state and national gifted learning opportunities to families of gifted students.
• Analyzes appropriate levels and resource materials for faculty to differentiate curriculum.
• Approves gifted curriculum materials produced at building level.
• Communicates with kindergarten teachers regarding the referral and screening process for kindergarten-gifted services.
• Supports communication/contact with local Universities regarding staff preparation and specific certification requirements.
• Communicates with tech support to provide individual student testing information, student schedules, and update K‑12 state and gifted status in the district database.
• Designs and maintains grade specific websites and facilitates communication of curriculum information, calendar and event information, and links to specific documents.
• Collaborates to create and disseminate student TLC (Teacher Liaison Connection) communication.
• Performs other related duties as required/assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

Education and Experience

• Master’s Degree in job‑related area from an accredited college or university, required.
• Job related experience with increasing levels of responsibility is required.

Certificates, Licenses and Other Special Requirements

• Gifted Education Certification, required.
• Missouri Administrators Education Certification, preferred.
• Must pass a Criminal Background Clearance the results of which must be satisfactory to the District, required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of algebra and/or geometry; read technical information, compose a variety of documents, and/or facilitate group discussions; and solve practical problems.
• Knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include strong analytic, performance management, accountability, and…