What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dennis Elementary - Gifted Intervention Specialist position at Dayton Area School Consortium?
Gifted Intervention Specialist
Dennis Elementary
SUMMARY: Under general direction, provides daily instruction to gifted students; prepares daily instructional lessons and supervises student participation in curricular, co-curricular and related activities.
DUTIES/PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
1. Serves as an advocate for gifted students and assures that those gifted students’ needs are met.
2. Serves as a resource person for ideas and materials to help general education classroom teachers modify content,
process, or product to meet identified student needs in the general education classroom.
3. Develops appropriate curricula based on content standards, student ability, achievement, and needs.
4. Provides instruction to assigned students; prepares and implements daily lesson plans in collaboration with the
general education classroom teacher.
5. Pulls together flexible groups for service to identified students of superior cognitive ability, specific academic achievement, creative thinking ability, or visual/[performing arts talent to provide instruction, seminars, or field-based experience.
6. Assists in developing and implementing Written Educational Plans (WEP).
7. Maintains regular communication with teachers, parents, students, and administrators about the involvement and
progress of the student as outlined in the WEP.
8. Actively participates in the identification of students. Reviews test scores and other criteria with the gifted services
coordinator.
9. Assists guidance counselors and principals in the appropriate education placement of gifted students.
10. Maintains accurate student records. Evaluates students as directed.
11. Help provide ongoing staff development at the school site about the academic, emotional and social needs as well as
characteristics of gifted students.
12. Offer guidance and support to parents of gifted students about the academic, emotional, and social needs as well as
characteristics of gifted students.
13. Attends and schedules parent-teacher conferences and informational meetings with students, parents, community,
and supervisors.
14. Attends professional conferences and workshops and shares information with colleagues.
15. Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.
QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Bachelor's Degree.
2. Valid Ohio Certificate/License with Gifted Education endorsement.
3. Must pass criminal background check.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Effective Date: 2025-2026 school year
Length of Employment: One Year Limited Contract
Salary and Fringe Benefits: Based on the current negotiated agreement.
