Gifted and Talented Coordinator

Fountain; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Tulsa Public Schools is seeking a Coordinator of Gifted and Talented to lead the K-12 G/T program, design and evaluate service delivery, oversee screening/identification, and manage budget and reporting. The role chairs the district advisory committee and partners with leadership to advocate for gifted students.

The candidate will work with district and state plans to ensure compliance and quality of services, leveraging teaching experience to guide program development and mentor instructional

Qualifications

• 3+ years teaching experience in gifted and talented education
• Supervisory experience in gifted and talented education
• Experience developing a successful gifted program
• Oklahoma teaching certification required
• Valid Driver's License

Responsibilities

• Plan and evaluate the districtwide K-12 G/T service delivery model
• Oversee district G/T screening and identification
• Manage the G/T budget and state reporting
• Monitor school-based G/T services for compliance with district and state plans
• Chairs the District Gifted and Talented Advisory Committee

Skills

Gifted & Talented program leadership

Public speaking

Budget management

Policy compliance

Team supervision

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

Address 2710 E 11th St, Tulsa, OK 74104, USA

Salary/Grade: Educational Grade 05 | EG-5

Tulsa Public Schools’ existing salary schedules provide career increment adjustments based on education/experience and/or years of creditable service. For more information about the salary for this specific position, please review the Salary Schedule for the corresponding Salary Grade (listed above).

Position Summary

The Coordinator of Gifted and Talented leads the district's K-12 gifted and talented program. The role designs and evaluates the districtwide service delivery model, oversees student screening and identification, and monitors school-based G/T services for compliance with district and state plans. The Coordinator chairs the District Gifted and Talented Advisory Committee, manages the program budget, maintains the district's state-approved G/T plan and required state reporting, and serves as evaluator of record for the G/T Instructional Mentors. The role serves on the Assistant Superintendent's Leadership Team and advocates districtwide for the needs of gifted students.

Key Functions

• Plans, implements, and evaluates the districtwide K-12 gifted and talented service delivery model
• Oversees district G/T screening and identification
• Manages the G/T budget and completes required state gifted and talented reporting
• Monitors school-based G/T services for compliance with district and state plans
• Chairs the District Gifted and Talented Advisory Committee

Minimum Qualifications

Experience

• Three (3) years successful gifted and talented education teaching experience
• Supervisory experience in gifted and talented educationExperience in developing a successful gifted program

Licenses and Certifications

• Possess an Oklahoma teaching certification required
• Possess a Valid Driver's License

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Extensive knowledge of working with gifted and talented students
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Office Suite
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred
• Ability to communicate effectively and efficiently in a variety of settings, including public speaking
• Ability to move between independent and collaborative work with ease
• Open to change and applies critical thinking while developing solutions based on new guidelines, methods, and techniques
• Ability to manage up and down and create buy-in from people with diverse perspectives and backgrounds for new ideas and approaches

About Our District

At Tulsa Public Schools, our mission is to inspire and prepare every student to love learning, achieve ambitious goals, and make positive contributions to our world. We are the destination for extraordinary educators and staff who work with our community and families to ignite the joy of learning and prepare every student for the greatest success in college, careers, and life. Our core values of equity, character, excellence, team, and joy guide how we work and interact with each other and our community.