Teacher of the Neurodiverse - Arrowhead Elementary School

Job Title: Teacher of the NeurodiverseFLSA Exemption Status: ExemptClassification Group: Cherry Creek Education AssociationSupervising Position: School Principal or designeePay Plan: Certified/LicensedPay Range: Certified/Licensed Salary ScheduleLast Updated: 08/12/2024Pay InformationBenefits InformationJOB SUMMARY: Provide gifted programming services to students while supporting general education teachers with appropriate differentiation strategies as well as co-teaching in GT Cluster Classrooms. Support administrators and parents/guardians to meet the identified needs of gifted students. Facilitate the equitable identification and programming of high ability students in one or more of the thirteen areas of gifted/talented recognized within the State of Colorado. Manage the writing of Advanced Learning Plans of identified gifted students per District guidelines to include strength-based goal development and progress monitoring and reporting as well as assisting in the selection of appropriate programming to meet identified gifted students’ needs.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The subsequent duties outline the fundamental operations of the position and exemplify the nature of the tasks carried out. They do not encompass a comprehensive inventory of the obligations and responsibilities fulfilled in this role. The approximation of frequencies and time allocation percentages are flexible and subject to the requirements of the organization. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Job Task Descriptions Frequency Percentage of TimeProvides indirect and/or direct services to gifted students as outlined in the student’s Advanced Learning Plan in conjunction with district guidelines for gifted educationDaily 25% Assist classroom teachers in enriching and differentiating curriculum, providing materials, developing assessments, enrichment opportunities, and supports to help create an environment which provides opportunities for the exceptional needs of gifted learners while ensuring continued academic and affective growth and development Daily 20%Communicates with parents, teachers, and students on a regular basis, including but not limited to hosting information meetings at the building level which align with district initiatives and the Department of Neurodiverse Student Services' messaging and processesWeekly 10% Engages stakeholders (e.g. parents, students, colleagues, co-teachers, administrators) in a professional manner across all situations Weekly 5% Collaborate with building principal and staff, Director of Neurodiverse Student Services, and NSS department staff to oversee equitable building-level identification process and programming for gifted students as defined by Colorado’s Exceptional Student Act Monthly 10% Leads the process of developing and writing yearly Advanced Learning Plans for all identified gifted students, soliciting input from teachers, parents, and students; monitors and reports progress to strength-based and affective goals as outlined in the student’s individual Advanced Learning Plan in alignment with state timelines, requirements, and guidance/expectations set for by the Department of Neurodiverse Student Services Monthly 10%Attend meetings and staff development opportunities hosted by the Department of Neurodiverse Student Services to ensure timely curricular support and to maintain consistent alignment of process and practiceMonthly 10%Facilitates dialogue with staff, parents, and administrators around how the Advanced Learning Plan informs student learning and growthMonthly 5%Perform other duties as assigned or requested.Daily 5% TOTAL 100%REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS: This job has no direct supervisory responsibilities.N/AMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: The minimum prerequisites of formal education, professional work experience, certifications, licenses, endorsements, designations, trainings, and other criteria that a candidate must fulfill to be considered for a position. It is essential that certifications, licenses, endorsements, designations, and trainings are fulfilled, valid, and not expired.Bachelor’s degree in education or similar fieldColorado Department of Education (CDE) teaching licenseObtain CDE Gifted Education Core (grades PreK-12) or Gifted Education Specialist (grades PreK-12) endorsement within two (2) years of hireKnowledge of the identification and screening process for placement into the gifted and talented programKnowledge of the Cherry Creek School District policies and Colorado Exceptional Children’s ActStrong instructional knowledge of teaching methods, learning styles, and educational research related to gifted, talented, and twice-exceptional learnersKnowledge of standards-based education, Professional Learning Communities, Culturally Responsive Education, Innovation, and implications for best practiceDemonstrated strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skillsDemonstrated presentation skills in a variety of settingsAbility to maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the jobAbility to align curriculum and assessments with state content standardsAbility to support programs designed to increase student achievementAbility to assume leadership in the development and communication of programs and curriculumAbility and desire to work as a team memberAbility to actively participate in a Professional Learning CommunityAbility to understand, appreciate, and make accommodations for student diversityAbility to serve as a role model and an innovative and creative learner with an insatiable thirst for knowledge that stays on the cutting edge of instructional practice and pedagogyCriminal background check and fingerprinting required for hirePHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS: The physical demands, mental functions, cognitive capacities, and work environment factors required to perform a position’s essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Light work strength level (lifting or carrying up to 25 pounds)Primarily works indoorsTypically a moderate noise levelProlonged standing and walkingOccasional bending, reaching, and climbingOccasional lifting, pulling, and pushingSpeaking and hearingVisual concentrationEye/hand coordinationManual dexterity to operate a computer keyboardConcentrated reading/writing/mathematicsVarying levels of noiseNormal classroom environmentNormal office environmentNormal school district environmentMay work outdoors when monitoring student activitiesDESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Formal education, professional work experience, certifications, licenses, endorsements, designations, trainings, and other qualifications relevant to the position that are strongly preferred but not mandatory for a candidate to be considered.Formal education beyond a Bachelor’s degree in gifted educationExperience advising school clubs/co-curricular activitiesExperience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgroundsRacially conscious and culturally competent with the skill, will, capacity, and knowledge to commit to a culture of continuous improvementDemonstrated understanding of adult learning theory, change management, and program development/education reformDemonstrated skill in working with staff, parents, and students on issues related to advanced, gifted, and talented students