Teacher - Gifted & Talented (K-8): 2026-27 SY at Rocky Mountain Classical Academy – Colorado Springs, Colorado

The GT Teacher designs and delivers differentiated instruction to meet the needs of gifted and talented students, fostering critical thinking, creativity, and advanced problem-solving skills. This role collaborates with classroom teachers, administrators, and families to support student growth and achievement, contributing to the school’s mission to cultivate a challenging and inclusive learning environment.

Compensation and Benefits

• Full-time, Exempt
• Salary based on education and experience
• Eligible for health, dental, vision, retirement, and paid leave benefits

• Bachelor’s degree in Education or a related field (preferred)
• Strong communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to create a supportive and inclusive classroom environment
• Commitment to fostering a love of learning and higher-order thinking skills in students

Preferred

• Experience teaching gifted and talented students
• Proficiency with assessment tools and differentiated instructional strategies

Duties and Responsibilities

• Design and deliver engaging, differentiated instructional strategies for gifted and talented students.
• Assess and identify the needs of gifted learners to create individualized learning plans.
• Collaborate with classroom teachers to integrate advanced learning opportunities within the general curriculum.
• Foster a positive and inclusive classroom environment that encourages creativity, critical thinking, and collaboration.
• Communicate effectively with students, parents, and staff regarding student progress and program offerings.
• Maintain thorough, accurate, and manageable records of student assessment data.
• Use a variety of teaching methods, resources, and organizational arrangements to present subject matter to students.
• Design instruction based on formal and informal assessments of student abilities and needs.
• Differentiate instruction to meet student needs by teaching higher-level thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Model and facilitate goal-setting, time-management, cooperative, and independent learning skills.
• Structure student use of available technology to enhance learning, increase productivity, and promote creativity.
• Use appropriate assessment information in instructional planning, implementation, and evaluation of student learning.
• Participate in professional growth opportunities to enhance instruction.
• Access continuing professional development to address specific needs of the gifted and talented population.
• Collaborate in the facilitation of professional development for classroom teachers.

Essential Job Functions

• Instruction and lesson delivery
• Student assessment, data collection, and progress monitoring
• Collaboration with teachers, staff, and parents
• Professional development and program support
• Administrative duties (lesson plans, reports)

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Competencies

• Strong planning, organizational, and classroom management skills
• Professional commitment to ongoing growth and development
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues, administrators, and parents
• Capacity to manage multiple priorities and adapt to interruptions
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Proficiency with technology and common software applications, including Google Suite, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint), and student data management systems

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

• Classroom and school environment
• Frequent standing, walking, and interaction with students
• Occasional lifting of instructional materials
• Regular use of computers and educational technology

Disclaimer

This job description is not intended to include all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications required of the employee. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time, with or without notice.