High School Gifted and Talented Teacher

Young World Physical Education; Norwalk (IA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education is hiring a High School Gifted and Talented Teacher in Norwalk, Iowa. This full-time role focuses on facilitating student success through tailored instructional strategies and support for gifted students in grades 6-12.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree, a valid Iowa Teaching License, and a strong understanding of differentiated instruction. Responsibilities include monitoring student progress and providing direct instruction, along with supporting regular teachers in adapting their methods for gifted students.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Valid Iowa Teaching License with current PK-12 Talented & Gifted endorsement.

Responsibilities

• Monitor individual student accomplishments.
• Provide direct instruction to identified students.
• Compile and maintain student records.
• Facilitate implementation of the Talented & Gifted Program.
• Provide staff development for regular classroom teachers.

Skills

Current teaching methods knowledge

Educational pedagogy

Differentiated instruction

Data analysis

Communication skills

Self-evaluation

Cooperative working relationships

Education

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college

Valid Iowa Teaching License with Talented & Gifted endorsement

Job description

High School Gifted and Talented Teacher

Norwalk Community School District, Norwalk High School - Norwalk, Iowa.

Job Details

Job ID: 5636471

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: May 19, 2026 2:06 AM (UTC)

Job Description

NORWALK COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Job Title: Secondary Talented & Gifted Teacher

Reports to: Secondary Building Principals

Position Purpose:

Under the general supervision of the building principal(s), to facilitate student success and growth in academic and interpersonal skills by organizing, implementing, and supporting modified instructional strategies; documenting teaching and student progress/activities/outcomes; addressing specific educational needs of individual talented and gifted students by creating a flexible, safe and optimal learning environment; and providing feedback to students, parents and administration regarding student progress, expectations and goals.

Essential Performance Responsibilities

• Monitors individual student accomplishments.
• Provides direct instruction, including extensive instruction in higher order thinking skills, to identified students at all grades 6-12 as needed. (This position will most likely focus in grades 6-9)
• Coordinates student identification process in assigned buildings as well as guides individual student program activities.
• Compiles and maintains accurate student records, including personalized education plans for all identified students.
• Provides staff development for regular classroom teachers and conducts building and district staff development as needed.
• Facilitates implementation of the Talented & Gifted Program as directed.
• Provides general education teachers with differentiated strategies to support instruction of talented & gifted students in the general education setting.
• Encourages parental involvement and communicates regularly with parents.
• Performs other related tasks as assigned by the principal and other central office administrators as designated by the superintendent.

Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiated instruction based upon student needs.
• Knowledge of district and state curriculum.
• Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans.
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.
• Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed.
• Ability to organize and coordinate work.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.
• Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.

Qualifications Profile

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Valid Iowa Teaching License with current PK-12 Talented & Gifted endorsement.

Physical Requirements

Physical requirements vary by individual job assignment but requires a minimum of the following physical requirements: Walking, standing, bending, carrying, climbing, lifting minimum of 20 pounds, driving, pushing, pulling, reaching, sitting, and stooping.

Working Conditions

Varied.

Terms of Employment

190 day contract in accordance with the Master Contract.

Evaluation

In accordance with state code, Iowa Teaching Standards and local performance criteria.

FLSA Status

Exempt.

Position Type: Full-time

Special Education > Gifted & Talented

Equal Opportunity Employer

All employers submitting a job opening for posting on the Teach Iowa system will not discriminate in hiring on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin, gender, age, physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, marital status, or status as a veteran. A bona fide religious institution may choose to exercise the allowances in Iowa Code section 216.6.(6)d. Employers may have additional developed specific equal employment opportunity policies and procedures; please check with employers.

Contact Information

• Tiffany Yacovazzi , HR Generalist
• 380 Wright Road
• Norwalk, Iowa 50211
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]