Gifted Education Teacher: Enrichment & Growth

Mesa Public Schools; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Sick leave

Retirement benefits via ASRS

Life insurance

Job summary

Mesa Public Schools is seeking a gifted resource teacher to support identified gifted elementary students with pullout instruction and campus-based enrichment. The role focuses on providing advanced learning experiences and addressing intellectual and social-emotional needs, while collaborating with staff across sites.

Candidates must have Arizona certification, a valid teaching credential, and demonstrated commitment to gifted services, with a willingness to participate in ongoing professional

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Arizona Teaching Certification required.
• Prior teaching experience required.
• Associate teacher, student teaching or practicum experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates advanced subject matter knowledge for gifted learners.
• Delivers differentiated, in-depth pullout instruction and enrichment.
• Plans lessons aligned to gifted program goals and standards.
• Uses technology to enhance learning and assessment.
• Maintains accurate student records and communication with families.
• Collaborates with staff to support identification and services for gifted learners.
• Engages in professional development and district initiatives.

Skills

Bachelor’s degree

Arizona teaching certification

Gifted education

Differentiated instruction

Data-driven instruction

Professional collaboration

Communication skills

Professional presentation

Growth mindset

Classroom management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Arizona teaching certification

Student teaching or practicum

Job description

Mesa Public Schools is seeking a gifted resource teacher to support identified gifted elementary students with pullout instruction and campus-based enrichment. The role focuses on providing advanced learning experiences and addressing intellectual and social-emotional needs, while collaborating with staff across sites.

Candidates must have Arizona certification, a valid teaching credential, and demonstrated commitment to gifted services, with a willingness to participate in ongoing professional