Elementary Gifted & Talented Educator - Enrichment & Inquiry

Young World Physical Education; Spartanburg (SC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Gifted and Talented Teacher - Elementary (District) in Spartanburg School District Three provides specialized instruction and enrichment for gifted and advanced learners in grades 3–5. The teacher designs rigorous learning experiences promoting critical thinking, creativity, problem solving, inquiry, and advanced academic growth.

The role supports gifted identification and assessment, coordinates Brain Boosters enrichment for second graders, differentiates instruction, analyzes data, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university required.
• Valid South Carolina teaching certificate required.
• Gifted and Talented endorsement or certification required or willingness to obtain within the timeframe established by the district.
• Successful elementary teaching experience preferred.
• Experience with gifted education, enrichment, differentiated instruction, and/or student assessment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct gifted and talented instruction and enrichment for identified students in grades 3–5.
• Design rigorous, standards-aligned learning experiences that extend beyond the general education curriculum and promote critical thinking, creativity, inquiry, problem solving, collaboration, and authentic application.
• Differentiate instruction based on student readiness, interests, strengths, and learning needs while maintaining high expectations for student growth.
• Plan and facilitate Brain Boosters enrichment experiences for second-grade students to develop reasoning, creativity, problem solving, and higher-order thinking skills.
• Coordinate and support the district’s gifted and talented referral, assessment, identification, and placement processes in accordance with district procedures and state requirements.
• Administer and/or coordinate assessments used for gifted identification and maintain accurate assessment, eligibility, and service documentation.
• Analyze multiple sources of student data to inform instruction, enrichment, identification, and program improvement.
• Collaborate with teachers, administrators, families, and district personnel to support gifted and advanced learners and communicate information related to student services and placement.
• Serve as an instructional resource to teachers by providing strategies and resources for differentiation, enrichment, and appropriate levels of academic challenge.
• Coordinate schedules and services across assigned elementary schools to promote consistent and equitable implementation of the district’s gifted and talented program.
• Maintain required student records and ensure confidentiality of student information.
• Participate in professional learning and remain current on research, instructional practices, and state requirements related to gifted education.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Education

Bachelor’s degree

South Carolina teaching certificate

Gifted and Talented endorsement or certification

Job description

The Gifted and Talented Teacher - Elementary (District) in Spartanburg School District Three provides specialized instruction and enrichment for gifted and advanced learners in grades 3–5. The teacher designs rigorous learning experiences promoting critical thinking, creativity, problem solving, inquiry, and advanced academic growth.

The role supports gifted identification and assessment, coordinates Brain Boosters enrichment for second graders, differentiates instruction, analyzes data, and