STC - Long Term Elementary PACT Sub

Job Description

Long Term for Elementary PACT

4 hours/day

SUMMARY: Serves as a primary advocate and resource in the area of gifted education for students and families as well as a liaison among District, building staff, students, and parents on matters pertaining to the academic and affective needs of gifted learners in elementary grades.

• Initiate and coordinate identification and documentation of students to be served through PACT
• Recommend and implement programming and services for identified students
• Promote opportunities for advanced learning among underrepresented populations
• Monitor student participation in District sponsored or approved events
• Support and extend the district curriculum and student learning expectations as well as those of the Program for Academic and Creative Talent
• Actively participate in the District PACT Professional Learning Community
• Identify resources for and provide support to classroom teachers to promote appropriate instructional accommodations for gifted learners
• Educate building staff about characteristics and needs of gifted learners including twice-exceptional, at‑risk, and under‑represented populations
• Advise students and parents of opportunities for gifted learners
• Assess student learning progress
• Prepare reports and evaluations as needed
• Maintain appropriate records and protect the confidentiality of data
• Participate in gifted and talented training sessions and pursue continuing professional growth in the area of gifted education
• Other duties as assigned.

Bachelor's degree in Education required.

Experience in classroom teaching preferred in addition to an Iowa Endorsement in Gifted Education.

Ability to read, analyze, interpret, and implement ideas contained in technical documents, assessment data, professional journals and regulations; to write reports and communications; to present information orally and respond to questions from administrators, teachers, staff and students; to assist students in the areas of language and literacy.

Ability to perform basic mathematical functions such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages, decimals and fractions; to assist students in implementing these concepts.

Ability to solve problems effectively and interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

• Believes that all children can attain high levels of learning.
• Takes responsibility for the learning of our children and his/her own performance.
• Possesses the knowledge and skills to build effective educational experiences that benefit all children.
• Applies principles of continuous improvement through the use of quality tools and processes.
• Functions as an effective member of the educational/school team.
• Won't shy from today's educational challenges.
• Utilizes effective interpersonal skills.
• Has a track record of success.
• Works with great integrity.

An endorsement in Education of the Gifted K‑12.

Ability to apply knowledge of current research as it relates to supporting the Educational Goals of the District; to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff and the school community; to speak clearly and concisely both orally and in writing; to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies.

The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, talk and hear; to squat, stoop or kneel, reach above the head and forward 0–24 inches and occasionally up to 36 inches; to grasp items with hand strength; to bend or twist at the neck and trunk more than the average person; to lift and move up to 50 pounds 0–12 feet and occasionally up to 20 feet;

to push or pull items such as tables and carts. Specific vision abilities include close vision, color vision and the ability to adjust focus while supervising students and working with computers, written materials, reports, and assessment data.

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