Gifted Intervention Specialist

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

Gifted Intervention Specialist

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Job Details

• Job ID: 5914628
• Application Deadline: Posted until filled
• Posted: Sep 03, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

The gifted teacher will assist with the identification of gifted students; develop a strong gifted curriculum and implement a sound program of instruction for gifted students. The gifted teacher will share ideas for improving the education of gifted students with others; promote the growth and development of the gifted program; and will provide creative, enriching activities and projects for students enrolled in the program. The gifted teacher will communicate on a regular basis with building principals in the assigned district and with parents of the children enrolled.

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories: Special Education > Gifted & Talented

Welcome to ESC of Lake Erie West

ESC OverviewLocated in the heart of Toledo and established in 1913, the ESC of Lake Erie West is one of the largest educational service centers in the State of Ohio. The ESC of Lake Erie West is part of a statewide network of ESCs in Ohio. Providing services at the local, regional and statewide level.The ESC of Lake Erie West is the fiscal agent for State Support Team Region 1 (SSTR1), one of sixteen State Support Teams in Ohio.The ESC of Lake Erie West is the sponsor of community schools located throughout Ohio. As a sponsor, the ESC of Lake Erie West’s community schools staff is primarily focused on two main areas – compliance with state laws and regulations and promoting a strong academic program at each sponsored school.Many state programs such as preschool accreditation, community schools, ongoing education, gifted education, public preschool, and others have been piloted through the ESC of Lake Erie West.Visit us at https://www.esclakeeriewest.org/

Job Requirements

• QUALIFICATIONS
  Current Ohio State Board of Education intervention specialist teaching certificate/license for gifted education.
  ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
  Assist in the identification process 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 in depth, breadth, complexity, pace, and/or content above-grade level Develop, plan, and implement a creative and enriching program of instruction for each student according to their WEP that requires the maximum use of higher-level thinking skills, problem-solving techniques, and creative thinking skills Collaborate with other classroom teachers and gifted teachers in the development, evaluation, and revision of the gifted education program Provide ongoing and regular communication with building principals, teachers, and parents regarding classroom activities and student progress Work with other gifted teachers to implement in-services and recognition ceremonies as requested by the supervisor Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations Enforce administrative policies and rules governing students
• At least 3 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Brenda Gift , Director Student Services
• 2275 Collingwood Boulevard
• Toledo, Ohio 43620
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]