Talented and Gifted (Elementary)

The Davenport Community School District is an EEO/AA employer.

Duties & Responsibilities (Essential Functions of Position, Major Responsibilities, Summary of Key Duties, Special Assignments, Relationships)

• Build an effective schedule that that supports the TAG Program model for delivery which includes push in, pull out and consultative model

• Ensure NAGC TAG standards, PLC Question #4, and the Universal Constructs are embedded in instruction and course work.

• Implement grade level TAG guaranteed and viable curriculum following the grade level scope and sequence

• Compile, maintain, and monitor accurate student records including individual student success through PEP (Personalized Education Plan)

• Provide direct instruction in TAG identified areas, including extensive instruction in higher order thinking skills, to identified students at all grades K - 12, as job assignment requires.

• Coordinate student identification process in assigned buildings including administration of assessments

• Guide individual and group student program activities and clubs

• Provide staff development for general education classroom teachers around TAG services.

• Provide general education teachers with differentiated strategies and resources to support instruction of TAG students in the general education setting.

• Follow the IAS (Iowa Acceleration Scale) when completing all Accelerations

• Is willing to share and effectively work as a member of a collaborative team, planning lessons together, monitoring progress and making modifications as needs of students are identified.

• Establishes and maintains high standards of pupil behavior to achieve a learning atmosphere in the classroom while respecting the dignity of students

• Be open to feedback, coaching, and observation to ensure best practice in your classroom.

• Address students affective needs

• Be willing to participate in district and building-wide initiatives, to include participation on CTT's, and participation in district/building staff development

• Contribute to discussions with a positive and solution focused attitude

• Continue the strong collaborative program already in place with TAG staff

• Encourage parental involvement and communicate regularly with parents, teachers and students.

• Contribute to discussions with a positive and solution focused attitude

• Continue the strong collaborative program already in place with TAG staff

• Encourage parental involvement and communicate regularly with parents, teachers and students.

• Good attendance and punctuality are a must to ensure that the duties and responsibilities of the job are performed successfully.

• A successful candidate must possess strong interpersonal skills with a proven record of building rapport with culturally diverse students to ensure each child reaches his/her full potential.

• Based on District realignment, provide instruction in multiple buildings/programs as determined

• All other duties as assigned by the principals

• Must be willing to support and implement Davenport's multi-tiered system of supports (MTSS) for both behavior and academics

• Strong beliefs in the following:

• *Gifted learners need opportunities to explore their passions and interests in order to develop their talents, promote self-direction and encourage lifelong learning. Talented and gifted programming should adapt to meet the unique social/emotional and learning needs of gifted learners. Talented and gifted learners come from all socio-economic cultural, and linguistic backgrounds. Gifted learners require qualitatively differentiated curriculum and instructions that includes, but not limited to, increased rigor and appropriate pace Endorsement Required: [107]

Physical Requirements Of Position (The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.) While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to -

• Sit, stand, speak, hear, see, and walk to carry out routine duties.
• Must be able to occasionally lift, move, or push items of 50 lbs. such as assisting children or moving/rearranging furniture.
• Must be able to supervise students in all types of weather.
• Meet multiple demands from several people and interact with the public and other staff.
• Must be able to implement Crisis Prevention Intervention strategies, including appropriate physical restraint procedures and escorting.

Work Environment (The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

• Noise level is quiet to loud.
• Work may be indoors and/or outdoors.
• Work may be in non-air-conditioned rooms.
• Substance-free environment.
• Fast-paced atmosphere with constant contact with students, staff, or the public.
• Direct responsibility for the safety, well-being, and work output of students.

Special Qualification Desired (Personal Qualities, Education, Skills Needed, Experience, Etc.)

• Successful Candidate must possess strong interpersonal skills with a proven record of building rapport with culturally diverse students to ensure each child reaches his/her full potential
• Able to work as a team member
• Has excellent attendance
• Desire and ability to work with students to provide instruction in the development and use of higher level thinking skills and independent study based on students' interests
• Expert knowledge in differentiated instruction