What are the responsibilities and job description for the GIFTED INTERVENTION SPECIALIST position at Lakota Local Schools?
Lakota Local School District is a vibrant and dynamic educational community serving more than 18,000 students.
Everything WE do is designed to provide a future-ready, student-centered learning experience for every single child.
We are committed to academic excellence, innovation, and cultivating an inclusive environment where all students thrive.
Description: Teacher - Gifted Intervention Specialist, 1 FTE
Job Summary: The Gifted Intervention Specialist is responsible for developing and implementing specialized instructional strategies and programs tailored to the needs of gifted and talented students
across grades K-12. This role emphasizes fostering academic excellence, creativity, and social-emotional growth while ensuring compliance with state and district guidelines for gifted education.
The specialist will also work closely with classroom teachers to differentiate curriculum and provide resources that enhance learning for gifted students. Additionally, the Gifted Intervention Specialist
will support the identification and assessment of gifted students and work collaboratively to promote equitable access to gifted services.
Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in Education or a related field.
Master's Degree preferred.
Valid Ohio Teaching License, English Language Arts, Math.
K-12 Gifted Intervention Specialist Endorsement. Alternative Licensure Pathways accepted.
Experience in gifted education or differentiated instruction.
Valid Driver's License.
Working Conditions: 7.75 hours per day, 184 days per school year calendar.
Application Procedure: Applicants should submit an online application through the Lakota Local School District's Frontline Recruiting & Hiring system. Please include a resume, transcripts, licensure documentation, and any other required materials.
Selection Procedure: Applicants will be evaluated based on qualifications, experience, and alignment with district needs. Selected candidates will participate in interviews, which may include panel interviews,
reference checks, and/or teaching demonstrations.
Applicants that are offered positions shall be required to submit to an FBI/BCII criminal background check. Failure to satisfactorily pass the criminal background check based on the discretion of the Board of Education will preclude an individual from employment with the district.
Lakota Local School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.