GT and MLE Director 2026-2027 (Northeast Campus)

Major Responsibilities

• Show clear competency and reliable practice of the following indicators:
  • Create a Positive Classroom Culture and Climate
  • Practice Effective Classroom Management
  • Plan and implement Masterful Content Delivery
  • Practice High-Impact Instructional Moves
  • Demonstrate Essential Knowledge of Students and Use of Data
  • Demonstrate Effective Collaboration and Engagement with students and colleagues
  • Demonstrate thoughtful reflection, learning and development
• Be a member of the leadership team
• Partner with district level GT and MLE department coordinators to ensure programmatic compliance
• Attend district trainings and participate in district professional learning
• Deliver PD when appropriate to build capacity in staff members
• Serve as GT and MLE SAL: Schedule and deliver the Universal NNAT3 screenings and CogAt assessments and ACCESS Test.
• Identify the needs of talented students and then meet these needs by presenting them with advanced curriculum, challenging instruction, enrichment units, and opportunities for growth
• Develop program objectives that comply with district rules, develop lesson plans, implement objectives with activities, monitor student progress through the program
• Prepare, implement, and evaluate an advanced learning plan for each student based on individually assessed needs in accordance with district procedures
• Seek a variety of services through community resources and agencies to meet the needs of GT and MLE students
• Develop and monitor the modified strategies for the students in coordination with other teachers as appropriate
• Participate and coordinate evaluation teams for gifted students and MLE students as appropriate
• Provide specialized instruction to individual and small groups of gifted students when necessary to support learning in content areas
• Aid in the selection of books, equipment and other instructional materials
• Maintain professional competence by completing professional development and continuing education courses that will stimulate growth
• Encourage parent/guardian involvement in student learning through open houses, volunteering, parent/teacher conferences, etc.
• Develop and promote good community relations among stakeholders

Qualifications

• Valid Colorado teaching credential with a GT endorsement
• ELA-T training completed within the first year in the role
• Highly qualified per Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) specifications
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Teaching experience in a Title I school
• GT and/or MLE teaching experience
• Knowledge of Kagan or SIOP strategies, differentiation strategies and ability to provide instruction for range of abilities
• Knowledge of content/curriculum knowledge
• Familiar with grade level expectations/standards and age-level developmental capabilities
• Culturally Responsive Teaching skills