2026-2027 1.0 FTE Gifted Specialist (.5 FTE Hopi ES and .5 Cherokee ES)
$49,847–$74,358 year
On-site · Scottsdale, Arizona, United States
Job Summary
The Gifted Specialist will serve as a content replacement teacher for identified gifted learners in 3rd–5th grade for Math and 4th–5th grade for Reading, and will also provide guidance and support to cluster and regular classroom teachers on campus. Responsibilities include implementing gifted instruction and differentiation strategies, coaching teachers in development of appropriate and authentic assessments, developing differentiated curriculum to meet student needs, collaborating with instructional staff and parents, counseling students to support performance and well-being, participating in meetings (e.g., IEPs, 504s), and responding to inquiries to support overall student outcomes within the school improvement plan. The role requires a Bachelor's degree, at least two years of experience teaching gifted students, data-driven instructional planning, and licensing with Gifted and SEI endorsements; the position is funded as a 1.0 FTE (half-time Gifted Specialist for Hopi ES and half-time for Cherokee ES) with an exempt status and is located in Scottsdale, AZ.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in job-related area
- Minimum two years experience teaching gifted students (pull-out, cluster, or self-contained)
- Experience using data driven decision-making to improve classroom instruction
- Training and experience in instructional strategies and planning in Grades 6-8
- Licensing Requirements: Standard Professional Elementary, K-8 certificate from AZ. Department of Education with Gifted and SEI endorsements
- Valid IVP fingerprint clearance card from the Department of Public Safety
- Read technical information, compose a variety of documents, and/or facilitate group discussions; and analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions
- Applying assessment instruments; operating standard office equipment including using pertinent software applications; teaching Arizona State recognized standards; preparing and maintaining accurate records
- Schedule activities, meetings, and/or events; Gather, collate, and/or classify data; Flexibility to work with others; Work with data utilizing defined processes; Ability to work with diverse individuals; Problem solving with data and equipment
- Establishing and maintaining constructive relationships; adapting to changing work priorities; maintaining confidentiality; exhibiting tact and patience; working flexible hours
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