Gifted Education Coordinator

THE CANTON CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

BOARD OF EDUCATION

JOB DESCRIPTION

Position: Gifted Education Coordinator

Reports to: Chief Academic Officer

Employment Status: Regular/Full-time

FLSA Status: Exempt

Description: Responsible for the leadership, development, coordination and implementation of all

aspects of the K-12 gifted education program and provides support for curriculum

development as it pertains to adapting curriculum to meet the needs of gifted and

talented students

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

Essential Functions:

• Coordinate the development and implementation of policies, procedures and plans for identified gifted and talented students as directed by the Board of Education and the Ohio Department of Education
• Collaborate with Student, Family and Community Services Department to insure integration of services
• Serve as a communication link between all buildings K-12 as it relates to identification and delivery of services for gifted and talented students
• Assist school personnel in the planning of assessment, testing, identification, service options, placement and guidance of gifted children
• Provide leadership and educational direction by meeting regularly with consulting teachers to establish and implement districtwide goals
• Coordinate enrichment programs and direct service activities for gifted children
• Provide consultation on curriculum development, teaching strategies and appropriate materials for consulting teachers and classroom teachers in assisting gifted and academically able students
• Assist teachers in developing students' written educational plans for services
• Provide staff development to parents, mentors, aides, administrators, classroom teachers, consulting teachers, guidance counselors and other coordinators regarding identification policies and procedures and the characteristics, educational, and social-emotional needs of gifted children
• Disseminate information relating to current research, workshops, study groups, conferences and courses in gifted education for consulting teachers, classroom teachers, guidance counselors, coordinators and administrators
• Serve as liaison with school personnel, parents, community members, universities and colleges, industry, business, cultural institutions and other interested publics
• Select and request needed supplies, instructional materials, textbooks, resources and equipment necessary to implement programs and services
• Develop and maintain an inventory of materials specifically purchased with gifted funds to support gifted education services
• Notify parents of students identified for gifted services and be available for conferences
• Maintain required, accurate and complete records
• Assist district personnel in evaluating, on a continuing basis, the strengths and opportunities for improvement of services for gifted children
• Prepare annual reports to meet local, state and federal requirements
• Attend professional growth seminars, workshops and conferences to keep current on relevant issues and trends as well as local, state and federal mandates and policies regarding gifted education

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform other duties as assigned by the Assistant Superintendent

Qualifications:

• Master's degree (M.A.) from an accredited college or university
• Five to 10 years related experience
• Valid Ohio teaching certificate with validation in gifted education
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent and/or Board of Education may find appropriate

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to communicate and work effectively with personnel, administrators, staff, students and parents
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative professional relationships
• Ability to promote excellent public relations
• Ability to build consensus and cooperation
• Ability to interpret test scores
• Demonstrate computer skills utilizing word processing and databases
• Demonstrate organizational management and problem solving skills
• Demonstrate knowledge of characteristics and educational needs of gifted and talented students
• Demonstrate skills in oral and written communication
• Demonstrate skills in district curriculum and application of instructional strategies

Equipment Operated:

• Telephone
• Computer/printer
• Fax machine
• Copier
• Scanner
• TV/VCR/DVD/CD/LCD
• Video projector
• Digital camera
• CCSD Technology

Additional Working Conditions:

• Occasional requirement to travel daily and overnight
• Occasional interaction among unruly children
• Occasional exposure to blood, bodily fluids and tissue
• Frequent requirement to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, see, read, speak, reach, stretch with hands and arms, crouch, kneel, climb, and stoop
• Frequent operation of a vehicle in inclement weather conditions, i.e., being prepared to come to work on all scheduled work days, except calamity days
• Weekend/evening/summer work
• Requirement to lift and/or carry up to a maximum of 50 pounds, and push/pull up to a maximum of 100 pounds, various supplies and/or equipment

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, appointing authority.