Gifted Services Education Program Specialist

• 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 Ohios 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 OhiosIntegrated Multi TieredSystems of Support (I-MTSS) framework to assist educational stakeholders in designing and delivering instruction that is aligned to Ohios Learning Standards and meets the needs of all learners including students who are gifted.

• Develop professional learning opportunities for K-12 Integrated MTSS implementation

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services activities programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

At the State of Ohio we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits visit ourTotal Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off including vacation personal sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth Adoption and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds Public Service Loan Forgiveness and more)
• Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS STRS SERS and HPRS)&Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)

*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39) and as outlined in the posting.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 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).

The final candidate selected for this position will be required to undergo a criminal background check as well as other investigative convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position unless restricted under state or federal law or federal individual assessment of an applicants prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.

The final candidate selected for this position will be required to undergo a criminal background check as well as other investigative convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position unless restricted under state or federal law or federal individual assessment of an applicants prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.

Only For Unclassified Positions: The final applicant for this position will be required to submit urinalysis to test for illegal drug use prior to an appointment. The State will decline to extend a final offer of employment to any applicant with a verified positive test result. Also an applicant with a positive test result will not be considered for any position with the State of Ohio for a period of one year.

The Ohio Department of Education and Workforce is anEqual Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employerthat values diversity and seeks talented individuals from diverse backgrounds. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race color sex sexual orientation gender identity religion creed national or ethnic origin citizenship status age disability veteran status or any other legally protected class. Questions or concerns about this should be directed to the Office of Human Resources ().

The Ohio Department of Education and Workforce is a diverse team of passionate education-focused professionals responsible for overseeing and enhancing the quality of education for each of Ohios 1.7 million students. The Department provides the resources and supports essential to raising student achievement and accelerating learning opportunities advancing the connectivity between K-12 and postsecondary learning creating programs to support and expand workforce experiences and ensuring students have the necessary supports to be ready each day to learn.

As the governing body responsible for overseeing and enhancing the quality of education within the State of Ohio the Department of Education and Workforce is dedicated to promoting educational excellence and ensuring equal access to learning opportunities for all students. The Department is committed to collaborating with schools districts educators students families businesses nonprofits and all stakeholders to achieve our educational goals.