Gifted Education Specialist: Creative Curriculum & Impact

ESC of Lake Erie West; Toledo (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

ESC of Lake Erie West in Toledo, Ohio is seeking a Gifted Intervention Specialist to identify gifted students, develop a robust curriculum, and implement an enriched program. The teacher will communicate regularly with building principals and parents.

The position is full-time, with requirements including a current Ohio gifted education certificate, differentiation of instruction above-grade level, collaboration with staff, and maintaining student records.

Qualifications

• Current Ohio State Board of Education intervention specialist teaching certificate/license for gifted education.
• Assist in identification to determine students eligible for the gifted program.
• Prepare a Written Education Plan (WEP) for each student served.
• Provide instruction that is differentiated from the standard curriculum above-grade level.
• Develop, plan, and implement a creative, enriching program per WEP.
• Collaborate with other classroom teachers and gifted teachers to develop and evaluate the program.
• Maintain regular communication with principals, teachers, and parents.
• Maintain student records as required by law and policy.
• Enforce district policies and rules.
• At least 3 years of relevant experience preferred.
• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Responsibilities

• Identify students eligible for the gifted program.
• Prepare a Written Education Plan for each student.
• Differentiated instruction above-grade level.
• Develop and implement an enriched program per WEP.
• Collaborate with teachers to evolve the gifted program.
• Maintain communication with principals, teachers and parents.
• Support in-services and recognition ceremonies as requested.
• Maintain accurate student records and enforce policies.

Skills

Identification process

Differentiated instruction

Stakeholder communication

Team collaboration

Experience preferred

Education

Gifted education certificate

Bachelor degree

Job description

ESC of Lake Erie West in Toledo, Ohio is seeking a Gifted Intervention Specialist to identify gifted students, develop a robust curriculum, and implement an enriched program. The teacher will communicate regularly with building principals and parents.

The position is full-time, with requirements including a current Ohio gifted education certificate, differentiation of instruction above-grade level, collaboration with staff, and maintaining student records.