Elementary Gifted Teacher

Elementary Gifted Teacher

Ferguson-Florissant School District STEAM ACADEMY MIDDLE SCHOOL – Ferguson, Missouri

Job : 5644350

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Apr 14, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Jul 1, 2026

In Ferguson-Florissant, we believe that giftedness is a journey of discovery that begins the moment a child starts to ask “Why?” We are looking for a creative, intellectually curious, and equity‑minded Gifted Teacher to join our PROBE program at the elementary level. You aren't just a teacher; you are a facilitator of wonder, a mentor to divergent thinkers, and a champion for scholars who see the world through a different lens.

As part of the FFSD “New Chapter,” you will create a learning sanctuary where “out‑of‑the‑box” thinking isn’t just encouraged—it’s the curriculum. If you are ready to challenge our most advanced young minds to explore, create, and lead, your next chapter starts here.

As a PROBE teacher, you will provide a specialized, high‑interest curriculum designed to meet the unique academic and social‑emotional needs of gifted elementary scholars. Working in a student‑centered environment, you will deliver interdisciplinary units that emphasize critical thinking, creative problem‑solving, and independent inquiry. You will serve as an advocate for gifted education within your building, ensuring that our program identifies and serves a diverse population of students who represent the full brilliance of our community.

• The Gifted Specialist: You hold a valid Missouri Teaching Certification in Gifted Education (K-12).
• Degree Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree required;
  Master’s Degree in Gifted Education or a related field of high‑ability learning is highly preferred.
• The “Inquiry” Expert: You are a master of Project‑Based Learning (PBL) and the “maker” mindset, capable of turning complex concepts into age‑appropriate adventures for K‑5 students.
• Equity Champion: You are committed to the PROBE mission of inclusive excellence, ensuring that gifted identification and services reach students from all backgrounds, cultures, and zip codes.
• Relational Expert: You understand “asynchronous development”—the idea that a child can be a genius in math but still a 7‑year‑old at heart—and you provide the empathy and structure they need to flourish.

• Design the Deep Dive: Develop and implement rigorous, thematic units that allow students to explore everything from robotics and philosophy to environmental science and the arts.
• Facilitate Higher‑Order Thinking: Move beyond standard grade‑level expectations to challenge students with evaluative, analytical, and creative tasks that push the boundaries of traditional elementary learning.
• Nurture the Social‑Emotional: Lead small‑group discussions and activities that address the unique needs of gifted children, such as perfectionism, intense curiosity, and peer relationships.
• Advocate for Identification: Partner with classroom teachers and families to identify students for the PROBE program, with a specific focus on unearthing “hidden” talent in underrepresented populations.
• Building Consultant: Act as a resident expert for staff and families, providing differentiation strategies and resources to support high‑ability learners throughout the school day.

• Primary Support: Coordinator of Gifted Programs

• Classification: Exempt, Certified Staff
• Work Year: 10‑Month Academic Calendar (187 Contract Days)
• Salary: Based on the Teacher Salary Schedule, determined by experience and advanced degree attainment.
• Benefits: Full‑time Eligibility (Medical, Dental, Vision, & PSRS/PEERS Retirement).

We don’t just hire teachers; we invest in the architects of wonder.

• PROBE Toolkit: Access to specialized instructional materials, technology, and a dedicated budget for gifted‑specific enrichment.
• Health & Heart: 100% district‑paid medical, dental, and vision plans, plus access to our Ferg-Flor Care district health clinic for your wellness.
• A Collaborative Network: Join a passionate…