Gifted Resource Teacher - Elementary

Young World Physical Education; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Dental Insurance

Defined Benefit Pension plan

Voluntary retirement savings plans

Job summary

Young World Physical Education in Kansas City, Missouri is looking for a passionate Gifted Resource Teacher to enhance educational services for gifted learners. The role requires collaboration with classroom teachers and implementing innovative instructional strategies to foster creativity and critical thinking in students.

Qualified candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree in Education, relevant certifications, and at least three years of teaching experience. Benefits include health and dental insurance, along with a defined pension plan.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in education is required.
• Minimum of three years of successful teaching experience.
• Elementary certification is necessary.
• Willingness to attend courses for Gifted Education endorsement or certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to gifted learners and teachers at multiple sites.
• Implement instructional strategies designed for gifted learners.
• Collaborate with classroom teachers to expand gifted opportunities.
• Design and deliver differentiated learning experiences for gifted students.

Skills

Gifted Education endorsement or certification

Elementary certification

Classroom instruction

Collaboration with teachers

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Education

Master’s degree in Education or Curriculum and Instruction

Job description

Gifted Resource Teacher – Elementary

Location: Kansas City, Missouri

Job Details

Salary Grade: T01R – T06R

Department: Office of School Leadership

Reports to: Assistant Superintendent of School Leadership and Building Principals

FLSA Status: Exempt

Position Type: Full-Time

Purpose

The gifted resource teacher is a certified, professional educator who assures that school-based, Gifted Education services are delivered through a collaborative model that supports the continuum of services to exceptional education students. The model is designed to strengthen direct services for gifted learners and to enhance the quality of instruction offered to all students. The academic resource gifted teacher (GRT) will collaborate with classroom teachers to design differentiated lessons from the curriculum program of studies that will challenge students to learn at a faster rate, think on a higher level, and study sophisticated and complex content. The GRT will support the KCPS vision and mission by ensuring a highly rigorous, college and career preparatory curricular program that challenges students to think critically and to become global leaders. The GRT will also monitor and assure that students have the opportunity to participate in innovative programs designed specifically to meet the unique needs of gifted learners.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to gifted learners and teachers at multiple sites based on building goals and initiatives through the co‑teaching model of a particular skill or unit of study; offering flexible small group instruction as necessary; assisting with planning, modifying and differentiating instruction; and supporting gifted learners throughout the school day when appropriate.
• Implement research‑based, instructional strategies, specifically designed to meet the needs of gifted learners, using differentiated methods during Tier 1 and 2 instruction.
• Offer ongoing support to and collaborate with classroom teachers and district staff to expand gifted opportunities for students in general education settings.
• Integrate culturally relevant teaching practices and pedagogy.
• Suggest and model effective strategies and techniques and provide supplementary materials as needed.
• Communicate with parents and teachers to support and interpret data for better understanding as necessary.
• Maintain ongoing communication with parents.
• Communicate with building principals on an ongoing basis.
• Participate in professional development activities as they relate to best practice and gifted education.
• Regularly evaluate the effectiveness of the services, recommending necessary changes.
• Perform all other duties as assigned by the Assistant Superintendent of School Leadership.
• Attend and participate in district core data meetings, as necessary.
• Develop program objectives, enrichment units and process curricula gifted students.
• Provide students with opportunities for interaction with community, state, national, and international resources.
• Monitor students’ progress, keep accurate records, and prepare reports on a regular basis.
• Develop schedule to ensure students receive the designated number of minutes as required by the Department of Elementary Education.
• Utilize trauma‑informed care to support the social/emotional needs of identified gifted students.
• Participate in progress monitoring practices.
• Provide direct instruction to identified gifted students, ensuring services align with district and state guidelines for gifted education.
• Design and deliver differentiated learning experiences that extend beyond the regular classroom curriculum, offering students opportunities to engage at advanced levels aligned with their abilities and areas of interest.
• Create a learning environment that fosters creativity, critical thinking, and intellectual challenge for gifted learners.
• Support the district’s gifted identification process, including administering districtwide and individual screenings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education
• Elementary certification
• Gifted Education endorsement or certification (or willingness to attend courses to achieve endorsement or certification)
• Minimum of three years of successful teaching experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Education or Curriculum and Instruction

Terms of Employment

Length of work year: 207 days

Benefits: Health and Dental Insurance are provided. KCPS Defined Benefit Pension plan – mandatory nine percent contribution is required from employee and is matched by KCPS; voluntary retirement savings plans are also available.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None