Intervention Specialist

Please complete this application using your full legal name as it appears on your government issued forms of identification when you have time to go from start to finish. Application details cannot be saved along the way, and you must complete and submit the application in one sitting. If you leave your computer and return later, you may time out. REMINDER: Current DCSD employees must apply through their district log-on, this application is for external candidates only. Job Posting Title: Intervention Specialist - Gifted Education Facilitator Job Description: This is a multi position job. 0.5 (20 hours) per week for the Intervention Specialist - Gifted Education Facilitator. 0.5 (20 hours) per week for the Program Specialist - CTE - CE - WBL. Total 1.0 FTE (40 hours per week) Position Specific Information (if Applicable): Intervention Specialist - Gifted Education Facilitator: Gifted Education and Programming in Douglas County School District is a collaborative model with general education teachers, support specialists, and administrators working as a team to identify, plan for, and serve gifted learners. Works with students, families, staff, school leaders, and community partners to identify student needs and provide direct and indirect support for gifted learners in order to support each student in reaching his/her potential. Coursework and experience in gifted identification, instructional practices, collaboration and planning, professional development, and service delivery models specific to high potential, advanced, and gifted learners is required. M.Ed. and/or Endorsement in Gifted Education, preferred. Must be able and willing to obtain other certifications required for the position ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Occasional lifting, five (5) to ten (10) pounds Frequent sitting and standing Occasional bending and squatting Program Specialist - CTE - CE - WBL Responsible for assisting high schools in developing and implementing Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs. Works directly with CTE teachers, business/industry partners, district staff, and postsecondary partners to provide CTE teachers with relevant support, resources, and opportunities aligned State approved CTE programs. Performs professional level work assisting in the planning and budgeting of CTE State and Federal grants, reporting and documentation, database management, tracking project budgets and expenditures, and preparing program documentation to ensure State program alignment. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Frequent standing and walking Frequent working at a rapid pace Occasional sitting, bending, squatting, and climbing stairs Occasional lifting five (5) to ten (10) pounds ESSENTIAL ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS Mostly clean and comfortable EQUIPMENT & VEHICLES USED Requires travel among district schools using personal vehicle. Compensation Pay Range - Program Specialist Minimum $32,100 to $92,186.02 Qualifications - Program Specialist - CTE - CE - WBL Bachelor's Degree - Business Bachelor's Degree - Education Master's Degree - Education Certifications - Program Specialist - CTE -CE - WBL CTE Specialist Credential (must be obtained within first year of Employment) - Colorado Department of Education CTE Instructor (Secondary) Credential - Colorado Department of Education Responsibilities: Collaborate/consult with teachers and staff to use appropriate assessment information in instructional planning, implementation, and evaluation of student learning for all students. Advise, encourage, and support gifted students to help ensure student achievement and growth as appropriate Provide targeted and intensive interventions for identified gifted learners through collaboration and co-teaching using various evidence and research based instructional methods and curriculum resources as necessary and appropriate. Participate in, develop, and facilitate continuing professional development to address specific needs of gifted education. Meet the duties, physical and mental demands described in this description as representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Recognize the learning and developmental differences of students with gifts and talents, promote ongoing self-understanding, awareness of their needs, and cognitive and affective growth of these students in school, home, and community settings to ensure specific student outcomes. Provide information and strategies to advocate for and support the learning and developmental differences of students with gifts and talents. Promote ongoing self-understanding and self-awareness for students with gifts and talents Collaborate with gifted students, staff, administrators, and parents/families to develop understanding of cognitive, academic, and affective needs Facilitate and maintain accountability for the implementation of all rules and regulations pursuant to the ECEA for gifted education at a school/site. Facilitate the Gifted Identification Process at the school/site. Facilitate the creation and maintenance of Advanced Learning Plans (ALPs) for all identified gifted learners at the site. Perform other related duties as assigned or requested Collaborate/consult with teachers and staff to design and implement instruction based on formal and informal assessments of student abilities, talents, interests, and needs. Collaborate/consult with teachers and staff to differentiate instruction by teaching higher-level thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. Identify and share learning resources that support higher level thinking skills in all areas for all students. Certifications: Endorsement - Gifted Education - Colorado Department of Education, Teaching License - Colorado Department of Education Education: Bachelor's Degree: Education Position Type: Regular Primary Location: Venture Academy of Leadership and Entrepreneurship One Year Only (Yes or No): No Scheduled Hours Per Week: 40 Full-Time Equivalent (FTE): 1.00 Approx Scheduled Days Per Year: Full Salary Range: $55,808.00 USD - $116,582.00 USD Annual Position Salary Schedule Eligibility: Hard to Hire Licensed position salaries are set based on one of three salary schedules; General, Hard to Hire, and Specialist/Extremely Hard to Hire. DCSD will award up to 7 years of previous licensed teaching experience at the time of hire. Click HERE to view the current DCSD Licensed Salary Schedules . All salary amounts listed on the schedules are based on a full-time (1.0) FTE. If applicable, part-time salaries will be prorated according to the assigned FTE. Benefits: This position is eligible for voluntary 401(k), 403(b) and 457 retirement plans. Time Off Plans: This position is eligible for paid off-track, sick and personal time. This position will be open until filled, but will not be open past: July 3, 2024