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TALENTED AND GIFTED (TAG) TEACHER - 1.0 FTE-July 2024
Davenport
Jul 8, 2025
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  TALENTED AND GIFTED (TAG) TEACHER – 1.0 FTE JobID: 10754

  Position Type:

  K-12/ TAG

  Date Posted:

  1/8/2024

  Location:

  TO BE DETERMINED

    

  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)

  Facilitate implementation of the TAG program as directed including collaboration with the National Equity Lab

  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.

  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

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

  Is willing to share and effectively work as a member of a collaborative team, planning lessons together, monitor 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.

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

  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 student.

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

  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

  Understanding of the characteristics of the gifted and talented learner

  Willingness to implement program as it is designed

  Willingness to learn, operate and promote technology

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