Gifted Education Teacher

Bowling Green School District is seeking a passionate and dedicated Gifted Education Teacher to support and inspire advanced elementary and middle school learners for the 2026-2027 school year. This position focuses on serving exceptionally gifted students through rigorous, engaging instruction, while fostering curiosity, creativity, and social-emotional growth. The ideal candidate will create a challenging yet supportive learning environment that empowers students to reach their full potential.

Salary: This is a full-time, nine-month certified teaching position (179-day contract, 169 student days) with a salary based on the district’s certified salary schedule and commensurate with experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct instruction to identified gifted students using differentiated, research-based strategies
• Develop and implement an enriched curriculum emphasizing critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving
• Support gifted identification using multiple measures and maintain accurate student records
• Monitor student progress through assessments, portfolios, and data analysis
• Address the academic and social-emotional needs of gifted learners
• Collaborate with general education teachers to support differentiation and enrichment
• Communicate regularly with families and support student growth beyond the classroom
• Participate in professional development, team collaboration, and district initiatives
• Maintain a safe, inclusive, and engaging learning environment

Qualifications

• Valid Missouri Gifted Education certification
• Bachelor’s degree in education or related field
• Strong organizational, communication, and collaboration skills
• Strong understanding of differentiated instruction and gifted education practices

Benefits

This is a full-time certified position with benefits that may include:

• Medical insurance and access to dental, vision, and other add-ons
• Participation in the Missouri Public School Retirement System (PSRS)
• Paid leave and additional district benefits

This position will remain open until May 29, 2026 or until a suitable candidate has been hired. Interested candidates should obtain an application by using the following website:
https://bowlinggreen.cloud.talentedk12.com/hire/Index.aspx

Please complete the application packet as instructed. For questions about this position, please contact Director of Special Services, Malinka Buchanan at (573) 324-3962 or via e-mail at mbuchanan@bgschools.k12.mo.us.

The Bowling Green R-I School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer who fully and actively supports equal access for all people, regardless of Race, Color, Religion, Gender, Age, National Origin, Veteran Status, Disability, Genetic Information & Testing, Family & Medical Leave, Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity or Expression. We prohibit Retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer or the government, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint or otherwise oppose discrimination.