Neurodiverse Student Services Liaison - Student Achievement Resource Center

Cherry Creek Schools•Denver, CO

About The Position

Under the direction of the Director of Neurodiverse Student Services, provide support to schools to develop and implement a comprehensive and challenging program to enrich, extend, and accelerate the learning of gifted and twice exceptional students. Collaborates with other District-level departments to ensure access and opportunity to rigorous courses and programming.

Requirements

Criminal background check and fingerprinting required
Bachelor’s degree in education, psychology, social work, or similar field
Five (5) years of professional work experience
Colorado Department of Education (CDE) teaching license
CDE Gifted Education Core (grades PreK-12) endorsement, CDE Gifted Education Specialist (grades PreK-12) endorsement, or five (5) years of teaching gifted education
Demonstrated ability to work with teachers and building principals in creating and designing delivery models for advanced, gifted, and talented learners
Knowledge of the identification and screening process for placement into the gifted and talented program
Knowledge of the Cherry Creek School District policies and Colorado Exceptional Children’s Act
Ability to maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job
Strong instructional knowledge of teaching methods, learning styles, and educational research related to gifted, talented, and twice-exceptional learners
Knowledge of standards-based education, Professional Learning Communities, Culturally Responsive Education, Innovation, and implications for best practice
Demonstrated strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
Demonstrated presentation skills in a variety of settings

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in education, psychology, social work, or similar field
Experience working in the public sector
Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds
Demonstrated understanding of adult learning theory, change management, and program development/education reform
Demonstrated skill in working with staff, parents, and students on issues related to advanced, gifted, and talented students
Racially conscious and culturally competent with the skill, will, capacity, and knowledge to commit to a culture of continuous improvement

Responsibilities

Support schools, educational leaders, and teachers in the assessment, identification, and programming of gifted and talented learners.
Observe students and collaborate with teachers to provide feedback and instructional strategy support.
Meet regularly with school-based teacher of neurodiverse students and general education gifted cluster teachers to assist in the coordination and improvement of gifted student engagement as well as academic achievement and personal growth.
Meet regularly with educational leaders and teachers to ensure designated gifted program models are equitable and accessible as well as being consistent with best practices and district expectations/guidance.
Regularly support training for building-level teachers and specialists and provide support for teachers on instructional best practices in supporting gifted and talented learners, curriculum changes, resource alignment, and data analysis.
Co-plan and Co-facilitate department led professional development offerings as well as parent meetings/workshops.
Keep abreast of current research and state/national information regarding gifted learners to lead the department and district in best practice and the creation of products that clearly communicate to key stakeholders.
Support the district’s Acceleration and Challenge School admission processes and attend all planning and parent meetings associated with said processes.
Support the organization, implementation, and refinement of district-level programs designed to support the enrichment of gifted and talented students including, but not limited to, Inside Out, Destination Imagination, Chess Club, and Spelling Bee.
Support teachers of neurodiverse students in the development of Advanced Learning Plans and ensure that student progress is evaluated and communicated on a consistent, systematic basis and that findings are used for improvement.
Support the Early Access process and program including participation in all parent meetings as well as the creation and monitoring of Early Access Advanced Learning Plans.
Perform other duties as assigned or requested.