Gifted and Talented Specialist K-8, District (2026-2027 School Year)

Greeley, CO - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position Type:
Elementary/PK-8 School Teaching/Gifted

Date Posted:
2/18/2026

Location:
District 6

Gifted and Talented Specialist K-8 District (2026-2027 School Year)

Classification: Exempt

Date Posted: February 18 2026

Contract Length/ Days: (2026-2027/ 190 Days)

Salary: Salary placement on our Certified Salary schedule is dependent on the employees education and/or work experience. Certified/licensed employees will be granted one (1) year for each full year of contractual and/or work experience up to a maximum of ten (10) years which includes in-district and out-of-district contractual teaching and/or work experience. Responsibility for verification of outside experience shall rest with the individual employee. Click here for more information.

Benefits: We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical dental vision and life insurance as well as other programs for benefit-eligible employees. The employee assistance program voluntary life insurance through PERA and 401(k) 403(b) & 457(b) plans are available to all employees regardless of hours worked and are available immediately (upon hire date). To learn more about our benefits please see our Benefits Overview.

Paid Leave: Article VII of the Master Contract covers the leave opportunities available for certified staff including sick and discretionary leave. More information about all leave options can be found here.

Reports to: GT Coordinator

Deadline for application: Until filled

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
Required:
Bachelors Degree
Colorado Teaching License with GT endorsement or PRAXIS passed
Preferred:
Experience in a related field
Masters Degree
Bilingual

JOB DESCRIPTION

Summary/Objective:The GT Specialist will be responsible for identifying students for gifted services developing individual student Advanced Learning Plans participating and conducting professional development in gifted education objectives collaborating in finding relevant resources for gifted students gathering interpreting and communicating gifted student data from multiple sources and communicating gifted education objectives activities and successes to all stakeholders.

Essential Functions:

Gather interpret and communicate gifted student data from multiple sources
Oversee the implementation of the program design including identification and advanced learning plan processes
Provide ongoing communication about gifted education objectives activities and successes to all stakeholders
Collaborate in finding appropriate resources to meet the needs of gifted students on caseload
Participate and lead professional development on characteristics and learning needs of gifted learners.
Support the District Strategic Plan for gifted services.

Additional Qualifications:Applicant must have the knowledge of intellectual and social/emotional needs of gifted learners experience with differentiated instructional strategies possess strong communication skills and be willing to participate and lead GT professional development. It is highly recommended that the applicant possess strong communication skills flexibility and be a self-directed learner.

Other Duties:Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Regular attendance is required for this position.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Work Environment/ Physical Demands:Ability to sit for long periods of time numerous distractions visual auditory and ambulatory acuity important. Occasional lifting of up to 30 pounds.

Travel: None

Thank you for your interest in working for Greeley-Evans School District 6. Please feel free to contact our Human Resource Office at with any questions.

EEO/AAP Statement
Greeley-Evans School District 6 shall not discriminate in its employment or hiring practices on the basis of race color creed sex sexual orientation gender expression gender identity religion national origin ancestry age genetic information veteran status marital status or disability. The District shall identify solicit and consider applicants for employment from a broad spectrum of qualified individuals who will contribute to that effort. The Superintendent is committed to cultural diversity among district personnel as a means of enriching educational experience. The District shall identify solicit and consider applicants for employment from a broad spectrum of qualified individuals who will contribute to that effort.

Complaint procedures have been established for current employees prospective employees and applicants for employment. The name of the responsible employee who has been identified as the Compliance Officer and Title IX Coordinator for the District is as follows:
James Donahue Title IX Coordinator & Compliance Officer
1025 Ninth Avenue Greeley CO 80631
Phone:
Email address:

Required Experience: