Twice-Exceptional Liaison - Student Achievement Resource Center

FLSA : Exempt

SALARY SCHEDULE : Professional Technical | Link to https://www.cherrycreekschools.org/Page/2906

PAY GRADE : Range 9

BENEFITS : Our employee benefits package includes medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, health savings accounts, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, long-term disability, critical illness insurance, and accident insurance. Visit our website for full details.

SUPERVISOR : Director of Gifted and Talented Services

LAST UPDATED : 04/04/2022

SUMMARY : Assist the Director of Gifted and Talented Services in supporting the identification of and programming for students designated as twice exceptional. Create and deliver staff development to administrators, school psychologists, special education staff, gifted education staff, and general education staff in the area of identification of and programming for potential and/or existing twice-exceptional students.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES : The following tasks describe the basic functions of the job and represent the type of work performed. They do not constitute an exhaustive list of the duties and responsibilities performed on the job. The following frequencies and percentage of time spent are approximations only.

• Support schools, educational leaders, and teachers in the assessment, identification, and programming of gifted, talented, and twice-exceptional learners. [Daily, 15%]
• Design and assist in the implementation of twice-exceptional programming K-12. [Daily, 10%]
• Regularly support training for building-level teachers and specialists and provide support for teachers on social emotional instructional best practices in supporting gifted, talented, and twice exceptional learners, resource alignment, and data analysis. [Daily, 10%]
• Attend assessment planning, initial evaluation, annual review, and other types of Special Education, 504, acceleration meetings to support twice-exceptional students. [Daily, 10%]
• Under the direction of the Director of Gifted and Talented Services, provide coaching and training to district-level and school staff in effective assessment, intervention, and academic as well as behavioral strategies appropriate for gifted, talented, and twice-exceptional students. [Daily, 5%]
• Monitor entry and progress of students, as appropriate, including the development and implementation of Individual Education Plans (IEPs) to ensure that the educational needs of gifted students with disabilities are being met and that the district is in legal compliance with state and federal guidelines. [Weekly, 10%]
• Co-plan and Co-facilitate department led professional development offerings as well as parent meetings/workshops. [Weekly, 5%]
• 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. [Monthly, 5%]
• Support the organization, implementation, and refinement of district-level programs designed to support the enrichment of gifted, talented, and twice-exceptional students including, but not limited to, Inside Out, Destination Imagination, Chess Club, and Spelling Bee. [Monthly, 5%]
• Support the Early Access process and program through acting as a primary assessor as well as participating in all parent meetings as well as the creation and monitoring of Early Access Advanced Learning Plans. [Quarterly, 10%]
• Support the district’s Acceleration and Challenge School admission processes through acting as a primary assessor as well as attending all planning and parent meetings associated with said processes. [Quarterly, 10%]
• Perform other related duties as assigned or requested. [Daily, 5%]

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

• Bachelor's degree.
• Experience as a special education teacher or specialist.
• Experience with gifted education program evaluation.
• Basic knowledge of typical office equipment such as telephones, copiers, fax machines, email, etc.
• Basic knowledge of clinical supervision.
• Intermediate knowledge of organizational theory and its application.
• Intermediate knowledge of special education laws and best practices for special education and gifted and talented identification practices.
• Basic leadership and management skills.
• Intermediate organizational skills.
• Intermediate interpersonal relations and teamwork skills.
• Intermediate performance evaluation and assessment skills.
• Advanced verbal and written communication skills.
• Advanced problem-solving skills.
• Advanced analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with others.
• Ability to effectively motivate and supervise people.
• Ability to adapt to shifting priorities, demands, and timelines.
• Ability to plan, organize, prioritize, and meet deadlines.
• Ability to use judgment and make sound decisions.
• Ability to participate in ongoing staff development to enhance the knowledge base as a district staff developer, including active participation in district level initiatives.
• Ability to recognize the importance of safety in the workplace, follow safety rules, practice safe work habits, utilize appropriate safety equipment, and report unsafe conditions to the appropriate administrator.
• Ability to promote and follow the Board of Education policies, District policies, and building and department procedures, protocols, and guidelines.
• Criminal background check and fingerprinting required for hire.

REQUIRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATIONS :

All certifications, licenses, and registrations must be valid and unexpired.

• Colorado Department of Education (CDE) teaching license
• CDE Special Education Generalist (ages 5-21) endorsement
• Colorado driver’s license

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :

• Formal education beyond a Bachelor’s degree.
• Five (5) years of experience in identification of and programming for gifted students.
• Experience working with multiple constituent groups (i.e., students, parents/guardians, teachers, counselors, administrators, outside agencies, etc.).
• Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Colorado Administrator/Principal License.
• Racially conscious and culturally competent with the skill, will, capacity, and knowledge to commit to a culture of continuous improvement.
• Advanced knowledge of organizational theory and its application.
• Intermediate leadership and management skills.
• Advanced interpersonal relations and teamwork skills.
• Advanced human relations skills.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT :

• Moderate physical effort.
• Lifting up to 25 pounds.
• Occasional standing and walking.
• Occasional bending and reaching.
• Occasional lifting, pulling, and pushing.
• Manual dexterity to operate a computer keyboard.
• Repetitive motions.
• Close, distance, color, and peripheral vision.
• Visual concentration, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Eye/hand coordination.
• Speaking and hearing.
• Concentrated reading/writing/mathematics.
• Mental acuity to synthesize and analyze various datasets.
• May occasionally be exposed to outdoor weather conditions when travelling to various district sites.
• Usually a quiet work environment.
• Normal office environment.
• Normal school district environment.