Gifted & Talented Teacher (K-8) – Inspire Young Minds

Billings Public Schools; United States; On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Year-Round Insurance

TRS Retirement

Discretionary/Sick Days

Job summary

Billings Public Schools seeks a Gifted and Talented/Quest Teacher (K-8) across multiple locations for the 2026-2027 school year. The position follows the BEA salary schedule and offers year-round insurance, TRS retirement, and discretionary/sick days.

Candidates must have Montana Teaching Certificate, a Bachelor's in Education, and successful teaching experience, with a commitment to developing gifted learners through flexible programming and collaborative work with families and staff.

Qualifications

• Valid Montana Teaching Certificate is required.
• Bachelor's degree in Education is required.
• Successful teaching experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Teach reading, language arts, social studies, mathematics, and science using adopted curricula and gifted practices.
• Instruct pupils in citizenship and basic subject matter per state law and district procedures.
• Develop lesson plans and individualized/small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to each pupil.
• Translate lesson plans into learning experiences to maximize instructional time.
• Establish and maintain standards of pupil behavior for a functional learning atmosphere.
• Evaluate pupils’ academic and social growth, keep records, and prepare progress reports.
• Communicate with parents through conferences and other means to discuss pupil progress.
• Identify pupil needs and cooperate with staff to assess and address health, attitude, and learning problems.
• Create an effective learning environment with displays, bulletin boards, and activity centers.
• Maintain professional competence through in-service education and growth activities.
• Supervise pupils in out-of-classroom activities during the day.
• Administer group standardized tests as per district testing program.
• Participate in curriculum development programs as required.
• Participate in faculty committees and sponsorship of pupil activities.

Education

Montana Teaching Certificate

Bachelor's degree in Education

Job description

Billings Public Schools seeks a Gifted and Talented/Quest Teacher (K-8) across multiple locations for the 2026-2027 school year. The position follows the BEA salary schedule and offers year-round insurance, TRS retirement, and discretionary/sick days.

Candidates must have Montana Teaching Certificate, a Bachelor's in Education, and successful teaching experience, with a commitment to developing gifted learners through flexible programming and collaborative work with families and staff.