Gifted & Talented Coordinator

Job Description

Job Description

WHO WE ARE

Heartwood Community School is a community-focused, tuition-free charter school serving Jasper, Beaufort, and Hampton Counties in South Carolina. We believe in educating the whole child—nurturing each student academically, socially, emotionally, and physically. Honoring every child’s unique journey, we bridge home and school to foster a compassionate, empowering environment where students feel seen and valued.

Our mission goes beyond academics. We guide students to become resilient problem-solvers, compassionate community builders, globally minded citizens, emotionally intelligent leaders, and lifelong learners. Embracing mistakes as part of growth, we equip students to thrive in school and life—ready to make a meaningful impact in their communities and beyond.

THE ROLE

The Gifted and Talented (GT) Coordinator leads the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of Heartwood Community School’s Gifted and Talented program, ensuring identified students receive rigorous, engaging, and appropriately differentiated learning experiences. The Coordinator oversees student identification and eligibility processes, maintains required documentation and program compliance, monitors student progress, and collaborates with teachers to develop enrichment, acceleration, and advanced learning opportunities that challenge students to think critically, creatively, and independently. The Coordinator also supports equitable access to gifted programming by using multiple data sources to recognize and cultivate academic potential across the school community.

This position serves as a resource and instructional partner for teachers, families, and school leadership by providing guidance on gifted education practices, differentiation, enrichment, and the social-emotional needs of advanced learners. The Coordinator analyzes student and program data, facilitates professional learning, communicates with families, and coordinates opportunities that extend learning beyond the traditional classroom experience. The ideal candidate is innovative, collaborative, organized, and committed to Heartwood’s whole-child approach, creating opportunities for gifted and high-potential students to deepen their learning, develop their talents, and pursue meaningful academic challenges.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Student Instruction
  • Provide pullout instruction for identified gifted students starting in grade 3 in alignment with South Carolina state minute requirements.
  • Design and facilitate inquiry-based, project-based, and problem-based learning experiences that promote deep thinking and authentic application of standards.
  • Develop lesson arcs and enrichment units that extend beyond grade-level standards while maintaining vertical alignment across all grade levels.
  • Develop a nurturing program for our K-2 students. 
  • Differentiate instruction to support academically gifted, artistically gifted, and twice-exceptional students.
  • Foster a classroom culture where gifted learners explore global cultures, collaborate meaningfully, and take intellectual risks.

• Program Development & Systems Building
  • Conduct research and school visits to strengthen program design and gifted programming best practices.
  • Build and refine systems to ensure long-term sustainability and scalability of Heartwood’s gifted program.
  • Develop and implement progress monitoring systems to track student growth, enrichment outcomes, and long-term development.
  • Ensure alignment between classroom cluster grouping and gifted pullout instruction.
  • Maintain compliance with all South Carolina gifted education requirements.
  • Collaborate with school leadership to explore thoughtful program expansion, including future middle grades development.

• Collaboration & Family Partnership
  • Attend parent conferences for gifted students and serve as a resource for families navigating the academic and social-emotional needs of gifted learners.
  • Support compliance and accommodations for twice-exceptional students.
  • Host meetings and provide guidance to GT-endorsed and classroom teachers to strengthen differentiation strategies.
  • Partner with the Instructional Leadership Team to refine curriculum, documentation, and instructional practices.

SKILLS AND CHARACTERISTICS

• Deep understanding of the academic, cognitive, and social-emotional characteristics of gifted learners.
• Strong systems thinking mindset with the ability to build sustainable structures.
• Experience designing inquiry-based, interdisciplinary, and enrichment-focused curriculum.
• Ability to analyze data and design long-term progress monitoring systems.
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively with families and colleagues.
• Reflective practitioner who thrives in a growing, evolving school environment.

EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s degree in Education or a related field required.
• Valid South Carolina teaching certification with a Gifted & Talented Endorsement required; Advanced Gifted Endorsement preferred.
• Minimum of four years of successful elementary teaching experience, including experience serving gifted and high-potential students.
• Demonstrated experience with differentiated instruction, project- or inquiry-based learning, and supporting twice-exceptional learners.
• Experience with gifted pullout models, curriculum design, and developing or refining gifted programming preferred.
• Experience supporting artistically gifted students and programming preferred.

COMPENSATION

The salary for this role is $80,000 , with eligibility for a relocation package. To uphold our commitment to equitable and fair compensation, we offer a competitive salary and have a no-negotiation policy.

We are committed to building a best in class team that reflects the diverse backgrounds and experiences of our students. As an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or disability. 

Additionally, we offer a comprehensive benefits package including and not limited to:

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance and Disability
• Employee and Family Wellness
• Tax Favored Spending Accounts (FSA/HSA)
• Retirement Plans