Elementary Gifted Education Teacher - 0.75 FTE

Sioux Falls School District•Sioux Falls, SD

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Some students need more than acceleration—they need opportunities to explore, create, question, and grow. At the Sioux Falls School District, our Gifted Education program provides meaningful learning experiences that challenge students to reach beyond expectations and discover what’s possible. As an Elementary Gifted Education Teacher, you will spark curiosity, cultivate creativity, and support students as they develop advanced thinking skills and pursue deeper learning. Working collaboratively with staff and students, you will help create engaging opportunities that inspire innovation and encourage learners to realize their full potential. If you are an educator who loves challenging young minds, designing enriching experiences, and helping students turn potential into possibility, we invite you to join our team.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree
South Dakota teacher license with an endorsement in gifted education.
Successful Student Teaching
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Skills in human relations, leadership and conflict management.
Knowledgeable of teaching techniques that meet the diverse needs of students.
Demonstrated skills in computer word processing, spreadsheets and databases.
Valid South Dakota teaching certification with the required endorsements.
Completion of at least one hour of approved youth suicide awareness and prevention training every five years.

Responsibilities

Works effectively with teachers and building administrators in promoting understanding of characteristics and needs of gifted students and helps integrate the gifted program into the overall plan and purpose of the school district.
Coordinates and participates in identification, assessment, Education Plan development, and delivery of service for eligible students, and serves as a resource to classroom teachers.
Maintains student records regarding the referral, evaluation and placement process in compliance with district requirements.
Follows School Board policies and regulations, teacher handbooks and the negotiated collective bargaining agreement.
Participates in building conferences and communicates with parents, according to elementary gifted program guidelines, keeping families informed about their child’s progress.
Utilizes teaching techniques consistent with the research on effective teaching and “best practices” for gifted learners.
Provides periodic summary reports and other requested data regarding the delivery of service to elementary gifted students.
Establishes a learning climate and classroom management system that promotes orderly behavior of students.
Utilizes community resources as an extension of the classroom for students.
Adheres to the direction of the building principal and the Elementary Coordinator and respond to administrative supervision.
Performs other duties as assigned by principal and/or coordinator.