Gifted & Talented Coordinator

JAMES IRWIN CHARTER SCHOOL•Colorado Springs, CO

1d•$45,000 - $45,000•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Director of Student Support Services, the Advanced Learner/Gifted and Talented Coordinator is responsible for evaluating and supporting our advanced learners with ALPs. This includes a continuum of services for gifted-identified students in the K-12 setting. The Advanced Learner/Gifted and Talented Coordinator will work closely with, and provide support and resources to school leaders, ensuring our advanced learners continue to be academically challenged in our programs. This position is also responsible for creating and maintaining ALPs and all required reporting.

Requirements

A bachelor's degree from an educational institution approved by the Colorado Department of Education
Valid “Gifted and Talented Endorsement” verifying completion of a Colorado State Board of Education-approved program for Gifted and Talented Education or willingness to work toward obtaining the endorsement upon being hired
Strong oral and written communication skills
Strong interpersonal relations skills
Ability to be a part of and work with a team
Ability to manage multiple priorities and tasks with frequent interruptions
Ability to maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job
Ability to work independently under broad organizational policies to achieve organizational objectives
Knowledge of the James Irwin (JICS) mission and commitment to support it
Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students, parents and staff from diverse backgrounds and populations
Ability to adapt to various teaching environments, from elementary schools to secondary education programs

Responsibilities

Collaborate, communicate and consult with school leaders and appropriate network administration to ensure advanced learners are academically challenged and show evidence of continued growth
Establish guidelines and procedures for gifted and talented services for the purpose of developing and maintaining the program in the JI Network in accordance with state and federal compliance regulations
Collect, analyze and evaluate student data for the purpose of monitoring student progress, program evaluation, and continuous improvement of gifted learners. Provide feedback on strengths and areas needing improvement
Plan, develop, maintain and review all ALPs for advanced students including parent meetings, evaluations and progress monitoring, maintaining ALP documentation in Infinite Campus
Serve as a resource contact for network classroom teachers for the purpose of providing materials, methods, modeling and ideas to ensure appropriate educational experiences for identified students in classrooms and assist with the selection and purchase of supplemental resources and materials as needed
Participate in staff meetings, district or state activities and projects pertaining to the education of gifted students when requested by the Director of Student Support Services
Work with state reporting staff to ensure accurate reporting and tracking of gifted and talented students
Stay updated on the latest trends and research in Gifted teaching, attend workshops or conferences, and engage in ongoing professional development
Develop and maintain positive working relationships with teaching staff, administrative team, instructional support staff, students and parents for the purpose of promoting and encouraging involvement of all stakeholders in supporting the network program
Perform other duties as assigned by Director of Student Support Services