2026-2027 1.0 FTE Teacher Gifted - Pueblo ES

FLSA Status: Exempt

About the Role

The role of the Gifted Specialist is two-fold. The Specialist serves as the content replacement teacher for the identified gifted learners in 3rd-5th grade for Math and 4th-5th grade for Reading. Additionally, the specialist provides guidance and support to the cluster and regular classroom teachers on the campus as well as supports with differentiated learning opportunities as needed.

Responsibilities

• Possess a deep understanding of learning theory, including the ability to articulate an understanding of the unique characteristics of gifted children, the social emotional needs of gifted learners, and the importance of fostering creativity to maximize student talent development.
• Demonstrate exemplary classroom instruction, utilizing gifted teaching strategies.
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of differentiation strategies and be able to communicate and model these strategies in all content areas.
• Possess a growth mindset and communicate that forward-thinking approach in all aspects of coaching.
• Demonstrate self-motivation to advocate for gifted learners and their teachers by pursuing opportunities to initialize coaching.
• Have an understanding of basic instructional coaching principles.
• Develop differentiated curriculum to meet student needs.
• Coach teachers in the development of appropriate and authentic assessment activities to support differentiated and integrated approaches.
• Collaborate with instructional staff, other school personnel, parents, and a variety of community resources to improve the overall quality of student outcomes, achieving established classroom objectives in support of the school improvement plan.
• Counsel students to improve performance, health status, problem-solving techniques, and a variety of personal issues.
• Demonstrate pedagogical approaches that engage learners to provide an effective program addressing individual student requirements.
• Participate in a variety of meetings (e.g., staff, district, IEPs, 504s) to convey and/or gather information required to perform functions.
• Respond to inquiries from various sources (e.g., other teachers, parents, administrators) to resolve issues, provide information, and/or direction.
• Work under limited supervision using standardized practices and/or methods; utilization of resources from other work units is often required to perform the job’s functions.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a job-related area.
• Minimum two years of experience teaching gifted students (pull-out, cluster, or self-contained).
• Experience using data-driven decision-making to improve classroom instruction.
• Training and experience in instructional strategies and planning in Grades 6-8.

Qualifications

• Standard Professional Elementary, K-8 certificate from Arizona Department of Education with Gifted and SEI endorsements.
• Valid IVP fingerprint clearance card from the Department of Public Safety.

Knowledge

• Read technical information, compose a variety of documents, and/or facilitate group discussions; analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions.
• Specific knowledge-based competencies: appropriate codes, policies, regulations and/or laws; age-appropriate activities; lesson plan requirements; stages of child development; behavioral management strategies.

Skills

• Perform multiple, highly complex, technical tasks with a need to periodically upgrade skills to meet changing job descriptions.
• Specific skill-based competencies: applying assessment instruments; operating standard office equipment including using pertinent software applications; teaching Arizona State recognized standards; preparing and maintaining accurate records.

Abilities

• Schedule activities, meetings, and/or events; gather, collate, and/or classify data, and use job-related equipment.
• Flexibility to work with others in a wide variety of circumstances, work with data utilizing defined but different processes, and operate equipment using standardized methods.
• Work with a diversity of individuals and/or groups; utilize specific, job-related equipment.
• Problem-solving to analyze issues and create action plans; problem-solving with data frequently requires independent interpretation of guidelines; problem-solving with equipment is moderate.
• Specific ability-based competencies: establishing and maintaining constructive relationships; adapting to changing work priorities; maintaining confidentiality; exhibiting tact and patience; working flexible hours.

Physical Requirements

• Positions in this class typically require: reaching, standing, walking, finger dexterity, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions.
• Medium Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for Sedentary Work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for Light Work.

Pay

Returning to work retirees will have an hourly rate approximately 9% lower than listed without falling below minimum wage.