Gifted; Elementary

Talented and Gifted (Elementary)

Position Type: K-12/ TAG

Date Posted: 4/6/2026

Location:

TO BE DETERMINED

Date Available:

26-27 School Year

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

• Build an effective schedule 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.
• 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
    
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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.

• 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.

• 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
• 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