Gifted Education Lead: Middle & High School AIG Specialist

Young World Physical Education; Jacksonville (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Onslow County Public Schools in Jacksonville, North Carolina, is seeking a Middle and/or High School Academically or Intellectually Gifted Specialist for the 2026-2027 school year. The position reports to Principals/Director of College and Career Readiness and requires NC teaching license and AIG certification.

The 10-month, full-time role focuses on leadership in gifted education, student identification, and collaboration with counselors, teachers, and families.

Qualifications

• North Carolina teacher license is required.
• AIG certification is required.
• Experience teaching middle and/or high school preferred.
• Administrative degree or equivalent work experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Use various tools to effectively communicate with AIG and advanced learning stakeholders.
• Create awareness of gifted education and advanced learning services.
• Align daily responsibilities with the Onslow County School Academically or Intellectually Gifted (AIG) plan and state program standards.
• Administer assessments associated with gifted education and advanced learning courses.
• Design, deliver, and evaluate professional development for educators and administrators in gifted education.
• Collaborate with school counselors, teachers, administrators, parents, and students on identification and provision of services for advanced learners and gifted students.
• Review student transcripts and meet with students to develop educational plans reflective of areas of identification and appropriate rigor.
• Utilize data from sources including ACT, SAT, ASVAB, WorkKeys, etc.
• Use PSAT and AP Potential data to inform course offerings and student interventions.
• Coordinate district and school level Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate initiatives.
• Assist in the monitoring and development of the Onslow County Schools AIG Strategic Plan.
• Assist with organizing and expanding enrichment opportunities for high school students.
• Seek grants to increase opportunities and supports for advanced learning and gifted students.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Effective communication

Diverse populations

Gifted education knowledge

Organize testing administrations

Professional development delivery

Stakeholder collaboration

Data analysis for outcomes

Grant development

Education

North Carolina Teacher license

AIG certification

Experience teaching middle and/or high school

Administrative degree or equivalent

Job description

Onslow County Public Schools in Jacksonville, North Carolina, is seeking a Middle and/or High School Academically or Intellectually Gifted Specialist for the 2026-2027 school year. The position reports to Principals/Director of College and Career Readiness and requires NC teaching license and AIG certification.

The 10-month, full-time role focuses on leadership in gifted education, student identification, and collaboration with counselors, teachers, and families.