Gifted and Talented Teacher

Stride, Inc.

Gifted Teacher delivering personalized online education for Louisiana Virtual Charter Academy. Supporting gifted students, teachers, families, and special-education planning in a virtual school environment.

Posted 8/12/2026full-timeBaton Rouge • Louisiana • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $50,573 - $65,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in gifted education, including the development of compliant Education Plans (EPs) and the ability to analyze student data for personalized learning. Proficient in collaboration with educators and stakeholders to enhance the educational experience for gifted and talented students.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Active State Gifted EndorsementExperience Working With Gifted And Talented StudentsProficiency In Microsoft ExcelStrong Written And Verbal Communication SkillsExperience Teaching Online

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Hard Skills

Data AnalysisEducation Plan DevelopmentStudent Progress MonitoringCurriculum DifferentiationSynchronous And Asynchronous LearningTechnology AdaptationStandardized Test PreparationInstructional Decision MakingStudent Placement DecisionsProfessional Development Facilitation

Soft Skills

CollaborationAdaptabilityCoaching ReceptivenessCommunicationIndependence

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OutlookMicrosoft WordMicrosoft PowerPointOnline Learning PlatformsVirtual Classroom Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's DegreeActive State Gifted Endorsement

Industry Keywords

Gifted EducationExceptional Student EducationEnrichment ProgramsStakeholder CommunicationProfessional Development

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Advocate for the gifted/talented program within the school and greater community
Provide planning, coordination, education, communication, resources, and support to students, parents, educators, administrators, board members, and other stakeholders
Provide enrichment experiences for gifted/talented students
Collaborate with classroom teachers to provide specialized instruction and qualitatively differentiated gifted/talented programs
Provide resources for teachers working with gifted students
Promote staff participation in related professional development
Stay current with research, learning, and resources in the gifted education field
Attend workshops and conferences as necessary
Ensure exceptional student education and related services are delivered according to EP team determinations
Communicate with parents and related service staff regarding student therapies
Develop compliant EPs, progress reports, and required state-specific special education documentation
Facilitate collaborative exceptional student education meetings, including annual EP meetings
Collect data and work samples to monitor progress toward EP goals and objectives
Document parent and student contacts
Analyze student data and prescribe enrichment as needed
Provide synchronous and asynchronous learning experiences
Personalize learning and maintain high expectations for students
Maintain the grade book and student academic integrity
Make student placement and promotion decisions and alert administrators to performance concerns
Prepare students for high-stakes standardized tests
Establish positive rapport with families and communicate with students and learning coaches/parents in a timely manner
Support learning coaches/parents with curricular, instructional, and basic virtual-classroom troubleshooting issues
Travel for face-to-face professional development, student testing, and school requirements

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree
Active State Gifted Endorsement on teaching certificate
Ability to clear the required background check
Ability to work collaboratively with teachers to interpret and produce numeric, tabular, and graphic student-data representations and use them for instructional decisions
Receptive to regular coaching from administrators
Ability to embrace change and adapt to ensure excellent student outcomes
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint
Ability to rapidly learn and adapt to new technologies and teaching platforms
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work independently, typically 40+ hours per week
Ability to maintain a professional, distraction-free home office during the workday, typically 9–5 or 8–4 as defined by the school
Experience working with gifted and talented students
Experience working with the proposed age group
Experience supporting adults and children in technology use
Experience teaching online or in a brick-and-mortar environment
Experience with online learning platforms

Benefits

Comp & perks

Eligible employees may receive a bonus
Health benefits
Retirement contributions
Paid time off
Remote/home-based work arrangement
Professional development trainings, workshops, and conferences
Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities
Equal opportunity employment