Gifted and Resource Teacher Job Covington area,Kentucky USA,Education / Teaching

Position: Gifted and Talented Resource Teacher
Position Type:
District Wide Position/Gifted/Talented Resource

Date Posted:
4/2/2026

Location:
District Wide
COVINGTON INDEPENDENT PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
POSITION VACANCY
SCHOOL YEAR

GIFTED/TALENTED RESOURCE TEACHER
DISTRICTWIDE POSTION
DATE POSTED: 04/02/2026

QUALIFICATIONS:

Hold Bachelor's degree and Kentucky elementary teacher certification with gifted/talented endorsement.
Five years professional teaching experience
Knowledge of gifted and talented state requirements
Strong curriculum background
Knowledge of research-based instructional strategies.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal relations skills

RESPONSIBLE TO: Director of Curriculum and Instruction

SUPERVISES: Not applicable

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assist in identification of gifted/talented students via best practice assessment methods
Ensure that G/T Service Plans are updated, implemented, monitored, and shared with teachers, students, and parents
Provide direct service to identified gifted/talented students during and after the school day
Consult with elementary and middle school teachers regarding best practice instructional strategies for gifted/talented students
Identify existing resources and create additional opportunities in district and with community partners to address students' needs in the areas of leadership and creativity
Assist schools in organizing academic teams at each elementary school and oversee academic team competitions across the district
Create and maintain a website providing information regarding gifted and talented services and processes
Create curriculum-based resources for classroom teachers in order to allow them to provide necessary enrichment for students as appropriate
Attend school and district collaborative planning sessions to address gifted/talented students' academic needs
Organize and host regular parent events to inform families about resources and opportunities for their children
Conduct continuous literature review and provide information to Covington Independent staff as appropriate.
Maintain regular and ongoing communication with appropriate parties.
Remain current concerning instructional and technological advances. Attend and participate in professional workshops and conferences. Provide in-service training to other professionals and paraprofessionals.
Attend staff meetings and serve on committees as needed.
Chair school committees for selection and placement of gifted and talented students
Complete gifted and talented annual program review
Facilitate a grievance process as needed
Perform other duties consistent with the position assigned as may be requested by immediate supervisor and/or Superintendent of Schools.

JOB GOAL:

To support the continual growth of students identified as gifted/ talented by providing direct enrichment services, identifying additional services, collaborating with classroom teachers, and communicating with parents.

SALARY:
* Based on rank and experience CONTRACT: 199 Days

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

Complete the online application at:
Covington Independent Schools - Frontline Recruitment ()
In-district applicants complete the Internal Employee (Transfer) application and apply to the posting.
Out-of-district applicants complete the External Certified application and apply to the posting.
Please direct questions about the online application process to Dawn Vancini cinichools.us or .
For information regarding the position contact Sherry Lindberg dbergchools.us
This position will be filled as soon as possible following the Final date to receive applications. All applications will be evaluated and screened.

An Equal Opportunity Employer
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