Gifted Intervention Specialist
Reynoldsburg City School District
DISTRICT
- Reynoldsburg, Ohio This job is also posted in
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Job Details
Job ID:
5708902
Application Deadline:
Posted until filled
Re-Posted:
May 20, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date:
Immediately
Job Description
Job Title:
Gifted Intervention Specialist
Reports to Executive Director of Diverse Learners and Whole Child Support / Building Principal
Job Code Number Contract Length 187 days
Exempt/Nonexempt
Exempt
Department Last Updated January 2026
Reynoldsburg City Schools is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. At Reynoldsburg, our educators embody the principles outlined in Our Portrait of an Educator, inspiring students to innovate, collaborate, and excel. For more information, visit https://www.reyn.org/about-rcs/mission-vision-values.
Primary Job Function:
The Reynoldsburg City Schools' Gifted Intervention Specialist is responsible for identifying, supporting, and delivering services to gifted students in accordance with Ohio law and district policy. This includes direct instruction, consultation, collaboration, and instructional leadership to ensure academic, cognitive, and social-emotional needs of gifted students are met through differentiation, enrichment, and acceleration within inclusive educational environments.
Minimum Qualifications:
Valid Ohio Gifted Intervention Specialist License or Endorsement
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
Knowledge of Ohio gifted education laws, rules, and procedures
Ability to collaborate effectively with students, families, educators, and administrators
Preferred Qualifications:
Master's degree in Gifted Education, Curriculum & Instruction, or related field
Experience serving gifted students in K-12 public schools
Experience with curriculum differentiation, enrichment models, and acceleration strategies
Training or experience with MTSS, data-driven instruction, and inclusive practices
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Primary functions may include the following duties, responsibilities, skills, abilities, and other characteristics. This list of tasks is
ILLUSTRATIVE
ONLY and is not intended to be a comprehensive listing of tasks performed by all positions within this classification. Identification and Assessment
Collaborate with administrators, school psychologists, teachers, and families to screen, evaluate, assess, and identify students for giftedness using state-approved tools
Maintain accurate records related to identification, assessment, and eligibility in compliance with Ohio Department of Education and Workforce (ODEW) and district guidelines
Communicate assessment results and recommendations to all stakeholders
Instructional Planning and Delivery (OTES-Aligned)
Plan and deliver instruction aligned to Ohio Learning Standards and best practices in gifted education
Use formative and summative assessments to guide differentiation, enrichment, and acceleration
Collaborate with general education teachers to support embedded enrichment in classrooms
Establish a safe, inclusive, and intellectually stimulating learning environment
Collaboration and Consultation
Provide modeling, coaching, and consultation to classroom teachers to support differentiated instruction
Maintain ongoing communication with families, educators, and support staff regarding student progress
Attend MTSS meetings, gifted meetings, and other school/district committees as required
Individualized Programming
Consult on development and implementation of Written Education Plans (WEPs) and/or Written Acceleration Plans (WAPs) for gifted students
Monitor progress and adjust instructional strategies as needed
Data Analysis and Progress Monitoring
Collect, analyze, and interpret academic and social-emotional data
Make data-driven decisions to improve outcomes for gifted students
Report student progress to families and administrators
State and District Compliance
Implement gifted education policies and procedures per Ohio law and RCS guidelines
Attend required district professional development and meetings
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of:
Ohio gifted education laws, rules, and compliance requirements
Differentiated instruction, enrichment models, and acceleration strategies
Curriculum design and instructional best practices for gifted learners
Skilled In:
Data analysis and instructional planning
Collaboration and consultation with educators and families
Written and verbal communication
Ability To:
Build positive relationships with students, families, and colleagues
Support diverse learners in inclusive environments
Maintain confidentiality and professional ethics
Manage multiple responsibilities effectively
Physical Demands & Working Conditions:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions in keeping with law. Physical Demands
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate with others. The employee is required to sit or stand and move around for extended periods of time. While performing the duties of this job the employee must be able to push, pull, lift and carry over 25 pounds on occasion.
Working Conditions
- The employee may experience occasional exposure to blood, bodily fluids, and tissue and may be required to interact with students exhibiting challenging behaviors.
Driving Requirement
- This position may require driving between district buildings or to off-site meetings.
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 employee. The employee will be required to follow the instructions and perform the duties required by the employee's supervisor and or appointing authority.
Position Type:
1.0 FTE
Job Requirements