<p>Job Description:</p> <p>Gifted Teacher .8 Elementary/ .2 Middle School</p> <p>2025-2026</p> <p>Qualifications: Requires valid Missouri Teaching Certificate in Gifted Education</p> <p>Position Summary: To create an educational program and environment favorable to learning and personal growth; establish effective rapport with students; motivate students to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a quality education, in accordance with each student's ability; establish good relationships with parents and with other staff.</p> <p>ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Other duties may be assigned.</p> <ul> <li>Teaches district approved curriculum and adheres to adopted Board of Education policies. </li><li>Establishes and maintains effective relationships with students, staff and community. </li><li>Develops lesson plans and instructional material and provides individualized and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student. </li><li>Must be able to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing. </li><li>Learns and implements strategies to instruct students in higher level of learning. </li><li>Uses technologies to enhance instruction. </li><li>Must be able to effectively organize and prioritize work. </li><li>Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior to achieve an effective learning atmosphere. </li><li>Evaluates students' academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records and prepares progress reports. </li><li>Identifies student needs and makes appropriate referrals and develops strategies for individual education plans. </li><li>Must be able to give and follow written and oral instructions. </li><li>Ability to work independently. </li><li>Ability to maintain strict confidentiality. </li></ul> <p>APPLICATION DEADLINE: Open Until Filled</p> <p>Qualified individuals who wish to apply for this position should complete an on-line application by visiting: MEHLVILLE JOB OPENINGS</p> <p>Sherri Cox</p> <p>Human Resources</p> <p>3120 Lemay Ferry Road</p> <p>St. Louis, MO 63125</p> <p>314-467-5101</p> <p>Mehlville School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer</p> <p>We appreciate your interest in Mehlville School District!</p> <p>You are navigating off of REAP site to the district's posting.</p> <p>OK</p>