Gifted & Talented Education Specialist

Akron-Public-School-District; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 48,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Akron Public Schools seeks a Gifted and Talented Teacher to lead advanced learning in diverse urban classrooms in Akron, Ohio. The role requires Ohio Gifted Education licensure and related endorsements, with a path to meet state requirements within two years.

The starting salary is $48,967.10, with a 190-day schedule and emphasis on research-based instruction, collaboration with staff, parents, and community, and ongoing professional growth.

Qualifications

• Must hold valid Gifted Education licensure in Ohio.
• Within 60 days, obtain Gifted Education Supplemental licensure in Ohio.
• Within two years, add Gifted Education Endorsement to Ohio license.
• Must be properly licensed for the specific assignment.
• Desired: Master's degree and/or evidence of ongoing certified professional development.
• Desired: minimum of three years of successful experience in teaching gifted students.
• Desired: experience in urban settings with diverse student population.

Responsibilities

• Communicate effectively with administrators, staff, parents, students and community.
• Plan and develop new educational initiatives.
• Commitment to use best practices and research-based curriculum, instruction and assessment.
• Assist all students to meet or exceed 21st century knowledge and skills.
• Articulate what students should know and be able to do, while working to help students achieve.
• Guide the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and establish clear objectives for all lessons.
• Plan and deliver learning experiences that advance the learning of each individual student; show written evidence of preparation upon request.
• Design authentic learning experiences for students to learn core knowledge, 21st century skills and literacies.

Skills

Gifted licensure

Gifted supplemental licensure

Gifted endorsement

Licensed for assignment

Education

Master's degree

Job description

Akron Public Schools seeks a Gifted and Talented Teacher to lead advanced learning in diverse urban classrooms in Akron, Ohio. The role requires Ohio Gifted Education licensure and related endorsements, with a path to meet state requirements within two years.

The starting salary is $48,967.10, with a 190-day schedule and emphasis on research-based instruction, collaboration with staff, parents, and community, and ongoing professional growth.