Elementary Teacher: Gifted & Specialist Crockett ES​/Mendez ES; SY

Elementary Teacher:
Gifted & Talented Specialist 50% Crockett ES/50% De Zavala ES (26-27 SY)

San Marcos Consolidated Independent School District CROCKETT ELEM - San Marcos, Texas Open in Google Maps

Job : 5854398

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Aug 11, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 5, 2026

JOB TITLE:

Teacher:
Gifted & Talented Specialist

WAGE/HOUR STATUS:

Exempt

REPORTS TO:

Principal

DEPT./SCHOOL:

Home Campus

DATE REVISED:

March 2025

PRIMARY

PURPOSE:

Provide students with appropriate learning activities and experiences designed to fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth. Enable students to develop competencies and skills to function successfully in society.

Education/Certification:

• EC-4 or EC-6 Generalist Certification
• Bachelor’s Degree from accredited university
• Valid Texas teaching certificate, with required endorsements for subject/level assigned
• ESL Certification is required within twelve months of employment for K-5 General Education, 6-12 English Language Arts Reading (ELAR), and Special Education (SPED) ACL Teachers.
• 30 hour GT foundation training completed

Special Knowledge/

Skills:

• Strong STEM related subject knowledge
• Knowledge of subjects assigned
• General knowledge of curriculum and instruction
• Strong organization, communication, and interpersonal skills

Experience:

• Three years of teaching experience (with GT students preferred)

• Use strategies and activities which result in:
• increased student performance in content area and on standardized assessments specific to the subject taught
• increased student success in meeting campus performance objectives addressing each of the Academic Excellence Indicators
• Develop and implement plans for the curriculum program assigned and show written
• evidence of preparation as required and meet the needs of students.
• Push into Gifted and Talented clustered classrooms to support integrated differentiated instruction.
• Utilize approved district co-teach models with the general education classroom teacher in support of integrating differentiated instruction.
• Prepare lessons that reflect accommodation for individual student differences.
• Present the subject matter according to guidelines established by Texas Education Agency, board policies, and administrative regulations independently and in collaboration with the clustered classroom teacher.
• Plan and use appropriate instructional/learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect accommodation for individual needs of students assigned.
• Communicate and promote expectations for high level performance from students and recognize excellence in achievement.
• Develop instructional activities, which incorporate appropriate student learning styles to meet student needs.
• Work cooperatively with special education teachers to modify curricula as needed for special education students according to guidelines established by Individual Education Plans.
• Communicate and interacts with students, parents, staff, and community in a positive manner.
• Cooperate with other members of the staff in planning and implementing instructional goals, objectives, and methods according to district requirements.
• Plan and supervise purposeful assignments for instructional assistants, and/or volunteers.
• Assist students in analyzing and improving methods and habits of study.
• Consistently assess student achievement through formal and informal testing and provide progress and interim reports as needed and required.
• Assume responsibility for extracurricular activities as assigned.
• Coordinate UIL events for the campus.
• Participate in GT Placement meetings.
• Participate in and be knowledgeable of providing Gifted and Talented (GT) assessments for students recommended for GT.
• Present for students a positive role model for students that supports the mission of the school district.
• Create a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to the physical, social, and emotional development of students.
• Manage student behavior and administer discipline according to board policies, administrative regulations, and the IEP…