Gifted Services Education Program Specialist

State of Ohio•Columbus, OH

29d•Onsite

About The Position

Provide expertise in developing and revising academic programs to meet the needs of students who are gifted, employers, and the community by staying current on the latest research, literature, and best practices related to gifted education, including identifying and serving students who are gifted, twice exceptional students, English learners who are gifted, acceleration for advanced learners, and other related issues. Serve as a K-12 gifted education expert on committees for internal and external projects. Provide technical assistance and support to school districts and families on issues regarding gifted education, including identifying and serving gifted students (including twice exceptional students and English learners who are gifted); implementing gifted education programs and related policies; and gifted education program accountability within state accountability systems. Support the development of implementation tools, professional learning, and resources to help educational stakeholders design and deliver instruction aligned to Ohio's Learning Standards to meet the needs of all learners, including gifted students. Communicate with the gifted education community and other key stakeholders, such as post-secondary institutions, professional associations, external agencies, and internal Department teams, to support and assist with the implementation of gifted education programs and related policies. Review and evaluate various data, such as EMIS data, survey responses, and budget documentation, to determine district compliance with applicable rules, regulations, and policies related to gifted program accountability within state accountability systems. Perform and assist with audits of district identification and service numbers for gifted students, including audits based on complaints or suspicion of noncompliance, to ensure compliance with applicable state rules, regulations, and policies. Monitor the allowable use of state funds for gifted education by school districts within state accountability systems. Monitor and approve the implementation of corrective action plans or other corrective measures, if applicable, when non-compliance is identified within state accountability systems. Perform other duties as assigned. Support the development of implementation supports, including guidance, universal professional learning, and implementation tools aligned with Ohio's Integrated Multi Tiered Systems of Support (I-MTSS) framework, to assist educational stakeholders in designing and delivering instruction that is aligned to Ohio's Learning Standards and meets the needs of all learners, including students who are gifted. Develop professional learning opportunities for K-12 Integrated MTSS implementation

Requirements

6 years of experience providing support and services to children who are gifted, including but not limited to twice exceptional students and English learners who are gifted; OR 6 years of experience providing support and services to those who work with children who are gifted, including twice exceptional students and English learners who are gifted (e.g. gifted coordinator, administrator, technical assistance provider).

Nice To Haves

Completion of a Master's degree in education or related field [e.g., gifted education, special education, educational administration/leadership, curriculum, psychology, public policy administration]
Experience creating and delivering professional development related to gifted education
Demonstrated experience and knowledge in implementing gifted programs
Experience interpreting legislation and law (e.g., Ohio Revised Code, Ohio Administrative Code, state/federal requirements and guidelines, providing direction/guidance to stakeholders)
Demonstrated experience or knowledge base of current educational issues (e.g., ESSA, standards, curriculum, and assessment)
Superb communication skills at all levels of an organization and with customers/partners via multiple media
Development of tools and technical assistance related to gifted program operations
Excellent interpersonal, networking, and team-building skills.

Responsibilities

Developing and revising academic programs to meet the needs of students who are gifted, employers, and the community
Serving as a K-12 gifted education expert on committees for internal and external projects
Providing technical assistance and support to school districts and families on issues regarding gifted education
Supporting the development of implementation tools, professional learning, and resources to help educational stakeholders
Communicating with the gifted education community and other key stakeholders
Reviewing and evaluating various data to determine district compliance with applicable rules, regulations, and policies
Performing and assisting with audits of district identification and service numbers for gifted students
Monitoring the allowable use of state funds for gifted education by school districts
Monitoring and approving the implementation of corrective action plans or other corrective measures
Performing other duties as assigned
Supporting the development of implementation supports aligned with Ohio's Integrated Multi Tiered Systems of Support (I-MTSS) framework
Developing professional learning opportunities for K-12 Integrated MTSS implementation