Teacher of talented and gifted students
Also known as: teacher for talented pupils, talented and gifted students lead teacher, talented and gifted pupils lead teacher, teacher for gifted pupils, talented and gifted pupils co-ordinator, teacher for gifted students
About this occupation
Talented and gifted students co-ordinators ensure suitable education is provided to talented and gifted students, commonly children and young adults, on various levels. They oversee the implementation of the school's gifted policy, monitor the studentsâ progress, and suggest extra activities to stretch and stimulate.
Essential skills and knowledge
- compile course material
- maintain students' discipline
- observe student's progress
- apply intercultural teaching strategies
- guarantee students' safety
- give constructive feedback
- adapt teaching to student's capabilities
- support children's wellbeing
- assess students
- manage student relationships
- support the positiveness of youths
- language teaching methods
Typical tasks and preparation
From the related US occupation profile Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education (O*NET 25-2031.00). Linked by an official crosswalk: related, not identical; details vary by country.
- Prepare students for later grades by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to persevere with challenging tasks.
- Instruct through lectures, discussions, and demonstrations in one or more subjects, such as English, mathematics, or social studies.
- Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among students.
- Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities.
- Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
- Prepare, administer, and grade tests and assignments to evaluate students' progress.
- Typical education (US)
- Bachelor's Degree
- Preparation
- Job Zone 4 of 5
- Interests
- Social, Artistic, Conventional
Top skills: Instructing, Reading Comprehension, Active Listening, Speaking, Learning Strategies, Critical Thinking
US median pay: US$72,040 a year (2025), 1,065,210 employed. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics.
Subjects this work relies on
How important each subject's knowledge is in the job itself, rated by people doing it (1 to 5).
- English or Literature in EnglishO*NET: English LanguageVery important (4.3)
- Computer StudiesO*NET: Computers and ElectronicsVery important (3.6)
- PsychologyO*NET: PsychologyImportant (3.4)
- SociologyO*NET: Sociology and AnthropologyImportant (3.2)
- HistoryO*NET: History and ArcheologyImportant (3.0)
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Preparation needed
Job Zone Four: Considerable Preparation Needed
- Most common education (US)
- Bachelor's Degree
- Education
- Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.
- Experience
- A considerable amount of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. For example, an accountant must complete four years of college and work for several years in accounting to be considered qualified.
- Training
- Employees in these occupations usually need several years of work-related experience, on-the-job training, and/or vocational training.
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Related occupations
Occupations O*NET links to this one by similar work, skills and knowledge.
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education
- Tutors
- Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School
- Special Education Teachers, Elementary School
- Special Education Teachers, Middle School
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School
- Teaching Assistants, Preschool, Elementary, Middle, and Secondary School, Except Special Education
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School
O*NET data describe work in the United States; requirements differ by country. This page includes information from the O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA). Used under the CC BY 4.0 license. O*NET is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. CareerProof Global has modified all or some of this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.