K-6 Gifted

• Position Type:
  Teacher - Pooled Positions/ 5th Grade Science Talented and Gifted
• Date Posted: 9/23/2024
• Location:
  
  Districtwide

Provide identified gifted students with appropriate learning experiences that develop potential and lead to excellence. Assigned as itinerant to multiple elementary campuses to provide services for gifted students. Provide support for increasing student achievement for all students, specifically gifted students through staff development and instructional assistance for classroom teachers to support increased academic achievement for all students.

Education/Certification:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Valid Texas teaching certificate
• At least three (3) years’ experience in teaching
• State-required Initial 30 Hours of Gifted and Talented Training
• Gifted and Talented Endorsement preferred

Special Knowledge/

Skills:

• Knowledge of the educational needs of gifted students
• Knowledge of strategies and materials for the education of gifted students
• Ability to design and implement STEAM related, interdisciplinary units of study
• Ability to use open-ended and problem-solving approaches in instruction
• Flexibility and confidence in working with gifted students, their parents, classroom teachers, and multiple principals
• Experience in facilitating groups
• Knowledge and experience in planning and delivering staff development
• Ability to interpret data
• Knowledge of curriculum and instruction
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills