Position Type:
Elementary School Teaching/Gifted
Date Posted:
4/14/2026
Location:
District
Triton High School (THS) & Triton Middle School (TMS) - Gifted & Talented Coordinator
Overview
This role focuses on making sure students who need more academic challenge are identified and supported. The coordinator works with teachers, students, and families to provide appropriate opportunities for advanced learning.
Key responsibilities
Program coordination
- Help organize and manage the school's gifted/advanced learning programming
- Make sure services align with district expectations
- Keep track of student participation and progress
Student identification
- Help identify students who may need advanced or enriched instruction
- Review test scores, classroom performance, and teacher input
- Assist with placement decisions
Instructional support
- Work with teachers on strategies to challenge advanced learners
- Support differentiation in the classroom
- Help expand or improve honors, AP, or enrichment opportunities
Student support
- Check in on student progress
- Provide guidance when students need more challenge or support
- Help connect students with appropriate academic opportunities
Communication
- Work with teachers, counselors, and administrators
- Communicate with families about programming and student progress
- Serve as a point of contact for questions about advanced learning
Professional support
- Share strategies and resources with staff
- Provide occasional training or guidance on working with gifted students
Requirements
- Valid Minnesota teaching license
- Teaching experience
- Experience working with advanced or high-achieving students preferred
- Strong communication and organizational skills
- Understanding of differentiated instruction