Gifted Science Teacher - Mountain Trail MS

2026-27 Gifted Science Teacher - Mountain Trail MS

Location:

Mountain Trail Middle School, Phoenix, Arizona. Recruitment for 2026-27 school year.

• Job
• Final date to receive applications:
  Posted until filled
• Re-Posted:
  May 15, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date:
  Jul 27, 2026
• Position Type: 1.0 FTE (Full Time)
• FTE: 1.0
• Non-Interim Position
• Dates: 7/27/2026 - 5/27/2027

The job of Gifted Specialist in the Journey Gifted Middle School Program at Mountain Trail Middle School is to provide instruction to gifted students in grades 7 & 8 by developing lesson plans and delivering group and individual student instruction with established curriculum guidelines; collaborating with other teachers, professional staff, and administrators in addressing instructional and classroom issues; and responding to inquiries from parents or guardians regarding the instructional program and student progress.

• Provide instruction to gifted identified students in grades 7 & 8 in Social Studies and Science.
• Work with Director of Gifted Education to support departmental goals.
• Attend Gifted Specialist in services.
• Oversee nomination for gifted testing at school level.
• Preside over the monthly gifted cluster teacher meetings.
• Provide staff development opportunities at the school level.
• Attend district staff development opportunities related to gifted education.
• Gather data for program evaluation purposes.
• Administer subject‑specific assessments for assessing student competency levels and/or developing individualized learning plans.
• Advise parents and/or legal guardians of student progress to communicate expectations, achievements, and improvement methods.
• Assess student progress toward objectives to provide feedback to students, parents, and administration.
• Collaborate with instructional staff, other school personnel, parents, and community resources to improve overall student outcomes and support the school improvement plan.
• Counsel students to improve performance, health status, problem‑solving techniques, and personal issues.
• Demonstrate pedagogical approaches that engage learners and address individual student requirements.
• Differentiates classroom work to provide instructional materials for individualized learning within established lesson plans.
• Facilitate student learning to achieve success in academic, interpersonal, and daily living skills.
• Instruct students to improve academic success through a defined course of study.
• Manage student behavior to provide a safe and optimal learning environment.
• Monitor students in various educational environments to provide a safe and positive learning environment.
• Organize age‑appropriate indoor and outdoor activities to ensure student participation in learning activities.
• Participate on PLC team to review data and instructional practices.
• Participate in staff, district, IEPs, 504s, and other meetings to gather required information.
• Maintain written materials such as grades, attendance, anecdotal records to document student progress and meet mandated requirements.
• Report health and safety issues to administrators and appropriate agencies to maintain student safety and comply with regulations.
• Respond to emergency situations to resolve immediate safety concerns or direct to appropriate personnel.
• Respond to inquiries from teachers, parents, administrators to resolve issues and provide information.

Perform other related duties as assigned to ensure efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

• Apply assessment instruments and operate standard office equipment and software.
• Teach Arizona State recognized standards and prepare accurate records.
• Perform algebra and/or geometry, read technical information, compose documents, facilitate discussions, and analyze situations to define issues.
• Understand applicable codes, policies, regulations, plans, and developmental stages.
• Schedule activities, meet and solve problems with data and equipment, and work flexibly with diverse individuals.

Work under limited supervision, direct other persons within a small work unit,…