Gifted Education Coach & Differentiation Specialist

Hopi Elementary School; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 37,000; Part time

Job summary

Hopi Elementary School in Phoenix, Arizona, seeks a .5 FTE Gifted Specialist to support gifted learners in grades 3–5 for Math and 4–5 for Reading. The role also includes coaching teachers and guiding differentiated learning opportunities on campus.

Responsibilities include designing differentiated curricula, modeling gifted instruction, and collaborating with staff to improve instructional outcomes. Requires AZ K-8 gifted endorsement and two years of gifted teaching experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related area.
• Minimum two years experience teaching gifted students (pull-out, cluster, or self-contained).
• Experience using data-driven decision making to improve instruction.
• Training and experience in instructional strategies and planning in Grades 6-8.

Responsibilities

• Provide content replacement for identified gifted learners in 3rd-5th grade for Math and 4th-5th grade for Reading.
• Offer guidance and support to cluster and regular classroom teachers.
• Differentiate curriculum to meet student needs.
• Coach teachers in developing authentic assessment activities.
• Collaborate with staff and families to improve student outcomes.
• Participate in meetings (staff, IEPs, 504s) to share information.

Skills

Gifted education knowledge

Differentiation strategies

Instructional coaching

Assessment development

Education

Bachelor's degree

2+ years gifted teaching

Data-driven instruction

Instructional strategies for Grades 6-8

Job description

Hopi Elementary School in Phoenix, Arizona, seeks a .5 FTE Gifted Specialist to support gifted learners in grades 3–5 for Math and 4–5 for Reading. The role also includes coaching teachers and guiding differentiated learning opportunities on campus.

Responsibilities include designing differentiated curricula, modeling gifted instruction, and collaborating with staff to improve instructional outcomes. Requires AZ K-8 gifted endorsement and two years of gifted teaching experience.