What are the responsibilities and job description for the DEEP Specialist position at Davis School District?
Location
Snow Horse Elementary
Reference #
2026-90C
Close Date
07/31/2025
Location
Snow Horse Elementary
Reference #
2026-90C
Close Date
07/31/2025
Summary
Under the general supervision of the School Principal and the Davis Enhanced Education Programs (DEEP) Director, the Davis Enhanced Education Program (DEEP) Specialist organizes and coordinates the Schoolwide Enrichment Model (SEM) in the elementary school. The DEEP Specialist will assist the principal and staff by preparing and delivering specialized instruction to help meet the unique learning needs of identified high ability/gifted students at the school.
Description
Classified position is announced to all applicants. Applications must be submitted no later than Thursday, July 31, 2025. 2.4 hours per day/ 174 days per year /Salary Grade 6 $19.60 per hour (2025-26 Support Salary Table) (Promotions result in a minimum 5% increase for a promotion) ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: * Establishes program goals, with assistance from school administration and the SchoolEnrichment Team. * Evaluates available student test scores and data (RISE, Acadience, etc.) to identify the top tier of student population, by grade level, for program services. * Develops and prepares curriculum and materials for high ability/gifted students in multiple grade levels and multiple subject areas. * Plans a rigorous, deep, and complex curriculum that engages the students in critical and higher-level thinking (Depth & Complexity ICONS, Blooms Revised Taxonomy,etc.). * Aligns curriculum and instructional materials with DESK standards. *Provides general enrichment activities for all students on a limited basis (Type I) as directed by the principal (may include Student Council, STEM Olympiad, etc.). * Provides enrichment instruction for identified high ability/gifted students in multiple grade levels and multiple subject areas in a pull-out small cluster group setting (TypeII). * May work one-on-one with identified high ability/gifted students on self-selected independent study projects and research opportunities as needed (Type III). * Manages student behavior. * Communicates and coordinates with administrators, teachers, and parents. * Prepares and disseminates a quarterly newsletter for district and school administrators, school faculty, and parents of students who are currently receivingprogram services. * Attends a monthly required training meeting. * Utilizes technology to access district email, One Drive, TEAMS, Canvas, etc. * May assist with proctoring the Cognitive Abilities Test (CogAT). * May plan and execute bulletin boards and maintain a website. * May write grants and oversee a budget, if assigned by the school principal. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: 1. High School graduation or equivalent education and/or experience. Some collegelevel coursework preferred. 2. Experience working with children preferred. 3. Some training or experience in gifted/talented education programs helpful. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: * Strong interpersonal communication skills required for interaction with students, parents, and educators. * Effective organization and planning skills. * Capacity to work independently and take initiative. * Ability to create and adapt lesson plans to meet multiple grade level curriculum standards and multiple subject areas. * Flexibility to adapt to changing schedules and the changing academic and social emotional learning of high ability/gifted students. * Word processing skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office 365. * Ability to manage inventory and property.
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Snow Horse Elementary
Reference #
2026-90C
Close Date
07/31/2025
Location
Snow Horse Elementary
Reference #
2026-90C
Close Date
07/31/2025
Summary
Under the general supervision of the School Principal and the Davis Enhanced Education Programs (DEEP) Director, the Davis Enhanced Education Program (DEEP) Specialist organizes and coordinates the Schoolwide Enrichment Model (SEM) in the elementary school. The DEEP Specialist will assist the principal and staff by preparing and delivering specialized instruction to help meet the unique learning needs of identified high ability/gifted students at the school.
Description
Classified position is announced to all applicants. Applications must be submitted no later than Thursday, July 31, 2025. 2.4 hours per day/ 174 days per year /Salary Grade 6 $19.60 per hour (2025-26 Support Salary Table) (Promotions result in a minimum 5% increase for a promotion) ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: * Establishes program goals, with assistance from school administration and the SchoolEnrichment Team. * Evaluates available student test scores and data (RISE, Acadience, etc.) to identify the top tier of student population, by grade level, for program services. * Develops and prepares curriculum and materials for high ability/gifted students in multiple grade levels and multiple subject areas. * Plans a rigorous, deep, and complex curriculum that engages the students in critical and higher-level thinking (Depth & Complexity ICONS, Blooms Revised Taxonomy,etc.). * Aligns curriculum and instructional materials with DESK standards. *Provides general enrichment activities for all students on a limited basis (Type I) as directed by the principal (may include Student Council, STEM Olympiad, etc.). * Provides enrichment instruction for identified high ability/gifted students in multiple grade levels and multiple subject areas in a pull-out small cluster group setting (TypeII). * May work one-on-one with identified high ability/gifted students on self-selected independent study projects and research opportunities as needed (Type III). * Manages student behavior. * Communicates and coordinates with administrators, teachers, and parents. * Prepares and disseminates a quarterly newsletter for district and school administrators, school faculty, and parents of students who are currently receivingprogram services. * Attends a monthly required training meeting. * Utilizes technology to access district email, One Drive, TEAMS, Canvas, etc. * May assist with proctoring the Cognitive Abilities Test (CogAT). * May plan and execute bulletin boards and maintain a website. * May write grants and oversee a budget, if assigned by the school principal. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: 1. High School graduation or equivalent education and/or experience. Some collegelevel coursework preferred. 2. Experience working with children preferred. 3. Some training or experience in gifted/talented education programs helpful. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: * Strong interpersonal communication skills required for interaction with students, parents, and educators. * Effective organization and planning skills. * Capacity to work independently and take initiative. * Ability to create and adapt lesson plans to meet multiple grade level curriculum standards and multiple subject areas. * Flexibility to adapt to changing schedules and the changing academic and social emotional learning of high ability/gifted students. * Word processing skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office 365. * Ability to manage inventory and property.
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