March 6, 2026
Elementary Gifted Intervention Specialist (K-12)
JobID: 44157
Position Type: Elementary School Teaching/Gifted
Date Posted: 3/4/2026
Location:
Forest Hills School District Main Office
Date Available:
08/13/2026
Closing Date:
Until Filled
District:
Forest Hills Local Schools
Title: Teacher
Reports To: Principal
Employment Status
: Full Time
Terms of Employment:
186 days
FLSA Status
: Exempt
Qualifi cations
: Appropriate State of Ohio Licensure
Defi nition
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The Teacher leads students toward the fulfi llment of their potential for intellectual,emotional, and psychological growth and maturation.
Key Functions
:
A. STUDENT LEARNING: TEACHERS UNDERSTAND STUDENT LEARNING ANDDEVELOPMENT, AND RESPECT THE DIVERSITY OF THE STUDENTS THEY TEACH.
1.Displays knowledge of how students learn and of the developmentalcharacteristics of age groups.
2.Understands what students know and are able to do and use thisknowledge to meet the needs of all students.
3.Expects that all students will achieve to their full potential.
4.Models respect for students’ diverse cultures, language skills andexperiences.
5.Recognizes characteristics of gifted students, students with disabilities andat-risk students in order to assist in appropriate identifi cation, instruction, and intervention.
B. CONTENT KNOWLEDGE: TEACHERS KNOW AND UNDERSTAND THE CONTENTAREA FOR
WHICH THEY HAVE INSTRUCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITY.
1. Knows the content they teach and use their knowledge of content-specific concepts, assumptions and skills to plan instruction.
2. Understands and uses content-specific instructional strategies to effectively teach the central concepts and skills of the discipline.
3. Understands school and district curriculum priorities and the Ohio academic content standards.
4. Understands the relationship of knowledge within the content area to othercontent areas.
5. Connects content to relevant life experiences and career opportunities.
C. ASSESSMENT: TEACHERS UNDERSTAND AND USE VARIED ASSESSMENTS TOINFORM
INSTRUCTION, EVALUATE AND ENSURE STUDENT LEARNING.
1. Is knowledgeable about assessment types, their purposes and the data they generate.
2. Selects, develops and uses variety of diagnostic, formative and summativ eassessments.
3. Analyzes data to monitor student progress and learning to plan, differentiate and modify instruction
4. Collaborates and communicates student progress with students, parents and colleagues
5. Involves learners in self-assessment and goal setting to address gaps between performance and potential.
D. DELIVERY OF INSTRUCTION: TEACHERS PLAN AND DELIVER EFFECTIVEINSTRUCTION THAT
ADVANCES THE LEARNING OF EACH INDIVIDUAL STUDENT.
1. Aligns his/her instructional goals and activities with school and district priorities and Ohio’s academic content standards.
2. Uses information about students’ learning and performance to plan and deliver instruction that will close the achievement gap
3. Communicates clear learning goals and explicitly link learning activities to those defined goals.
4. Applies knowledge of how students think and learn to instructional design and delivery.
5. Differentiates instruction to support the learning needs of all students, including students identified as gifted, students with disabilities and at-risk students.
6. Creates and selects activities that are designed to help students develop as independent learners and complex problem-solvers.
7. Uses resources effectively, including technology, to enhance student learning.
E. LEARNING ENVIRONMENT: TEACHERS CREATE LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS THATPROMOTE
HIGH LEVELS OF LEARNING AND ACHIEVEMENT FOR ALL STUDENTS.
1. Treats all students fairly and establish an environment that is respectful, supportive and caring.
2. Creates an environment that is physically and emotionally safe.
3. Motivates students to work productively and assume responsibility for their own learning.
4. Creates learning situations in which students work independently, collaboratively and/or as a whole class.
5. Maintains an environment that is conducive to learning for all students.
F. COLLABORATION: TEACHERS COLLABORATE AND COMMUNICATE WITH OTHER
EDUCATORS, ADMINISTRATORS, STUDENTS AND PARENTS AND THECOMMUNITY TO
SUPPORT STUDENT LEARNING.
1. Communicates clearly and effectively.
2. Shares responsibility with parents and caregivers to support student learning, emotional and physical development and mental health.
3. Collaborates effectively with other teachers, administrators and school and district staff .
4. Collaborates effectively with the local community and community agencies, when and where appropriate, to promote a positive environment for student learning.
G. PROFESSIONAL GROWTH: TEACHERS ASSUME RESPONSIBILITY FORPROFESSIONAL
GROWTH, PERFORMANCE, AND INVOLVEMENT AS AN INDIVIDUAL AND AS AMEMBER OF A
LEARNING COMMUNITY.
1. Understands, upholds and follows professional ethics, policies and legalcodes of professional conduct.
2. Takes responsibility for engaging in continuous, purposeful professionaldevelopment.
3. Is an agent of change who seeks opportunities to positively impact teachingquality, school improvements and student achievement.
4. Is willing to share professional development with colleagues
H. OTHER
1. Performs other duties as assigned.
ADDITIONAL WORKING CONDITIONS:
1. Occasional exposure to blood, bodily fl uids, and tissue.
2. Occasional interaction among unruly children.
NOTE: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and levelof work being performed by the person assigned to this job. They are not intendedto be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills and physical demandsrequired of personnel so classified.
The Forest Hills Local School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and as suchdoes not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin,ancestry, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other status protected bylaw.
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Submitted by:Bob Buck
