Gifted Education Specialist

The goal of the Gifted Specialist is to provide leadership, support and consultation in the development, implementation and reflection of rigorous services for gifted learners.

• Works with principals and the School Gifted Program Team to provide leadership and implementation of the LEA's Plan for Gifted services
• Advocates for gifted students and the recognition and development of gifts and talents in students having potential
• Coordinates, administers, and interprets appropriate testing for identification
• Serves as coach/resource to teachers regarding lesson design and services for gifted students
• Provides direct and indirect instruction to students
• Collaborates with teachers to develop and support the Differentiated Education Plan (DEP) processes
• Supports the learning goals of twice-exceptional students
• Facilitates professional development concerning best practices for high ability students
• Maintains accurate and complete records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations
• Coordinates school-wide communication and is a resource for Gifted Education Services to parents and faculty
• Perform related duties as assigned by supervisor
• Maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures 

• Holds a teaching license and AIG licensure
• Bachelor's Degree in Education required
• Minimum 5 years of successful classroom teaching experience
• Demonstrated expert knowledge of services for Gifted students
• Evidence of understanding the characteristics of adult learners
• Demonstrated expert level of collaboration skills
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards

This document provides descriptive information about the above Chapel Hill-Carrboro City School position. Work actually performed by incumbents in this position may vary.  Although this document may be used for recruiting, staffing, or career planning, the information contained herein should only be used as a guideline or recommendation for the content of and qualifications for this position. An individual's ability to meet the qualifications and capabilities described in this document is not a guarantee of employment or promotion.  Chapel Hill-Carrboro City School reserves the right to make changes to this document as deemed necessary without providing advance written notice.