TEACHER, ITINERANT GIFTED AND TALENTED

Denver Public Schools•Denver, CO

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Identifies ECE–12th grade students who need gifted and talented services according to state and district guidelines. Develops and implements meaningful gifted education services in the school community that provide academic and affective (social/emotional) support for gifted students. The role serves students individually and in groups as caseload and FTE permit, and works with teachers, families, counselors, and administrators to support student learning and coordinate instruction. This vacancy is at an Innovation School. The position is represented by an employee association (bargaining unit).

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Education or a related field.
Valid Colorado Department of Education (CDE) teaching license; a CDE application receipt is accepted for 90 days.
Lead for racial and educational excellence and work to dismantle systems of oppression and inequity; support all students so they feel seen and heard and have access to high-quality education.
Live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado while employed.
Ability, with or without accommodations, to meet the physical demands of the position.

Responsibilities

Develop and monitor Advanced Learning Plans (ALPs) that provide academic and affective support for identified gifted students.
Consult with classroom teachers and provide gifted-education staff development tailored to school needs and informed by student, family, and staff feedback.
Provide staff development on strategies and materials for differentiating curriculum and challenging gifted learners.
Participate in and support the school’s Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) process for gifted and advanced students.
Counsel students to encourage and support achievement.
Monitor and supervise assigned students, enforce conduct and behavior rules, and reinforce positive behaviors in accordance with school and district policy.
Observe, evaluate, report, and record student performance, behavior, social development, and physical health; prepare required student, attendance, and activity reports.
Set clear objectives for lessons, units, and projects; provide advanced instruction individually and in groups using varied teaching methods and technology, adjusting instruction to student learning styles.
Prepare and administer assessments and report results to families and teachers regarding universal screening and individual assessments related to gifted identification.
Communicate with parents or guardians, teachers, counselors, and administrators to address behavioral and academic problems and coordinate instructional efforts, particularly for twice-exceptional students.
Follow Exceptional Children’s Education Act (ECEA) rules and district guidance for gifted and talented identification, and maintain accurate records of students needing services.
May participate in extra-duty activities such as coaching, tutoring, or summer programs, consistent with the Teachers’ Collective Bargaining Agreement and Department of Labor regulations.