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Grades 5-12 Gifted and Talented Teacher JobID: 1129

+ Position Type:

High School Teaching/ Gifted & Talented

+ Date Posted:

5/28/2025

+ Location:

Vernon Middle School

Basic Function:

+ To teach with academic talents and/or gifts that require specially designed instruction, enrichment or support, mentoring in the areas of english language arts and mathematics

+ To teach/work collaboratively with general education instructors in order to support the instruction of students students in the classroom to promote the overall efficiency of the school community, and maximize the educational opportunities available to each child.

Essential Functions:

+ Identification and Assessment: Identify students who demonstrate exceptional intellectual, creative, talent, abilities and gifts through various assessment tools and observations.

+ Curriculum Development: Design and implement specialized curriculum and instructional strategies tailored to the unique learning needs and interests of gifted and talented students.

+ Differentiated Instruction: Provide differentiated instruction to challenge and support gifted students, ensuring they are appropriately challenged and engaged in learning activities.

+ Collaboration: Collaborate with other educators, administrators, and parents to create a supportive environment that meets the social, emotional, and academic needs of gifted students.

+ Advocacy: Advocate for the needs of gifted and talented students within the school community and beyond, ensuring they have access to appropriate resources, programs, and opportunities.

+ Professional Development: Engage in ongoing professional development to stay current with best practices in gifted education and instructional techniques.

+ Assessment and Monitoring: Regularly assess and monitor the progress of gifted and talented students, adjusting instructional strategies as needed to meet their evolving needs.

+ Documentation and Reporting: Maintain accurate records of student progress and development, and provide clear and timely feedback to students, parents, and colleagues.

+ Counseling and Guidance: Provide guidance and support to gifted and talented students in areas such as goal-setting, academic planning, and personal development.

+ Research and Innovation: Stay abreast of current research and trends in gifted education, and incorporate innovative practices into teaching and curriculum development.

+ Instruction: Provide individual and small group research-based instruction designed to meet individual needs of students based upon data that promotes academic, social and emotional growth.

+ Provide pul-out small group instruction in reading and mathmatics to students in grades 5-8

+ Provide academic support, mentoring and information on scholarship to students entitled to Extended Learning Program Services in grades 9-12

Qualifications:

+ Bachelor’s Degree required

+ Valid Iowa Teaching License

+ License Endorsement: Have or be able to obtain: 107 ---Talented and gifted teacher-coordinator

+ Current Mandatory Reporter: Child Abuse Certification and Dependent Adult Abuse Certification

+ Background Check

Physical Requirements:

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 frequently required to stand; walk; use hands and fingers to handle and/or feel objects, tools or controls; talk and hear. The employee frequently must squat, stoop or kneel, reach above the head and forward. The employee continuously uses hand strength to grasp items. The employee will frequently bend or twist at the neck and trunk more than the average person while performing the duties of this job. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. The employee will sometimes push/pull items such as tables and carts. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision and the ability to adjust focus while supervising students and working with computers, written materials, reports, assessment data, etc.

Working Conditions:

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.

The noise level in the work environment can vary based on activities taking place. The position requires the commitment of professional working hours that may require the employee to extend beyond a typical eight hour workday.

The statements contained herein describe the scope of responsibility and essential functions of this position, but should not be considered to be an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned. Nothing in this job description restricts the Board’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time unless restricted by law or a negotiated contract.

The Marion Independent School District is an EEO/AA employer.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

It is the policy of the Marion Independent School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, creed, age (for employment), marital status (for programs), sexual orientation, gender identity and socioeconomic status (for programs) in its educational programs and its employment practices. Additionally, the MISD does not discriminate in its education programs and activities, employment opportunities, or accommodations pursuant to Title IX, Section 504, and Title II, and on a continuous basis, reflects this policy in announcements, employment application forms, district policy, registration materials and student handbooks The District has established grievance procedures for processing complaints of discrimination. If you have questions or a grievance related to this policy please contact: Equity Coordinator (for employment), Janelle Brouwer, Superintendent, 777 South 15th Street, Marion Iowa, 52302, 319-377-4691 [email protected] or Equity and Title IX Coordinator (for programs), Gretchen Kriegel, Assistant Superintendent, 777 South 15th Street, Marion Iowa, 52302, 319-377-4691 [email protected].

The Marion Independent School District is dedicated to supporting equity and the success of each child. We recognize we are a community of different cultures and identities, and we will promote an environment where all feel welcomed and can thrive. The District and its employees will foster a community where everyone belongs, will treat others with dignity and respect, and will encourage our community partners to do the same.Inquiries by employees or applicants for employment regarding compliance with equal employment opportunity and affirmative action laws and policies, including but not limited to complaints of discrimination, may also be directed in writing to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commissions, Milwaukee Area Office, Reuss Federal Plaza, 310 West Wisconsin Ave., Suite 800, Milwaukee, WI., 53203-2292, (800) 669-4000 or TTY (800) 669-6820.http://www.eeoc.gov/field/milwaukee/index.cfmor the Iowa Civil Rights Commission, 400 E. 14th Street, Des Moines, Iowa, 50319-1004, (515) 281-4121 or 1-800-457-4416,http://www.iowa.gov/government/crc/. This inquiry or complaint to the federal office may be done instead of, or in addition to, an inquiry or complaint at the local level.

Further information and copies of the procedures for filing a complaint are available in the school district's central administrative office and the administrative office in each attendance center.

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