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Gifted and Talented/QUEST Teacher (K-8)

JobID:

5924

Position Type:

Elementary/Middle School Date Posted:

9/16/2026

Location:

Various Date Available:

October 2026

Closing Date:

OPEN UNTIL FILLED GIFTED AND TALENTED/QUEST TEACHER

(K-8) Various Locations 2026-2027 School Year BEA Salary Schedule Year-Round Insurance; TRS Retirement; Discretionary/Sick Days

QUALIFICATIONS

1. Valid Montana Teaching Certificate 2. Bachelors degree in Education 3. Successful teaching experience

JOB GOAL

: To create a flexible program and a class environment favorable to learning and personal growth of identified gifted learners in Billings Public Schools; to establish effective rapport with pupils; to motivate pupils to develop skills, attitudes, and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for further education in accordance with each pupil's ability; to establish good relationships with parents and other staff members.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

(may include but not limited to the following): 1. Teach reading, language arts, social studies, mathematics, and science to pupils in a classroom, utilizing the course of study adopted by the Board of Trustees, Gifted best practices, and other appropriate learning activities. 2. Instruct pupils in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law, administrative regulations, and procedures of the school district. 3. Develop lesson plans and instructional materials, and provide individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each pupil. 4. Translate lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction. 5. Establish and maintain standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom. 6. Evaluate pupils' academic and social growth, keep appropriate records, and prepare progress reports. 7. Communicate with parents through conferences and other means to discuss pupil's progress and interpret the school program. 8. Identify pupil needs and cooperate with other professional staff members in assessing and helping pupils solve health, attitude, and learning problems. 9. Create an effective environment for learning through functional and attractive displays, bulletin boards, and interest centers. 10. Maintain professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the District and self-selected professional growth activities. 11. Supervise pupils in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned working day. 12. Administer group standardized tests in accordance with the District's testing program. 13. Participate in curriculum development programs as required. 14. Participate in faculty committees and the sponsorship of pupil activities.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job: standing 50 percent or more and ability to move around a classroom. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Go to www.billingsschools.org and click on "Employment Opportunities" "

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

This employer does not knowingly discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, or national origin."

CLOSES:

Open Until Filled Please Note:

Positions posted as "Open Until Filled" must be posted for a minimum of 10 calendar days and then can close at any time after that.