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Executive Summary: The Talented and Gifted Specialist is the educational leader in the building regarding instructional methods and strategies for students identified as talented and gifted and will ensure that the Sioux City Community School District programs and curricula are implemented in a waythat maximizes student-learning experiences. Consistent with the Department of Education and Sioux City Community School District policies, the teacher will work within an established framework for the delivery of educational services which support student learning. Working collaboratively with a team of educational professionals, the Specialist will demonstrate a strong commitment to planning for continued student achievement of talented and gifted students.Essential Duties and Responsibilities of this position include: Working in collaboration with other teachers in planning and developing the instruction for talented and gifted students within the classroom. Providing direct consultation to teachers on how to implement strategies effective in meeting the needs of talented and gifted students. Provide at least 1 professional development session to all building certified staff annually. Be available for further presentations as requested and available. Communicates with parents and families concerning program goals and the performance/achievement of their child in meeting these goals. Assists in the preparation, implementation, and evaluation of a personalized education plan for each identified student based on individually assessed needs in accordance with district procedures. Cooperates with school personnel in coordinating talented and gifted services within assigned schools. Assists with the identification of talented and gifted students. Travel among elementary buildings to meet with small groups of identified students. Prepares lesson plans designed to meet program goals and to meet unique interests and aptitudes of each student. Provides learning experiences, activities, and discussion to provide for individual student development. Designs and organizes materials needed to implement instructional plans. Cooperates with other staff members in assessing and helping students address social, emotional and academic issues. Attends scheduled professional development and make use of materials and techniques that improve the educational program. Maintain professional competence through selfselected professional growth activities. Continue intellectual and professional development and pursue further education in primary academic discipline. Participates in evaluating resources in order to deliver desired curriculum.To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, education and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Competencies: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies as defined and approved by the Department of Education. Demonstrates the ability to enhance academic performance and support for implementation of the Sioux City School District's student achievement goals. Demonstrates competence in content knowledge appropriate to the teaching position. Demonstrates competence in planning and preparing for instruction. Uses strategies to deliver instruction that meets the needs of talented and gifted students. Uses a variety of methods to monitor student learning. Demonstrates competence in classroom and resource management. Engages in professional growth. Fulfills professional responsibilities established by the school district.Education and/or Experience: Minimum qualifications include a valid Iowa teaching certification, a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with a major in education. Must possess proper state certification and licensure for the position, which includes a Talented and Gifted Endorsement. Employee is expected to demonstrate continued professional growth specific to program(s).Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills are critical to the success of this position. Must possess the ability to communicate effectively with a variety of individuals and groups from all levels of the organization, including staff, principals, and central administration. Communication will include individual to large group presentations as well as written communications and reports. Individual must have effective listening skills. Analytical and Reasoning Skills: Individual must have a solid background in assessment and have the ability to interpret data, which may be very complex and varied. Must be able to apply assessment strategies and link assessment data analysis to school improvement, curriculum, and professional development. Technology skills: Position requires the individual to be competent in a variety of methods in research and information gathering through technology. The ability to present and communicate through technology is required.Physical Demands and Work Environment: Normal office physical demands. May periodically have moderate physical demands and may be required to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Generally, employee works inside. Employee will travel to more than one building.Other duties as assigned: Will perform other duties as may be assigned by the superintendent or designee, necessary and appropriate to achievement of the program and/or District goals and objectives.Non-Discrimination StatementThe Sioux City Community School District offers career and technical programs in the following areas: Business & Marketing, Family & Consumer Science, Health Science, and Industrial Arts, Technology, & PLTW. The Sioux City Community School District is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information (for employment), national origin, religion, age (for employment), disability, socioeconomic status (for programs), marital status (for programs), or veteran status (for employment) in its educational programs and its employment practices. The District is required by Title IX and 34 CFR Part 106 not to discriminate on the basis of sex in its programs, activities, or employment. Inquiries or grievances under Section 504 and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act may be directed to Dr. Dora Jung, Director of Student Services/Title IX Coordinator at 627 4th Street, Sioux City, IA 51101, (712) 279-6075, jungd@live.siouxcityschools.com. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations to the District may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, the Assistant Secretary of the U.S. Department of Education, or both. Please see District Board policies 103 and 504.4 for additional information on available grievance procedures.