Certified Gifted Education Specialist

• Position Type: Certified Teaching / Instruction/ Specialist
• Date Posted: 2/11/2026
• Location: Districtwide
• Date Available: 07/27/2026
• Closing Date: Until Filled
• Certified elementary or secondary teacher.
• Endorsed bilingual, ESL and/or SEI teacher.
• Endorsed Gifted Education teacher.
• Has at least three years of teaching experience with excellent evaluations.
• Demonstrates proficiency in teaching gifted learners as evidenced by principal's evaluations and student achievement.
• Demonstrates knowledge of state and federal program guidelines for servicing gifted learners.
• Demonstrates skills necessary to assist gifted education teachers with the implementation and integration of best practice teaching models and instructional methodologies into all gifted education classrooms.
• Demonstrates proficiency in principles, strategies and methods of working with gifted learners.
• Demonstrates knowledge of state program guidelines for gifted education students.
• Demonstrates knowledge of state and national Gifted Education Standards.
• Views self as a learner and seeks professional challenges.
• Demonstrates leadership qualities and works comfortably with adults.
• Holds high expectations for her/himself and colleagues, as well as students.
• Stays focused, open and committed to a set of beliefs with a willingness to accept the challenges of sharing a strong and committed belief in gifted education for diverse student populations.
• Commitment to on-going professional development in gifted education as evidenced by working with colleagues, attending and presenting at conferences, workshops and classes.
• Demonstrates proficiency in communicating in a meaningful way with all stakeholders regarding Gifted Education classroom instructional strategies.
• Evidence of independent decision-making skills.
• Evidence of collaborative skills.
• Evidence of leadership in delivery of professional development for teachers.
• Spanish speaking ability desirable.
• Responsibilities are determined in part by the goals, objectives and requirements for providing academic services to all gifted learners.
• Provides classroom support in effectively teaching gifted learners.
• Works with Director of Special Services in providing resources that promotes academic achievement for all gifted learners.
• Plans and facilitates monthly meetings which focus on developing teacher knowledge in gifted education.
• Provides classroom support consistent with the goals of the Gifted Education Program in the Cartwright School District. This may include observing teachers, co-planning with teachers, providing resources and conducting dialogue sessions.
• Models effective use of differentiated instruction for teachers.
• Participates in staff development activities such as content workshops, summer institutes and monthly meetings.
• Assists in providing training for all certified and classified instructional staff on instructional practices for gifted learners.
  
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• Continues own professional development through at least the following activities: involvement in professional organizations; attendance and presentation at professional conferences; facilitation of colleague visits and school visitations; preparation of publications, and continuous professional reading. Stays informed on all matters of importance related to student achievement and program evaluation.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate.
• Knowledge of applicable Federal, state, county and city statutes, rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of applicable Cartwright School District and departmental policies and procedures.
• Positions in this class typically require: stooping, reaching, pulling, lifting, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions.
• Medium Work:
  Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

To assist the Assistant Director of Special Services and the school sites in providing academic services to all gifted learners.

• Certified elementary or secondary…