Shasta Elementary School Talented and Gifted Teacher- Temporary

Shasta Elementary School; Klamath Falls (OR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Shasta Elementary School in Klamath Falls, Oregon is seeking a Talented and Gifted Teacher for a temporary assignment for the 2027/2028 school year. The role focuses on organizing, implementing, and supporting instructional strategies to meet the needs of gifted students in alignment with district priorities and laws.

The candidate should hold TSPC licensure with 3 years of teaching experience and be prepared to collaborate with staff, parents, and district personnel.

Qualifications

• Holds appropriate licensure with TSPC and 3 years teaching experience.
• Ability to work with children, parents, and school personnel.
• Reliable transportation and valid driver’s license with good record.

Responsibilities

• Advocate for the academic enrichment needs of TAG students.
• Identify TAG students using assessments.
• Plan and develop programs for TAG students.
• Train staff on TAG practices as needed.
• Collaborate with other TAG teachers for groups.
• Communicate TAG guidelines to staff and parents.
• Use data to monitor TAG student growth.
• Collaborate with district personnel and community partners.
• Maintain open communication with families.
• Utilize technology to manage job duties.
• Maintain regular on-time attendance.
• Be a contributing member of a high-performing team.

Skills

TAG knowledge

Teaching experience

Communication skills

Technology fluency

Education

B.A. or M.A.

Second language preferred

Job description

Shasta Elementary School Talented and Gifted Teacher- Temporary

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Job Details

Job ID: 5955252

Application Deadline: Oct 14, 2026 4:00 PM (Pacific Standard Time)

Posted: Oct 08, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

This is a temporary position for the remainder of the 2027/2028 school year.

GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION: This employee is responsible for organizing, implementing, and supporting instructional strategies to meet the needs of gifted student in accordance with district priorities, state, and federal law. This employee may facilitate professional development related to the education of the district’s TAG students.
Knowledge of K-12 Education
Knowledge of child growth and development at each level of instruction
Physical ability to adhere to OSHA and district safety regulations. Work within the district’s communicable disease control plan (blood borne pathogens) and be aware of the existence and potential exposure to hazardous chemicals as identified on the MSDS sheets.

EDUCATION: B.A., or M.A. Second language preferred.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• 1. A minimum of three years of teaching experience.
• 2. Demonstrates a commitment to advocate for the academic enrichment needs of all students.
• 3. Communicates TAG guidelines to staff and parents in accordance with local, state, and federal laws, and board policy.
• 4. Uses appropriate assessments to identify TAG students across the district.
• 5. Supports implementation of best practices for students.
• 6. Supports implementation of culturally responsive, social emotional learning and trauma informed teaching practices and anti-bias education.
• 7. Plans and develops programs or services for the needs of elementary and secondary TAG students.
• 8. Partners and plans collaboratively with other TAG teacher for each group of TAG students.
• 9. Provides appropriate schedules for TAG students, involving school personnel as required.
• 10. Promotes effective TAG instructional methods by facilitating staff training in accordance with district requests for training.
• 11. Uses state, district, and classroom assessment data, and other evidence to monitor annual growth of TAG students.
• 12. Demonstrates an ability to effectively work and communicate with students, parents, and school personnel from diverse cultures and/or backgrounds.
• 13. Consults with district personnel, community members, parents, and outside organizations to promote learning opportunities for TAG students.
• 14. Works collaboratively to implement district and program initiatives.
• 15. Uses technology fluently to manage all components of the job requirements.
• 16. Works to establish open lines of communication with parents, students, colleagues, and community organizations.
• 17. Maintains regular on-time attendance.
• 18. Willing to be a contributing member of a highly effective team by demonstrating commitment, flexibility, positivity, collaboration and sense of humor.
• 19. Performs related duties as assigned by the elementary and secondary curriculum directors.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• 1. Holds appropriate licensure with TSPC with 3 years of teaching experience.
• 2. Ability to work with children, parents, and school personnel.
• 3. Dependable transportation, current driver’s license and good driving record.

Position Type: Temporary

Job Requirements

• At least 3 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Master degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Jeff Bullock , School Improvement Director
• District Office
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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