Elementary Gifted and Teacher

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Openings as of 7/26/2026

Elementary Gifted and Talented Teacher

• Position Type:
  Licensed Educators and Specialists/ Gifted and Talented
• Date Posted:
  7/21/2026
• Location:
  
  Washington Elementary School
• Date Available:
  
  08/19/2026

Benefits Eligibility Benefits Eligible

Schedule Teacher's Contract

Salary Range From $47,393 to $91,468

This position will be .5 FTE at Washington Elementary and .5 FTE at Roosevelt Elementary.

Position Purpose:The mission of FPS Gifted Services is to raise high end academic achievement for identified gifted students. The Gifted Services teacher implements services for students with academic giftedness, including providing accelerated math and ELA curricula and instruction, cluster grouping, and assessment of all students for service potential. The teacher partners with parents, administrators, instructional coaches, and classroom teachers to determine and meet the needs of high potential students.

The teacher will maintain records of services provided, monitor student growth, and determine ongoing services for students on their caseload.

Responsibilities:

Statement of Responsibility:
Serves as a teacher for elementary students using evidence-based practices (see North Dakota Best Practices in Gifted Education 2021 state document) to promote (a) the cognitive, social-emotional, and psychosocial skill development of (b) programming that meets their interests, strengths, and needs. Assess students for placement in services and monitor growth of students in services.

Curriculum Development and Instruction:

• Develop and deliver challenging, innovative, and differentiated curriculum tailored to the needs of gifted and talented students.
• Implement instructional strategies that promote critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving.
• Use a variety of assessment tools to evaluate student progress and adjust instructional methods accordingly.

Student Support and Advocacy:

• Identify and assess students for placement in gifted services using established criteria and assessments.
• Provide individual and small group support to address the academic and social-emotional needs of academically gifted students.
• Advocate for the needs of gifted students within the school community.

Collaboration and Communication:

• Collaborate with classroom teachers, administrators, and instructional coach to support the integration of students with giftedness into the general education curriculum.
• Communicate regularly with parents and guardians about student progress, goals, and needs.
• Organize and participate in professional development opportunities related to gifted education.

Program Management:

• Assist in the development, implementation, and evaluation of the school s Gifted Services program.
• Maintain accurate and confidential student records.
• Plan and facilitate enrichment activities, field trips, and special projects that enhance the gifted curriculum.
• Is an integral part of gifted educators  professional and ethical practice.
• Is based on systematic needs assessments and professional reflection.

Minimum Qualifications:
Education B.A. in Education
ND Teaching License
Possess strong reading and writing skills; have the ability to teach content beyond a student s grade level, especially in the areas of mathematics, literature, and rhetoric

Preferred Qualifications:
Experience teaching in general education classroom

Experience with delivering differentiated instruction
M.A. in Gifted Education or Educational Psychology of Gifted or close equivalent in the field of gifted education; and North Dakota endorsement in gifted education
Ability to implement all aspects of a comprehensive gifted program using North Dakota Best Practices for Gifted Programming document for guidelines
Understanding of research based best practices in gifted education; understanding of the cognitive and social emotional needs of gifted students; understanding of issues of equity in gifted education

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