Gifted Intervention Specialist (Part-Time .6 FTE)

UPPER ARLINGTON CITY SCHOOLS
                                                                                                                                 
Location:                       District
Position:                        Gifted Intervention Specialist (Part-time .6 FTE)
Licensure:                     K-12 with Gifted Endorsement
Reports to:                    Building Principal and Student Services
FLSA Status:                 Non-Exempt
Employment Status:     Regular/Full-time 

Description: Assists school personnel in the identification, evaluation and placement of gifted and talented children; provides daily instruction to assigned gifted students; prepares daily instructional lessons;  provides an environment that encourages creativity; consults with regular classroom teachers on an informal basis.

NOTE: The below lists are not ranked in order of importance

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) or equivalent from a four-year college or university

• Appropriate State of Ohio licensure with Gifted Endorsement

• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent and/or Board of Education may find appropriate

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to work effectively with others

• Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively both orally and in writing

• Effective, active listening skills

• Organizational and problem solving skills

• Basic computer skills

• Ability to operate school equipment

• Ability to work in a team environment

• Knowledge of academic area and teaching methodology

• Skills that foster and facilitate learning and classroom management

• Training in varied instructional design

• Background/knowledge base in methodology and supervised practice

• Knowledge of laws governing gifted education

• Ability to assess needs and write WEPs that provide for those needs

• Knowledge of special education state and federal guidelines

Essential Functions:

• Ensure safety of students

• Teach and evaluate the students using sound instructional practices

• Maintain accurate and complete records as required

• Assists school personnel in the identification, evaluation, placement of gifted and talented children

• Make provisions for being available to students and parents for educationally related purposes before and after the instructional day

• Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students

• Instruct assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated

• Develop a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests and abilities of gifted and talented students

• Elicits input from parents, teacher, school administration, and others involved in student program development

• Participate in collaborative team teaching with cooperating teachers

• Provide classroom teachers with resource information

• Attend meetings and in-services as required

• Provide individualized tutoring sessions for students within the school day or after the school day as mutually agreed upon by staff and student

• Coordinates activities for gifted and talented children which may include mentorships, advanced placement, the formation of special seminars, independent research, and other integrated curricular experiences

• Plan collaboration schedules with regular classroom teachers

• Make contacts with the public with tact and diplomacy

• Interact in a positive manner with staff, students, and parents

• Refer attendance, health, and psychological emotional problems to the Principal and/or Guidance Counselor

• Designs appropriate goals and objectives for students based on evaluations and staff and parent input; develops and implements individual Written Education Plans

• Ensure that the WEP goals/objectives for students are met

• Provide direct instruction in a resource/inclusion or tutorial setting

• Provides consultation on appropriate materials and teaching strategies for use by classroom teachers in assisting gifted and talented students in the regular classroom

• Develops schedules and lesson plans for classroom day allowing for a variety of activities and special events appropriate for the student

• Promotes special programs and competitions which develop problem solving skills, thinking skills, and those talents which have been identified

• Provides in-service to parents, mentors, aides, teachers, administrators, and general education personnel regarding the education of gifted children

• Assists in the development of educational evaluation and accountability procedures, curriculum and staff development and instructional or classroom management strategies

• Conducts preliminary and ongoing evaluations of student levels and needs through formal and informal means

• Supervises and disciplines students following the student discipline code

• Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with parents through effective use of interim reports, report cards and conferences

• Observe ethics of the teaching profession

• Maintain respect at all times for confidential information, e.g., case history

• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities

• Demonstrate knowledge of subject matter and present clear, complete, and accurate explanations utilizing a variety of instructional techniques and media suitable to the level of learners

• Provide career information and job training information to students

• Utilize a wide variety of instructional aids, including technology, to teach objectives

• Adapt curriculum and provide alternative teaching techniques and assessments to best enhance student learning

• Administer and score various tests for evaluation and diagnostic purposes

• Assist the administration in implementing all procedures and rules governing student life and conduct.

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

• Respond to routine questions and requests in an appropriate manner

• Serve on committees and co-curricular activities as agreed upon

• Discipline students when necessary

• Perform home visits when possible or as needed

• Conduct yearly surveys and evaluations if required and/or necessary

• Serve as a role model for students

• Assist in the selection of textbooks, equipment and other instructional materials

• Write grants for equipment and monies to fund activities

• Interact with other departments and school personnel when necessary

• Counsel, advise, encourage and motivate students

• Serve as liaison with school personnel, parents, community members, universities and colleges, industry, business and cultural institutions, and other interested publics

• Arranges field trips that are needed for gifted programs

• Continues to extend personal knowledge and to upgrade professional credentials in the area of gifted and talented education

• Perform other duties as assigned 

Equipment Operated:

• Computer

• Copy machine

• Printer

• Telephone

• TV/DVD player

• Calculator

• Other equipment as needed

Additional Working Conditions:

• Occasional interaction among unruly children

• Occasional exposure to blood, bodily fluids and tissue

• Occasionally lift, carry, push, and pull various items up to a maximum of 25 pounds, e.g., paper boxes, deliveries of supplies and equipment

• Frequently move and position self as necessary to access and operate equipment

• Frequently move around workspace and travel throughout school building and/or school district

Employee shall remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed controlled substance use in the workplace throughout his/her employment with the District. 

The Upper Arlington City School District Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, including sexual orientation and transgender identity, disability, age, religion, military status, ancestry genetic information, or any other legally protected category, in its program and activities, including employment opportunities.

This job description is subject to change and in no manner states or implies that these are the only duties and responsibilities to be performed by the incumbent. The incumbent will be required to follow the instructions and perform the duties required by the incumbent’s supervisor and or appointing authority.