About this role
Description
POSITION: Advanced Studies/Gifted Teacher
Advanced Studies Teacher (Grades 2–8)
(Gifted & High-Ability Learners)
Position Summary
The Advanced Studies Teacher (Grades 2–8) is responsible for designing and delivering high-quality instruction that challenges and supports gifted and high-ability learners. This role focuses on enrichment, acceleration, and critical thinking while collaborating closely with classroom teachers, instructional coaches, and administrators to ensure advanced learners are appropriately identified, supported, and extended across content areas.
Key Responsibilities
Instruction & Student Support
- Design and deliver rigorous, engaging instruction for gifted and advanced learners in grades 2–8
- Implement enrichment and acceleration opportunities aligned to district curriculum and standards
- Support students through a variety of service models (pull-out, push-in, small group, enrichment blocks, or acceleration as applicable)
- Foster higher-order thinking, creativity, problem-solving, and independent inquiry
- Support students’ social-emotional needs, including perfectionism, peer relationships, and academic risk-taking
Identification & Data
- Assist with gifted identification processes using multiple measures (screeners, assessments, teacher input, student performance data)
- Analyze student data to inform instructional planning and progress monitoring
- Maintain accurate documentation related to student services and growth
Collaboration & Professional Support
- Collaborate with classroom teachers to plan extensions, differentiation, and advanced learning opportunities
- Partner with instructional coaches, counselors, and administrators to support student growth
- Provide guidance and resources to teachers on best practices for meeting the needs of advanced learners
- Participate in grade-level, department, and professional learning meetings
Curriculum & Program Development
- Support the development and continuous improvement of the Advanced Studies/Gifted program (grades 2–8)
- Align enrichment opportunities to district priorities and instructional frameworks
- Support vertical alignment of advanced learning experiences across grade levels
Family & Community Communication
- Communicate clearly and regularly with families regarding programming, student progress, and learning opportunities
- Partner with families to support students’ academic and social-emotional growth
- Partner with local organizations to support STEM, STEAM, and Problem Based Learning opportunities for advanced studies learners.
Qualifications
Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field
- Valid teaching certification (state-required)
- Experience working with high-ability or gifted students
- Strong knowledge of differentiation, enrichment, and acceleration strategies
Preferred
- Gifted Education endorsement or coursework (or willingness to obtain one)*
- Experience teaching or working with multiple grade levels
Knowledge, Skills, & Dispositions
- Deep understanding of the needs of gifted and advanced learners
- Ability to design engaging, rigorous, student-centered learning experiences
- Strong organizational and data-management skills
- Growth mindset and commitment to continuous improvement
- Ability to build positive relationships with students, staff, and families
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Building Principals
Benefits: Retirement Program, Health, Dental, and Life Insurance are provided.
Salary: DOQ
Other facts
About UNIVERSITY ACADEMY
UA92 Global offers international students the opportunity to study at the game-changing higher education provider University Academy 92 (UA92) based in Manchester with degrees awarded by Lancaster University.
Co-founded by Manchester United legends the Class of 92, UA92 puts character and personal development at the core of the learning experience with a strong emphasis on work ethic. Subject areas include Business, Media, Sport and Digital and top industry partners such as Microsoft and KPMG co-develop the curriculum and provide guest lectures, mentoring and more -to give students the tools to succeed in their future careers.
UA92 Global offers three entry points depending on academic and English language level – foundation, integrated year one and direct entry. Intensive English Language is also available for students that require extra support before beginning their studies.
All teaching takes place on the modern UA92 campus in Old Trafford, Manchester and the UA92 Global team are on-site to support students throughout their studies.
Multiple intakes each year and an accelerated two-year degree option give students the flexibility to start their studies when it suits them.
UA92 Global is part of Navitas - a leading global education provider.
What you'll do
- The Advanced Studies Teacher is responsible for designing and delivering high-quality instruction for gifted and high-ability learners in grades 2-8. This includes implementing enrichment and acceleration opportunities while collaborating with other educators to support student growth.
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