Gifted and Teacher - Elementary - District Wide

Gifted and Talented Teacher
- Elementary
- District Wide -

Judson Independent School District All Elementary Schools
- Live Oak, Texas Open in Google Maps

• Job : 5776234
• Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
• Posted: Jun 11, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: Immediately

Title: Gifted and Talented Teacher
- Elementary

Department: College, Career, and Military Readiness

Reports To: Campus Principal

Compensation: Teacher Pay Scale

Days: 187

Revised: 06/11/2026

Provide G/T services that enable JISD to meet the state's goal for G/T students which is to ensure that those students who participate in G/T services demonstrate skills in self-directed learning, thinking, research, and communication, while developing innovative products and sophisticated performances that reflect individuality and creativity and are targeted to an audience outside the classroom. Elementary Gifted and Talented Teacher should kindle a student’s love of learning, desire to stretch and grow, and curiosity for the world around them.

Education and Certification Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university
• Valid Texas teaching certificate with required endorsements
• 30‑hour foundation course in gifted education
• Demonstrated competency in the core academic subject area assigned [Physical Education Teachers:
  Current automated external defibrillator (AED) and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certificate]
• Valid Texas Driver’s License
• Candidate must have satisfactory outcome of fingerprinting background check. Non‑refundable fee (approximately $50.00) paid by the employee.

Special Knowledge and Skills

• Knowledge of core academic subjects assigned
• Knowledge of curriculum and instruction
• Knowledge of the Texas State Plan for the Education of G/T students
• Knowledge of practices for the identification and assessment of G/T students
• Knowledge of curriculum and instruction for G/T and advanced students
• Knowledge of project‑based learning best practices and the Texas Performance Standards Project
• Knowledge of the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for elementary math, science, social studies and RLA
• Ability to evaluate instruction and teaching effectiveness for advanced students
• Ability to develop and deliver training to adult learners
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Experience

• Minimum of three (3) years of classroom teaching experience
• Experience in the development, implementation, and evaluation of project‑based learning
• Experience teaching G/T students is preferred

Instructional Strategies

• Plan and implement innovative and rigorous academic opportunities that will challenge and inspire students to stretch themselves academically, socially, and personally
• Manage complex schedules required to implement both G/T instruction to multiple grade levels and multiple campuses
• Communicate with parents and other stakeholders about current and upcoming academic opportunities related to gifted and talented services
• Plan and implement community showcases for student advanced products and performances
• Plan, present, and evaluate professional development related to G/T services, differentiation, and enrichment and acceleration
• Facilitate project‑based learning opportunities in several disciplines to provide students with the opportunity for differentiation and the creation of advanced products and performances utilizing the framework from the Texas Performance Standards Project or a similar set of performance standards, curricula, and assessments for differentiating instruction for G/T students
• Provide training and support as needed for parent and staff usage of software programs related to G/T identification and services.
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