Job Title Teacher of the Neurodiverse
FLSA Exemption Status Exempt
Classification Group Cherry Creek Education Association
Supervising Position School Principal or designee
Pay Plan Certified/Licensed
Pay Range Certified/Licensed Salary Schedule
Last Updated 08/12/2024
Provide gifted programming services to students while supporting general education teachers with appropriate differentiation strategies as well as co-teaching in GT Cluster Classrooms. Support administrators and parents/guardians to meet the identified needs of gifted students. Facilitate the equitable identification and programming of high ability students in one or more of the thirteen areas of gifted/talented recognized within the State of Colorado. Manage the writing of Advanced Learning Plans of identified gifted students per District guidelines to include strength-based goal development and progress monitoring and reporting as well as assisting in the selection of appropriate programming to meet identified gifted students’ needs
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The subsequent duties outline the fundamental operations of the position and exemplify the nature of the tasks carried out. They do not encompass a comprehensive inventory of the obligations and responsibilities fulfilled in this role. The approximation of frequencies and time allocation percentages are flexible and subject to the requirements of the organization. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Job Task Descriptions Frequency Percentage of Time
1.
Provides indirect and/or direct services to gifted students as outlined in the student’s Advanced Learning Plan in conjunction with district guidelines for gifted education
Daily 25%
2.
Assist classroom teachers in enriching and differentiating curriculum, providing materials, developing assessments, enrichment opportunities, and supports to help create an environment which provides opportunities for the exceptional needs of gifted learners while ensuring continued academic and affective growth and development Daily 20%
3.
Communicates with parents, teachers, and students on a regular basis, including but not limited to hosting information meetings at the building level which align with district initiatives and the Department of Neurodiverse Student Services' messaging and processes
Weekly 10%
4.
Engages stakeholders (e.g. parents, students, colleagues, co-teachers, administrators) in a professional manner across all situations Weekly 5%
5.
Collaborate with building principal and staff, Director of Neurodiverse Student Services, and NSS department staff to oversee equitable building-level identification process and programming for gifted students as defined by Colorado’s Exceptional Student Act Monthly 10%
6.
Leads the process of developing and writing yearly Advanced Learning Plans for all identified gifted students, soliciting input from teachers, parents, and students; monitors and reports progress to strength-based and affective goals as outlined in the student’s individual Advanced Learning Plan in alignment with state timelines, requirements, and guidance/expectations set for by the Department of Neurodiverse Student Services Monthly 10%
7.
Attend meetings and staff development opportunities hosted by the Department of Neurodiverse Student Services to ensure timely curricular support and to maintain consistent alignment of process and practice
Monthly 10%
8.
Facilitates dialogue with staff, parents, and administrators around how the Advanced Learning Plan informs student learning and growth
Monthly 5%
9.
Perform other duties as assigned or requested.
Daily 5% TOTAL 100%
REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS This job has no direct supervisory responsibilities.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS The minimum prerequisites of formal education, professional work experience, certifications, licenses, endorsements, designations, trainings, and other criteria that a candidate must fulfill to be considered for a position. It is essential that certifications, licenses, endorsements, designations, and trainings are fulfilled, valid, and not expired.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS The physical demands, mental functions, cognitive capacities, and work environment factors required to perform a position’s essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS Formal education, professional work experience, certifications, licenses, endorsements, designations, trainings, and other qualifications relevant to the position that are strongly preferred but not mandatory for a candidate to be considered.
