Gifted Support Specialist

About the role

As the Gifted Specialist, you'll be the architect of possibility for students whose minds move faster, dig deeper, and ask harder questions than the standard curriculum anticipates. You'll identify gifted learners across grades 1–8, design challenge-based and accelerated learning experiences, and partner with classroom teachers to extend the curriculum rather than simply speed through it. This is a deliberate, evidence-based program built to keep our most advanced learners curious, challenged, and growing—supported with the same rigor and intention we bring to every other kind of learning difference.

You'll use assessment data to identify students for gifted programming, author and monitor individualized Gifted IEPs, and serve as a key voice on our Student Support Team. When you design an independent research project, compact a unit, or open a door to material two grades ahead, you're ensuring our brightest students stay hungry to learn.

This is a full-time, 10-month position at the Swain Campus for grades 1–8.

Responsibilities

• Identify gifted learners across grades 1–8 using assessment data
• Design and deliver challenge-based and accelerated learning experiences
• Partner with classroom teachers to extend and differentiate core curriculum
• Author and monitor individualized Gifted IEPs
• Serve as a key voice on the Student Support Team
• Implement curriculum compacting, acceleration models, or project-based enrichment

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Gifted Education, Education, or a closely related field; master's and/or state certification preferred
• Demonstrated experience designing and delivering enrichment and differentiation programming for high-ability elementary and middle school students
• Deep understanding of gifted learner characteristics, asynchronous development, and evidence-based gifted education pedagogy
• Proficiency using assessment data to identify gifted students and to develop, monitor, and adjust individualized Gifted IEPs
• Ability to collaborate effectively with classroom teachers
• Experience with curriculum compacting, acceleration models, or project-based enrichment preferred
• Background in an independent school or college-preparatory setting preferred
• Familiarity with Google Workspace for Education preferred
• Successful completion of required Pennsylvania background clearances (Act 34, Act 151, Act 114) prior to start of employment

About Moravian Academy

Moravian Academy is a vibrant, independent K-12 school nestled in the heart of the Lehigh Valley, offering a comprehensive educational experience across three uniquely designed campuses: Swain Campus (Preschool through Grade 8), Historic Downtown Campus (Preschool through Grade 8), and Merle Smith Upper School (Grades 9-12). With their unique environments, the campuses share a united community bound by our shared values of creativity, curiosity, inclusion, and excellence. We prepare students to think critically, lead with integrity, and contribute meaningfully to a global society.

Founded in 1742, Moravian Academy nurtures learners who explore the question, "Who am I, and who can I become?" Our commitment to developing global citizens extends beyond academics, fostering growth in every aspect of our students' lives.