Gifted Teacher (Elementary)
About The Position
DuBois Integrity Academy (DIA) is hiring a Gifted Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. DIA STEM Academy's academic program has two pillars that support substantial improvements in achievement: STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) combined with Blended Learning. We use theme-based interdisciplinary, integrated curricula to facilitate instruction and learning. We are seeking a passionate, highly qualified Gifted Education Teacher to design and deliver advanced, differentiated learning experiences for identified gifted and talented students. The ideal candidate inspires intellectual curiosity, fosters creative and critical thinking, and supports the social-emotional needs unique to gifted learners across grade levels.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Education or a related field (Master's preferred)
- Valid state teaching certificate or license, including Gifted Education endorsement or certification
- Minimum 2 years of classroom teaching experience
- Demonstrated experience working with gifted, advanced, or high-ability learners
- Strong knowledge of gifted education theory, identification practices, and differentiation strategies
Nice To Haves
- Master's degree in Gifted Education, Curriculum & Instruction, or related field
- Experience with curriculum compacting, acceleration, and tiered assignment design
- Familiarity with talent development frameworks (e.g., Renzulli, Bloom, Kaplan)
- Experience supporting twice-exceptional (2e) learners
- Proficiency with education technology tools and digital learning platforms
Responsibilities
- Develop, plan, and implement a differentiated curriculum aligned with gifted learners' readiness, interests, and learning profiles
- Provide direct instruction through pull-out, push-in, cluster grouping, or self-contained gifted program models
- Design project-based, inquiry-driven, and real-world problem-solving learning experiences
- Administer and interpret gifted identification assessments; maintain student records and growth documentation
- Collaborate with general education teachers to differentiate instruction within the regular classroom
- Communicate regularly with parents and guardians regarding student progress and program activities
- Support the social-emotional development of gifted students, including perfectionism, asynchronous development, and twice-exceptional needs
- Participate in IEP, 504, and gifted education plan meetings as applicable
- Stay current on research-based best practices in gifted education and apply them to instruction
- Coordinate academic competitions, enrichment events, and extracurricular opportunities (e.g., Olympiad, Science Bowl, Debate)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
