Central Office

April 15, 2024 School Year: Location: Central Office Position: Gifted Specialist Applitrack Job ID: 1836 Description: Coordinates gifted programming and assists with all necessary duties to ensure that appropriate education is provided for students identified as gifted and talented and that related policies and procedures comply with applicable state and federal requirements. Essential Functions: See attached job description Other Duties and Responsibilities: Responds to routine questions and requests in an appropriate manner Assists in developing district wide policies concerning students identified as gifted and talented Interprets the goals and programs of students identified as gifted and talented through data collection Represents the district at local, state and regional activities/committees upon the request of the Superintendent or Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction Performs other duties as assigned by the Superintendent and/or Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction Qualifications: Valid Ohio Department of Education and Workforce certificate/license; administrative license preferred Five to ten years related experience teaching students identified as gifted and talented Acceptable report on required BCI/FBI background investigations Alternative to the above qualifications as the Superintendent and/or Board of Education may find appropriate Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Ability to work effectively with others Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively both orally and in writing Effective, active listening skills Organizational and problem solving skills Knowledge of public school law, policies and practices Basic computer skills Ability to operate various office equipment Commitment to education Applications will only be accepted via Applitrack. Please be advised that we will no longer accept letters of interest for positions in a paper format, nor will they be accepted in an email. Applications accepted as follows: Internal/External Applications Accepted: April 12, 2024 Deadline for all applications: April 26, 2024 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER The Cuyahoga Falls Board of Education has dedicated itself to providing equal admission opportunities, equal education opportunities, and equal employment opportunities. It is the policy of the Board that no staff member, or candidate for a position, in this district shall, on the basis of race, color, religion, military status, national origin, creed or ancestry, age, sex, actual or perceived gender, actual or perceived sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or genetic information be discriminated against. Upon request to the Director of Human Resources, the District shall make reasonable accommodations for a person with a disability to be able to participate in this process. Preferential consideration will be given to those applicants who are properly certified/licensed, and have met all federal and state statutory requirements of "highly qualified," in the core academic areas. All applicants must apply for the position and submit any supporting materials via the AppliTrack system. Simply click on the employment button on the district web site then go to "All Vacancies." If you wish to apply for this vacancy, click on "Apply," and complete the online application. If you are an internal candidate, please apply under Internal Candidates.