2026-27 Gifted Specialist - Campo Bello ES

Paradise Valley USD 69•Phoenix, AZ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Gifted Specialist will provide instruction to gifted students in grades 4-6 in Mathematics and Language Arts. This role also involves providing assistance and training to gifted cluster teachers at the school site. Key responsibilities include supervising students, developing lesson plans, delivering group and individual instruction aligned with curriculum guidelines, collaborating with other staff and administrators on instructional and classroom issues, and communicating with parents/guardians regarding the instructional program and student progress. This position reports to the Site Administrator and Director of Gifted Education.

Requirements

Minimum two years experience teaching gifted students (pull-out, cluster, or self-contained)
Knowledge in the areas of Mathematics and Reading standards-based content
Bachelors degree in job-related area
Arizona Teacher Certificate
Arizona Gifted Endorsement
SEI Endorsement
Criminal Background Clearance
Valid Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card
Applying assessment instruments
Operating standard office equipment including using pertinent software applications
Teaching Arizona State recognized standards
Preparing and maintaining accurate records
Knowledge of appropriate codes, policies, regulations and/or laws
Knowledge of age appropriate activities
Knowledge of lesson plan requirements
Knowledge of stages of child development
Knowledge of behavioral manage strategies
Ability to schedule activities, meetings, and/or events
Ability to gather, collate, and/or classify data
Ability to use job-related equipment
Flexibility to work with others in a wide variety of circumstances
Flexibility to work with data utilizing defined but different processes
Flexibility to operate equipment using standardized methods
Ability to work with a diversity of individuals and/or groups
Ability to work with a variety of data
Ability to utilize specific, job-related equipment
Problem solving to analyze issues and create action plans
Establishing and maintaining constructive relationships
Adapting to changing work priorities
Maintaining confidentiality
Exhibiting tact and patience
Working flexible hours

Nice To Haves

Equivalency: Required Testing Certificates and Licenses

Responsibilities

Provide instruction to gifted identified students in grades 4-6 in Mathematics and Language Arts.
Work with Director of Gifted Education to support the goals of the Gifted Education Department.
Attend Gifted Specialist inservices.
Oversee nomination for gifted testing at school level.
Preside over the monthly gifted cluster teacher meetings.
Provide staff development opportunities at the school level.
Attend district staff development opportunities as related to gifted education.
Gather data for program evaluation purposes.
Administers subject specific assessments, etc. for the purpose of assessing student competency levels and/or developing individual learning plans.
Advises parents and/or legal guardians of student progress for the purpose of communicating expectations; student’s achievements; developing methods for improvement and/or reinforcing classroom goals in the home environment.
Assesses student progress towards objectives, expectations, and/or goals for the purpose of providing feedback to students, parents and administration.
Collaborates with instructional staff, other school personnel, parents and a variety of community resources for the purpose of improving the overall qualify of student outcomes, achieving established classroom objectives in support of the school improvement pan.
Counsels students for the purpose of improving performance, heath status, problem solving techniques and a variety of personal issues.
Demonstrates pedagogical approaches that engage learners for the purpose of providing an effective program that addresses individual student requirements.
Differentiates classroom work for the purpose of providing students with instructional materials that address individualized learning within established lesson plans.
Facilitates student learning for the purpose of achieving success in academic, interpersonal and daily living skills through defined lesson plans.
Instructs students for the purpose of improving their success in academics through a defined course of study.
Manages student behavior for the purpose of providing a safe and optimal learning environment.
Monitors students in a variety of educational environments (e.g. classroom, playground, field trips, etc.) for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment.
Organizes age appropriate indoor and outdoor activities for the purpose of ensuring student participation in learning activities.
Participates on PLC team for the purpose of reviewing data and instructional practices.
Participates in a variety of meetings (e.g. staff, district, IEPs, 504s, etc.) for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform functions.
Participates in a variety of written materials (e.g. grades, attendance, anecdotal records, etc.) for the purpose of documenting student progress and meeting mandated requirements.
Reports health and safety issues to assigned administrator and appropriate agencies (e.g. fights, suspected child or substance abuse, inappropriate social behaviors, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining students personal safety, a positive learning environment and complying with regulatory requirements and established guidelines.
Responds to emergency situations for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns and/or directing to appropriate personnel for resolution.
Responds to inquiries for a variety of sources (e.g. other teachers, parents, administrators, etc.) for the purpose of resolving issues, providing information and/or direction.
Performs other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning or the work unit.