Gifted and Talented (GT) Teacher

Huntsville School District
Job Description

Job Title: Gifted and Talented (GT) Teacher

Reports To: Gifted and Talented Coordinator

Contracted Days: 190

Job Summary:  The GT Teacher is responsible for delivering differentiated, rigorous instruction that meets the academic, social, and emotional needs of gifted learners in alignment with Arkansas Department of Education standards. This role emphasizes fostering critical thinking, creativity, and a supportive learning environment tailored to students’ abilities and potential.

Essential Duties:

• Develop and deliver instruction aligned with District curriculum and GT best practices.
• Differentiate lessons to accommodate various learning styles and the needs of gifted students.
• Use diverse assessment tools to monitor and support student progress.
• Collaborate with general education staff to support differentiated instruction and provide resources related to gifted education.
• Integrate technology effectively into instruction to enhance learning.
• Maintain accurate records of student progress, including documentation for identification and programming per district and state regulations.
• Communicate regularly with families about student performance and program opportunities.
• Participate in professional development and remain current on trends and standards in gifted education.
• Maintain classroom management strategies that promote a safe, respectful, and engaging learning environment.
• Participate in school and district-level meetings, planning sessions, and committees as needed.
• Uphold district policies, ensure equity in student treatment, and supervise students as required.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications: 

• Must hold a valid Arkansas teaching license for Gifted & Talented Education
• Strong instructional and content knowledge, with emphasis on student-centered learning.
• Ability to design engaging, cross-curricular learning experiences.
• Familiarity with strategies for supporting diverse learners.
• Effective classroom management and communication skills.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and collaboration.
• Proficiency in educational technology to enhance student engagement and achievement.

Physical Demands: 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and talk or hear and sometimes walk and sit. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 50 lbs. such as boxes of books and laptop carts. The employee is directly responsible for the safety, well-being, or work output of other people. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as reading handwritten or typed material, and the ability to adjust focus. The position requires the individual to meet multiple demands from several people and interact with the public and other staff.

Work Environment: 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. 

The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud. Duties are performed indoors and occasionally outdoors.

Other: 

Note: This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions or working conditions associated with the job. This job description is not a contract of employment or a promise or guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment. The school district may add to, modify, or delete any aspect of this job (or the position itself) at any time as it deems necessary.

Salary : $50,000 - $69,435