Teacher - Gifted Talented Center - Grade 4

Jeffco Public Schools (Jeffco) is located in Jefferson County, Colorado. It is the second largest school district in Colorado serving 69,000 students across 155 schools. With 14,000 employees, the district is the largest employer in Jefferson County and has provided educational excellence for more than 70 years.

Jeffco embraces the spirit of the West and the natural beauty of the Rocky Mountain region with the county spanning more than 770 square miles running the length of the western edge of the Denver metropolitan area. The district is diverse in both population and geography, from urban to rural, including the mountain communities in the foothills west of Denver.

Overall, Jeffco has 31% of students that qualify for free and reduced lunch, an indicator of poverty, and 34% minority (25% Hispanic) student population. The district is implementing a new strategic plan, Jeffco Thrives 2025 that is focused on providing a world-class education that prepares all Jeffco students for bright and successful futures as local and global citizens. Come join us!

Jeffco Public Schools is a Single-State Employer. All candidates hired by Jeffco Public Schools must reside within the state of Colorado.

Parmalee Elementary is a small neighborhood school with approximately 310 students located in Indian Hills, Colorado. Parmalee is also the gifted center for the mountain articulation area. The Parmalee staff is known for developing positive relationships with students. We provide students with a rigorous academic program, while ensuring students understand the relevance of what they learn. Teachers who work at Parmalee agree to use specific instructional resources such as Every Child a Writer, Everyday Math, and Orton Gillingham. Training is provided to teachers on the instructional resources to ensure systemic instructional practices are in place in every classroom. Parmalee integrates technology into daily instruction with students accessing and utilizing technology using 1:1 Chromebooks. Our school also offers a robust programming in art, music, PE and library/technology. Students at Parmalee are respectful and kind. The staff and students adhere to the Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports which are clearly defined and monitored. The Parmalee staff works in close partnership with our PTA to provide support for student learning and continuously enhance the positive community that has been established at our school.

Teachers at Parmalee Elementary are committed to relationships, rigor and relevance in an environment that promotes a love of learning and encourages students to think critically, work collaboratively and feel confident advocating for themselves and others. We seek teachers who embrace our strong school community that values parent involvement and support. Teachers must also understand the importance of social emotional learning, PBIS, and support a philosophy that all students can and will be successful in school. Teachers who apply to Parmalee must be committed to attending training for the following resources: Everyday Math, Every Child a Writer, and Orton Gillingham. Often training occurs over the summer prior to the school year. The staff works off of shared agreements to ensure that all students have access to systemic and systematic instruction.

This applicant will need to be a strong collaborator with both the traditional education 4th grade teacher as well as the other GT teachers in the building.

Teacher Gifted Talented Center
Annual Position
FLSA: Exempt
FTE: 1.00000 , Hours/Day: 8.000 , Days/Year: 185
Salary Plan, Grade, Step: JCE - Professional - 185 days , L01, 1
Min-Mid Annual Salary Range: $55,256.00 - $74,031.50 Effective as of: 08-16-2024

Compensation schedules for Jeffco Schools can be found here. Starting salary for non-licensed roles is based on the candidate's relevant work experience and education. Additional considerations may be given for job-specific certifications and skills. Applicants should submit all relevant and verifiable education, training and work experiences at the time of application. Starting Salary for licensed educators is based on the step and lane schedule found here.

SUMMARY Responsible for the instruction of gifted learners. Ability to develop and/or implement curriculum for higher-level thinking. The teacher will utilize evidence-based data, best practices and frequent monitoring for any programming adjustments. The teacher must hold a deep understanding and commitment to the gifted learners in their classroom, in the community and support district gifted education initiatives.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Collect and analyze student achievement data to use in data driven instruction. Maintain thorough, effective and manageable record-keeping system. Collect and analyze data to guide building and G/T School Improvement goals.

Collaborate with other service providers to plan and implement instruction for students with special needs through a responsive instructional model.

Use a variety of teaching methods, resources, and organizational arrangements to present subject matter to students. Design instruction based on formal and informal assessments of student abilities and needs. Differentiate instruction to meet student needs by teaching higher-level thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills and identifying and sharing learning resources that support higher level thinking skills in all areas.

Establish a climate for learning through positive classroom management techniques. Utilize procedures to communicate clear behavioral expectations.

Structure the work of volunteers and para-educators so that they are able to work productively and independently during the instructional period.

Establish consistent, positive on-going communications with parents.

Model and facilitate goal-setting, time-management, cooperative, and independent learning skills.

Structure student use of available technology to enhance learning, increase productivity, and promote creativity.

Use appropriate assessment information in instructional planning, implementation, and evaluation of student learning, including development of the Advanced Learning Plan (ALP). Use rubrics, scoring guides, and/or samples of student work to communicate the critical attributes of advanced student performance and to provide documentation of defensible and consistent grading practices.

Participate in collaborative efforts to improve the effectiveness of school staff.

Participate in change; cooperate in implementation of school-wide goals.

Participate in professional growth opportunities to enhance instruction.

Access continuing professional development to address specific needs of the gifted and talented population. Collaborate in the facilitation of professional development for classroom teachers.

Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS: Must hold a valid Colorado Teaching License. Must meet elementary education qualification, which could include an endorsement, degree in the content area, or Colorado State Board of Education approved content exam. Must possess or be willing to obtain within the next 2 years an advanced degree or endorsement in gifted education.

EXPERIENCE: Experience teaching gifted students. Recent, successful teaching experience in subject area and/or grade level.

REQUIREMENTS: Demonstrate knowledge, understanding, and application of appropriate teaching techniques to gifted programming for gifted learners including English Language Learners, Twice-Exceptional, and students with diverse cultural/ethnic/socio-economic backgrounds in order to meet the instructional and social-emotional needs of gifted students. Understand and possess the ability to manage the unique social/emotional needs of gifted students. Demonstrate the ability to utilize effective written and oral communication skills. Provide evidence of ability to establish and maintain effective, cooperative relationships with school personnel, students, and parents and to function as a team member. Demonstrate an understanding and working knowledge of curriculum and instructional alignment (CAP) including: content standards, assessment, skills, and instructional strategies

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Normal routine levels of activity related to bending, carrying, climbing, hearing, reaching, sitting, standing, vision and walking, and may also involve above-average levels of activity at times that can not always be anticipated. Ability to meet physical needs of students.

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Job Status: Ongoing
A successful external applicant will be issued a probationary contract. A successful internal applicant that currently holds a probationary or non-probationary contract with Jeffco Public Schools will maintain that contract status.

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The Jefferson County School District does not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, pregnancy, or gender.