Individualized Education Gifted & Talented Education Facilitator

Colorado Springs School District 11•Colorado Springs, CO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position provides districtwide leadership, coordination, and support for programs and services designed to meet the needs of gifted, talented, and high-ability learners from preschool through grade 12. This role leads the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of Gifted & Talented (GT) programming, including Gifted Magnet Programs, Advanced Learning Plans (ALPs), identification processes, and acceleration pathways, ensuring alignment with district priorities, state requirements, and best practices in gifted education. In partnership with school leaders, educators, and the Department of Individualized Education, this Facilitator strengthens instructional practices, supports equitable identification of underrepresented student groups, and expands access to rigorous, engaging learning opportunities. The position designs and delivers professional learning, builds staff capacity in gifted characteristics and instructional strategies, and supports the recruitment and development of qualified GT personnel. In addition, this position monitors program effectiveness through data analysis, evaluations, and state reviews; manages assigned budgets, grants, assessments, and reporting requirements; and collaborates with district, regional, and state stakeholders to advance innovative programming and improve student growth and achievement for gifted learners.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field
Valid state teaching license
Minimum of 5–7 years of successful teaching experience
Demonstrated leadership in curriculum development, instructional design, or content-area leadership
Experience designing and facilitating professional learning at the school or district level
Strong background in data analysis and instructional improvement
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
This position does require a Gifted and Talented Endorsement on CDE license.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Curriculum & Instruction, Educational Leadership, or related field
Experience leading district-level initiatives or cross-school work
Deep expertise in a specific content area (e.g., Humanities, STEM, Literacy)
Experience supporting instructional material adoption or implementation
Knowledge of state standards and assessment systems (e.g., Colorado Academic Standards)

Responsibilities

Lead development, refinement, and alignment of curriculum, instruction, and assessment within assigned content area
Serve as district content expert and resource for schools and leadership
Promote research-based, culturally responsive instructional practices
Design and facilitate districtwide professional learning aligned to content standards and instructional priorities
Provide coaching and support to teachers, instructional leaders, and teams
Develop teacher leaders and content specialists across schools
Support implementation of district-adopted instructional materials and resources
Monitor instructional trends and fidelity of implementation across schools
Ensure vertical and horizontal alignment across grade levels
Support development and alignment of common assessments
Analyze district and state data to identify trends, gaps, and priorities
Guide data-driven instructional planning and improvement efforts
Collaborate with school leaders and district departments (e.g., Special Education, ELD, GT)
Support alignment of instructional initiatives and district priorities
Contribute to strategic planning and improvement efforts