Gifted and Talented Coordinator

Position Summary

The Coordinator of Gifted and Talented leads the district's K-12 gifted and talented program. The role designs and evaluates the districtwide service delivery model, oversees student screening and identification, and monitors school-based G/T services for compliance with district and state plans. The Coordinator chairs the District Gifted and Talented Advisory Committee, manages the program budget, maintains the district's state-approved G/T plan and required state reporting, and serves as evaluator of record for the G/T Instructional Mentors. The role serves on the Assistant Superintendent's Leadership Team and advocates districtwide for the needs of gifted students.

Key Functions

• Plans, implements, and evaluates the districtwide K-12 gifted and talented service delivery model
• Oversees district G/T screening and identification
• Manages the G/T budget and completes required state gifted and talented reporting
• Maintains compliance with district and state plans for school-based G/T services
• Chairs the District Gifted and Talented Advisory Committee

Education Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in education
• Master’s degree preferred
• Three (3) years successful gifted and talented education teaching experience
• Supervisory experience in gifted and talented education
• Experience in developing a successful gifted program

Licenses And Certifications

• Possess an Oklahoma teaching certification required
• Possess a Valid Drivers’ License

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Extensive knowledge of working with gifted and talented students
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Office Suite
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred
• Effective communication skills, including public speaking
• Ability to manage up and down and create buy-in from diverse perspectives

About Our District

At Tulsa Public Schools, our mission is to inspire and prepare every student to love learning, achieve ambitious goals, and make positive contributions to our world. We are the destination for extraordinary educators and staff who work with our community and families to ignite the joy of learning and prepare every student for the greatest success in college, careers, and life. Our core values of equity, character, excellence, team, and joy guide how we work and interact with each other and our community.