Elementary Gifted Teacher

Position Type:

Elementary School Teaching/Gifted

Date Posted:

2/9/2026

Location:

Long Creek Elementary

Date Available:

07/28/2026

Closing Date:

07/28/2026

Job Title

Gifted Education Teacher (Grades K 12 or Assigned Levels)

Reports To

Principal / Director of Special Programs / Assistant Superintendent (as assigned)

Job Summary

The Gifted Education Teacher is responsible for planning, delivering, and evaluating differentiated instruction designed to meet the unique academic, social, and emotional needs of identified gifted students. The teacher will implement the district's gifted education program in compliance with Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) regulations and collaborate with staff, parents, and administrators to ensure high-quality gifted services.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Provide direct instructional services to identified gifted students in accordance with the district's Gifted Education Program Plan

Develop and implement enrichment and acceleration opportunities aligned with Mississippi College- and Career-Readiness Standards (MCCRS)

Differentiate curriculum, instruction, and assessment to address advanced learning needs

Support the development of critical thinking, creativity, problem-solving, and independent learning skills

Participate in the identification, referral, and placement process for gifted students, as required

Maintain accurate records, documentation, and compliance reports as required by MDE

Collaborate with general education teachers to support appropriate instructional strategies for gifted learners

Communicate effectively with parents/guardians regarding student progress and program goals

Participate in professional development related to gifted education

Serve on school or district committees related to gifted services, as assigned

Uphold district policies, state regulations, and professional ethical standards

Perform other duties as assigned by administration

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university

Valid Mississippi Educator License

Knowledge of gifted education principles, differentiation strategies, and curriculum design

Strong organizational, communication, and collaboration skills

Required Mississippi Licensure & Endorsements

Primary Endorsement

Gifted Education (K 12)

Endorsement Code: 106

This endorsement authorizes the teacher to provide gifted education services to eligible students in grades K 12.

Licensure Requirements

Standard Educator License (Class A or AA) with Gifted Education (K 12) endorsement, OR

Educator actively enrolled in an MDE-approved gifted endorsement program (per district and MDE compliance guidelines)

Note: Mississippi requires teachers providing gifted instruction to hold (or be actively pursuing) the Gifted Education endorsement in accordance with MDE Gifted Education Regulations.

Preferred Qualifications

Master's degree in Gifted Education, Curriculum & Instruction, or a related field

Prior experience teaching or serving gifted students

Training in enrichment models, acceleration strategies, or project-based learning

Experience with compliance documentation and state program monitoring

Physical & Work Requirements

Ability to stand, walk, and move between classrooms or campuses as assigned

Ability to lift up to 25 pounds

Ability to work in a classroom or pull-out instructional setting for extended periods