Teacher K-12 Gifted Education

Orchard Farm School District is seeking a certifiedGifted Education teacher to join our team for the 2026-2027 school year!

Our mission is to empower each learner to excel in diverse communities. Located in St Charles MO with a current enrollment of approximately 2600 students our district is mostly situated between Highway 370 and north to West Alton MO where the two rivers farmland to planned communitiesour district has a unique culture to embraceold traditions with the new traditions.

Offering a great benefits package allows staff to embrace both work and enjoy those greatest life moments. Employees receive health dental vision and life insurance paid for the employee by the district. Paid time off along with tuition reimbursement and many professional developement opportunities are also offered. Retirement Pension plan offered through PEERS to help round out the benefits along with many supplemental plans and a 403/457(b) offering.

SOAR with OFSD and be part of the next generations learning experience. Apply Today!

social emotional needs of advanced learners. The position serves students across multiple grade levels and collaborates with classroom teachers to support advanced learning opportunities within the general education setting.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Masterdegree or higher in Gifted Education Curriculum and instruction or related field
• Appropriate Missouri Teaching certificatewith Gifted Education (must be able to obtain)
• Prior experience teaching gifted or advanced learners preferred
• Strong collaboration and communicationskills
• Knowledge of characteristics and instructionalneeds of gifted learners
• Knowledge of state standards federal and state regulations and law
• Knowledge of subject matter content and assessment strategies
• Knowledge of best practices in curriculumand instruction
• Ability to relate to students staff and parents in a positive manner
• Ability to communicate clearly in verbal and written form
• Ability to follow written and oral communication
• Ability to problem solve

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

An individual who holds this position is required to:

• Providedirectinstructiontoidentifiedgiftedstudentsthroughscheduledpull-outclassesacrossmultiplegradelevels.

• DesignandimplementenrichmentcurriculumalignedtoMissouriLearningStandards.

• Differentiateinstructiontomeettheacademicneedsofgiftedandadvancedlearners.

• Facilitateproject-basedinquiry-basedandproblem-solvinglearningexperiences.

• Collaboratewithclassroomteacherstosupportdifferentiationandtalentdevelopment.

• AssistwithidentificationandscreeningprocessesforgiftedservicesinaccordancewithMissouriDESEguidelines.

• Monitorstudentprogressandmaintainappropriateprogramdocumentation.

• Communicatewithparentsandstaffregardinggiftedservicesandstudentprogress.

• Participateinprofessionaldevelopmentrelatedtogiftededucationandadvancedinstructionalstrategies.

AdditionalDuties and Responsibilities

An individual who holds this position is required to:

• Participate in faculty and professional meetings educational conferences mentor programs and teacher training workshops.
• Attends staff meetings and serves on staff committees as required.
• Maintain a physically and aesthetically attractive classroom setting and exercise proper care of district equipment.
• Perform additional tasks and assume such other responsibilities as assigned by the building Principal/ Student Services.

Skills and Abilities

An individual who holds this position must have the ability to:

• Read analyze and interpret professional journals Board policy administrative procedures and forms and governmental regulations and guidance
• Complete forms write reports and engage in written correspondence with parents Present information effectively and respond to questions
• Write clear and complete lesson plans
• Work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference
• Apply concepts such as fractions percentages ratios and proportions to practical situations
• Solve a variety of problems in many different situations
• Interpret instructions presented in written oral diagram or schedule form
• Apply knowledge of current educational theory and instructional techniques while presenting subject matter to students Identify needs and abilities of individual students and to adapt instructional methods accordingly
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with students peers and parents
• Perform multiple tasks simultaneously
• Perform basic computer functions such as word processing and internet use
• Use district software for recording grades and finding student information
• Utilize smart boards projectors and other instructional technology provided by the district
• Compile and analyze data with spreadsheets and graphs

Physical Demands
An individual who holds this position must have the ability to:

• Speak and hear in an environment where numerous conversations and activities may be taking place simultaneously
• Move around the classroom
• Read handwritten or printed material
• Frequently lift and/or move 20 pounds
• Frequently required to talk hear stand walk feel grasp push reach with hands/arms stoop kneel crawl perform repetitive wrist hand and/or finger movement and move up or down from/to sitting position.

Conditions and Environment

The individual who holds this position will regularly work in a school environment that is noisy and active. Occasionally the individual will be required to work outdoors for short periods of time to perform such tasks as loading and unloading students from district transportation

REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS:

• Current Resume
• Transcripts
• Certificate(s)
• 3 Letters of Recommendation (preferred)

SALARY SCHEDULESalary is based from years of experience teaching an

Required Experience:

IC