Job Description

POSITION TITLE:Middle and/or High School Academically or Intellectually Gifted SpecialistREPORTS TO:Principals/Director of College and Career ReadinessBEGINNING DATE:Open Until Filled

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:

• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work with diverse populations
• Knowledge and understanding of gifted students' needs
• Ability to organize and lead testing administrations
• Ability to develop and lead high-quality professional development in alignment to department goals and priorities
• Ability to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to meet district goals
• Ability to develop, execute, and monitor intentional and strategic plans
• Ability to effectively manage multiple tasks and assignments
• Knowledge of college and career readiness and rigorous preparation pathways
• Ability to compile, analyze, and evaluate data to collaboratively improve student outcomes
• Effective meeting planning and facilitation
• Grant development and coordination

EDUCATION AND TRAINING:

• North Carolina Teacher license required
• AIG certification required
• Experience teaching middle and/or high school preferred
• Administrative degree or equivalent work experience preferred

TERM OF EMPLOYMENT: 10 months, Full-Time

SALARY: North Carolina Teacher's Salary Schedule

FLSA Status: Exempt

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Use various tools to effectively communicate with AIG and advanced learning stakeholders
• Create awareness of gifted education and advanced learning services
• Align daily responsibilities with the Onslow County School Academically or Intellectually Gifted (AIG) plan and state program standards
• Administer assessments associated with gifted education and advanced learning courses
• Design, deliver, and evaluate professional development for educators and administrators in gifted education
• Collaborate with school counselors, teachers, administrators, parents, and students on identification and provision of services for advanced learners and gifted students
• Review student transcripts and meet with students to develop educational plans reflective of areas of identification and appropriate rigor
• Utilize data from sources including, but not limited to ACT, SAT, ASVAB, WorkKeys, etc.
• Use PSAT and AP Potential data to inform course offerings and student interventions
• Coordinate district and school level Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate initiatives
• Assist in the monitoring and development of the Onslow County Schools AIG Strategic Plan
• Assist with organizing and expanding enrichment opportunities for high school students
• Seek grants to increase opportunities and supports for advanced learning and gifted students
• Other duties as assigned

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to stand, sit, or walk for prolonged periods of time.
• Ability to reach with hands and arms routinely.
• Ability to bend, stoop, carry, push and pull.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds routinely and 30 pounds occasionally.
• Must be able to visually and auditorily effectively communicate with staff and students.
• Must be able to drive to variety of school sites.

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to this job.

Onslow County Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities.

EOE