SY Gifted Teacher

Job Details

Job : 5650279
Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
Start Date: Immediately

Gifted Teacher in the Pendergast Elementary School District, assigned to Canyon Breeze School – Avondale, Arizona.

• Demonstrates teaching skills and knowledge in gifted program, utilizing course of study adopted by the Governing Board and other appropriate learning activities.
• Evaluates pupils’ academic and social growth, prepares progress reports, and maintains confidentiality of student records.
• Establishes and maintains communication with students and parents, discussing progress and handling concerns respectfully.
• Creates a learning atmosphere through effective displays, bulletin boards, and interest centers.
• Participates in professional development workshops and in-service activities to maintain professional competence.
• Selects and requisitions instructional aids and materials, maintaining required inventory records.
• Assists in implementing policies, administrative regulations, and procedures established by the Governing Board, district administration, and school principal.
• Provides support to other teachers as needed and assists with curriculum implementation.
• Collaborates with school personnel, parents, and community agencies to improve student outcomes, develop solutions, and plan curriculum.
• Directs student workers and volunteers to maximize efficiency and meet work requirements.
• Reports incidents such as fights or suspected abuse to maintain safety and comply with policy.
• Performs any other duties assigned by the Superintendent or designee.

• Appropriate Arizona Elementary Teacher Certification
• Gifted Endorsement
• Meets Criteria of Highly Qualified
• Minimum of a Provisional SEI or ESL Endorsement
• Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card
• Citizenship, residency, or work visa required

Position Type: Full-Time
Salary Level: Certified Salary Schedule
Department: Assigned School

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret educational materials and programs, write reports and correspondence, and present information clearly to teachers, students, and the community.

Ability to work with concepts such as probability, statistical inference, fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions applied to practical situations.

Requires physical action such as walking, reaching, stooping, kneeling, and occasional lifting up to 25 pounds. Requires clear vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Moderate noise level environment. Reasonable accommodations available for disabilities.