Teacher of the Twice-Exceptional - District-wide

Job Title: Teacher of the Twice-Exceptional

FLSA Exemption Status: Exempt

Classification Group: Cherry Creek Education Association

Supervising Position: Director of Gifted and Talented Services or designee

Pay Plan: Certified/Licensed

Pay Range: Certified/Licensed Salary Schedule

Last Updated: 08/12/2024

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JOB SUMMARY: Develop programming to support effective strength-based instruction for twice-exceptional students (students identified as gifted/talented with an identified co-existing disability requiring Special Education services).  Effectively deliver instruction that promotes an exemplary educational program which fosters achievement for all students. Assignments include twice exceptional students with mild to moderate to severe needs accessing varied Least Restrictive Environment settings.

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.

Instruct twice-exceptional students in large, small, and one-on-one situations.

Daily 20%

2.

Develop, plan, prepare, and implement course content, aligned with Colorado Content Standards, for the instruction of twice exceptional students to include but not limited to the creation and delivery of schedules, materials, curriculum, lesson plans, and targeted learning activities. Daily 20%

3.

Design assignments and assessment tasks that allow twice exceptional students to demonstrate understanding in a variety of ways and utilize assessment data to provide meaningful feedback as well as to adjust instruction. Daily 10%

4.

Create a classroom environment that maximizes instructional opportunities across settings through the direct instruction and supervision of student behavior. Daily 10%

5.

Develop and implement individualized education plans for twice-exceptional students. Daily 10%

6.

Monitor student growth and progress, adapt support as needed, and maintain documentation pertinent to academic, social, and emotional progress and needs of twice-exceptional students. Daily 5%

7.

Communicate students’ progress, needs, and eligibility with parents/guardians and other staff as needed.

Daily 5%

8.

Collaborate with teachers, support personnel, administrators, and colleagues to enhance instruction and improve student outcomes.

Daily 5%

9.

Participate in department, team, building, and District meetings and discussions; student and/or family conferences; social, cultural, interscholastic, and extracurricular activities; and professional growth opportunities.

Weekly 5%

10.

Administer formal and informal diagnostic assessments for students with dichotic needs.

Monthly 5%

11.

Perform other duties as assigned or requested.

Daily 5% TOTAL 100%

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS: This job has no direct supervisory responsibilities.

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