Gifted and Talented Teacher - Elementary (District)
About The Position
The Elementary Gifted and Talented Teacher provides specialized instruction and enrichment for gifted and advanced learners in grades 3–5 across the district’s elementary schools. The teacher designs rigorous learning experiences that promote critical thinking, creativity, problem solving, inquiry, and advanced academic growth. The teacher also supports gifted and talented identification and assessment and provides Brain Boosters, an enrichment experience for second-grade students designed to develop higher-order thinking and provide opportunities for students to demonstrate academic strengths and potential.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university required
- Valid South Carolina teaching certificate required.
- Gifted and Talented endorsement or certification required or willingness to obtain within the timeframe established by the district.
Nice To Haves
- Successful elementary teaching experience preferred.
- Experience with gifted education, enrichment, differentiated instruction, and/or student assessment preferred
Responsibilities
- Provide direct gifted and talented instruction and enrichment for identified students in grades 3–5.
- Design rigorous, standards-aligned learning experiences that extend beyond the general education curriculum and promote critical thinking, creativity, inquiry, problem solving, collaboration, and authentic application.
- Differentiate instruction based on student readiness, interests, strengths, and learning needs while maintaining high expectations for student growth.
- Plan and facilitate Brain Boosters enrichment experiences for second-grade students to develop reasoning, creativity, problem solving, and higher-order thinking skills.
- Coordinate and support the district’s gifted and talented referral, assessment, identification, and placement processes in accordance with district procedures and state requirements.
- Administer and/or coordinate assessments used for gifted identification and maintain accurate assessment, eligibility, and service documentation.
- Analyze multiple sources of student data to inform instruction, enrichment, identification, and program improvement.
- Collaborate with teachers, administrators, families, and district personnel to support gifted and advanced learners and communicate information related to student services and placement.
- Serve as an instructional resource to teachers by providing strategies and resources for differentiation, enrichment, and appropriate levels of academic challenge.
- Coordinate schedules and services across assigned elementary schools to promote consistent and equitable implementation of the district’s gifted and talented program.
- Maintain required student records and ensure confidentiality of student information.
- Participate in professional learning and remain current on research, instructional practices, and state requirements related to gifted education.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
