Position Type :
Elementary School Teaching / Intervention Specialist
Date Posted : 2 / 10 / 2025
Location :
Barrington Elementary
Date Available : 08 / 11 / 2025
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 othersAbility to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively both orally and in writingEffective, active listening skillsOrganizational and problem solving skillsBasic computer skillsAbility to operate school equipmentAbility to work in a team environmentKnowledge of academic area and teaching methodologySkills that foster and facilitate learning and classroom managementTraining in varied instructional designBackground / knowledge base in methodology and supervised practiceKnowledge of laws governing gifted educationAbility to assess needs and write WEPs that provide for those needsKnowledge of special education state and federal guidelinesEssential Functions :
Ensure safety of studentsTeach and evaluate the students using sound instructional practicesMaintain accurate and complete records as requiredAssists school personnel in the identification, evaluation, placement of gifted and talented childrenMake provisions for being available to students and parents for educationally related purposes before and after the instructional dayCreate a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of studentsInstruct assigned classes in the locations and at the times designatedDevelop a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests and abilities of gifted and talented studentsElicits input from parents, teacher, school administration, and others involved in student program developmentParticipate in collaborative team teaching with cooperating teachersProvide classroom teachers with resource informationAttend meetings and in-services as requiredProvide individualized tutoring sessions for students within the school day or after the school day as mutually agreed upon by staff and studentCoordinates activities for gifted and talented children which may include mentorships, advanced placement, the formation of special seminars, independent research, and other integrated curricular experiencesPlan collaboration schedules with regular classroom teachersMake contacts with the public with tact and diplomacyInteract in a positive manner with staff, students, and parentsRefer attendance, health, and psychological emotional problems to the Principal and / or Guidance CounselorDesigns appropriate goals and objectives for students based on evaluations and staff and parent input; develops and implements individual Written Education PlansEnsure that the WEP goals / objectives for students are metProvide direct instruction in a resource / inclusion or tutorial settingProvides consultation on appropriate materials and teaching strategies for use by classroom teachers in assisting gifted and talented students in the regular classroomDevelops schedules and lesson plans for classroom day allowing for a variety of activities and special events appropriate for the studentPromotes special programs and competitions which develop problem solving skills, thinking skills, and those talents which have been identifiedProvides in-service to parents, mentors, aides, teachers, administrators, and general education personnel regarding the education of gifted childrenAssists in the development of educational evaluation and accountability procedures, curriculum and staff development and instructional or classroom management strategiesConducts preliminary and ongoing evaluations of student levels and needs through formal and informal meansSupervises and disciplines students following the student discipline codeEstablish and maintain cooperative relationships with parents through effective use of interim reports, report cards and conferencesObserve ethics of the teaching professionMaintain respect at all times for confidential information, e.g., case historyTake all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilitiesDemonstrate knowledge of subject matter and present clear, complete, and accurate explanations utilizing a variety of instructional techniques and media suitable to the level of learnersProvide career information and job training information to studentsUtilize a wide variety of instructional aids, including technology, to teach objectivesAdapt curriculum and provide alternative teaching techniques and assessments to best enhance student learningAdminister and score various tests for evaluation and diagnostic purposesAssist 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 mannerServe on committees and co-curricular activities as agreed uponDiscipline students when necessaryPerform home visits when possible or as neededConduct yearly surveys and evaluations if required and / or necessaryServe as a role model for studentsAssist in the selection of textbooks, equipment and other instructional materialsWrite grants for equipment and monies to fund activitiesInteract with other departments and school personnel when necessaryCounsel, advise, encourage and motivate studentsServe as liaison with school personnel, parents, community members, universities and colleges, industry, business and cultural institutions, and other interested publicsArranges field trips that are needed for gifted programsContinues to extend personal knowledge and to upgrade professional credentials in the area of gifted and talented educationPerform other duties as assignedEquipment Operated :
ComputerCopy machinePrinterTelephoneTV / DVD playerCalculatorOther equipment as neededAdditional Working Conditions :
Occasional interaction among unruly childrenOccasional exposure to blood, bodily fluids and tissueOccasionally lift, carry, push, and pull various items up to a maximum of 25 pounds, e.g., paper boxes, deliveries of supplies and equipmentFrequently move and position self as necessary to access and operate equipmentFrequently move around workspace and travel throughout school building and / or school districtEmployee 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.
