Cherry Creek Schools

Public K-12 school district

Gifted and Talented Student Services Assessment Liaison - Student Achievement Resource Center

EducationUpdated on Nov 10

Full-timeColorado, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A Master's degree in psychology, social work, or a similar field is required.
Five years of professional work experience are required.
A Colorado Department of Education Special Services Provider license is required.
A Colorado Department of Education School Psychologist (Ages Birth–21) endorsement is required.
Knowledge of special education laws and processes is required.
Knowledge of gifted identification criteria and processes is required.
Ability to appropriately administer and interpret formal and informal diagnostic assessments for students with varied cognitive, academic, social-emotional, and behavioral needs is required.
Ability to align social-emotional and behavioral interventions with student strengths and needs is required.
A criminal background check and fingerprinting are required.

Responsibilities

Support schools, educational leaders, and teachers in assessing, identifying, and programming for gifted, talented, and twice-exceptional learners.
Support training for building-level teachers and specialists, and support teachers in social-emotional instructional best practices for gifted, talented, and twice-exceptional learners, resource alignment, and data analysis.
Attend assessment planning, initial evaluation, annual review, and other special education, Section 504, and acceleration meetings to support twice-exceptional students.
Provide coaching and training to district-level and school staff in effective assessment, intervention, and academic and behavioral strategies for gifted, talented, and twice-exceptional students.
Keep current with research and state and national information regarding gifted learners to lead the department and district in best practices and create products that clearly communicate with key stakeholders.
Co-plan and co-facilitate department-led professional development offerings and parent meetings and workshops.
Support the organization, implementation, and refinement of district-level enrichment programs for gifted and talented students, including Inside Out, Destination Imagination, Chess Club, and Spelling Bee.
Support the Early Access process and program by serving as a primary assessor, participating in parent meetings, and creating and monitoring Early Access Advanced Learning Plans.
Support the district's Acceleration and Challenge School admission processes by serving as a primary assessor and attending related planning and parent meetings.
Perform other duties as assigned or requested.

Desired Qualifications

Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds is preferred.
A Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies Licensed Professional Counselor license is preferred.
Racially conscious and culturally competent practice, including the skill, will, capacity, and knowledge to commit to a culture of continuous improvement, is preferred.
Proficiency in developing, implementing, and progress monitoring Individualized Education Plans, Functional Behavior Assessments, and Behavior Implementation Plans is preferred.
Strong collaboration, management, communication, organization, and planning skills are preferred.
Problem-solving skills demonstrated through collaborative work with students, teachers, parents, and administrators are preferred.

Job Title: Gifted and Talented Student Services Assessment Liaison	FLSA Exemption Status: Exempt
Classification Group: Professional Technical	Supervising Position: Director or designee
Pay Plan: Professional Technical	Pay Range: Range 09
Last Updated: 08/12/2024
Pay Information	Benefits Information

JOB SUMMARY: Under the direction of the Director of Gifted and Talented Student Services, collaborate with building staff, administrators, and other district-level department staff to positively impact student achievement through appropriate, timely assessment and affective programming for gifted and talented and twice-exceptional students through an integrated continuum of services.

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.	Support schools, educational leaders, and teachers in the assessment, identification, and programming of gifted, talented, and twice-exceptional learners	Daily	20%
2.	Regularly support training for building-level teachers and specialists and provide support for teachers on social emotional instructional best practices in supporting gifted, talented, and twice exceptional learners, resource alignment, and data analysis	Daily	10%
3.	Attend assessment planning, initial evaluation, annual review, and other types of Special Education, 504, acceleration meetings to support twice-exceptional students	Daily	10%
4.	Under the direction of the Director of Gifted and Talented Student Services, provide coaching and training to district-level and school staff in effective assessment, intervention, and academic as well as behavioral strategies appropriate for gifted, talented, and twice-exceptional students	Daily	5%
5.	Keep abreast of current research and state/national information regarding gifted learners to lead the department and district in best practice and the creation of products that clearly communicate to key stakeholders	Weekly	5%
6.	Co-plan and Co-facilitate department led professional development offerings as well as parent meetings/workshops	Weekly	5%
7.	Support the organization, implementation, and refinement of district-level programs designed to support the enrichment of gifted and talented students including, but not limited to, Inside Out, Destination Imagination, Chess Club, and Spelling Bee	Monthly	10%
8.	Support the Early Access process and program through acting as a primary assessor as well as participating in all parent meetings as well as the creation and monitoring of Early Access Advanced Learning Plans	Quarterly	15%
9.	Support the district’s Acceleration and Challenge School admission processes through acting as a primary assessor as well as attending all planning and parent meetings associated with said processes	Quarterly	15%
10.	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.

Criminal background check and fingerprinting required
Master's degree in psychology, social work, or similar field
Five (5) years of professional work experience
Colorado Department of Education (CDE) Special Services Provider (SSP) license
CDE School Psychologist (Ages Birth-21) endorsement
Strong knowledge of Special Education laws and processes
Strong knowledge of gifted identification criteria and processes
Strong knowledge of and ability to appropriately administer and interpret both formal and informal diagnostic assessments for students with a variety of cognitive, academic, social-emotional, and behavioral needs
Demonstrated ability to align social-emotional and behavioral intervention with student strengths and needs

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.

Light work strength level (lifting or carrying up to 25 pounds)
Primarily works indoors
Typically a moderate noise level
Work location is subject to change to meet the requirements of the organization

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.

Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (CDORA) Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) license
Racially conscious and culturally competent with the skill, will, capacity, and knowledge to commit to a culture of continuous improvement.
Proficient in the development, implementation, and progress monitoring of Individualized Education Plans (IEPs), Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs), and Behavior Implementation Plans (BIPs)
Demonstrate strong collaboration, management, communication, organization, and planning skills
Demonstrate problem-solving skills through collaborative work with students, teachers, parents, and administrators

About the Company

Cherry Creek Schools

Public K-12 school district

Cherry Creek Schools provides public K–12 education across a district of high achievement. It operates a network of elementary, middle, and high schools, delivering core academics, arts, athletics, and support services to students. The district emphasizes its Vision, Mission, and Values as the guide for culture and decision-making, focusing on creating an engaging, supportive learning environment to help all students succeed. Unlike some districts, Cherry Creek emphasizes strong academic outcomes and a clear, value-driven culture aligned with its goals for student growth, community involvement, and responsible stewardship of resources. The district’s goal is to offer an excellent education for every child in Cherry Creek, preparing them for college, career, and life beyond school.

Company size: 5,001-10,000
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Greenwood Village, CO
Founded: 1991

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