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Job Posting Title:

Coordinator - Gifted Education (DO NOT apply online to DCSD - Apply directly to school)

Job Description:

About Stem School Highlands Ranch
At STEM School Highlands Ranch, we place innovation at the heart of learning to unleash the potential of all students and prepare them for an exponentially changing world. As a K-12 public charter school in the Douglas County School District, we are committed to creating an environment that fosters respect, success, and continuous improvement. We welcome you to join us in our mission to redefine limits and unleash potential.

Our Core Values:
Prioritize Students – Every decision we make is focused on ensuring students thrive, lead, and succeed. The community that surrounds students exists for the purpose of their growth and development.

Build a Strong Community – We are more than a school, we are a community. We all have equal value and seek to encourage each other to maximize our unique strengths, gifts, and passions. The true power of a charter school is in the strength of its community.

Do Right, Always – Honesty, trust, and ethical decision-making guide our actions, fostering respect, accountability, and a safe environment, even in challenging circumstances or when recognition is absent.

Embrace Innovation – Never Stop Innovating. Innovation thrives on continuous growth, bold problem-solving, and a willingness to push boundaries, transforming ideas into meaningful progress

Take Steady Steps – We play the long game with people and projects by implementing strategic planning, clear communication, systems and process, ample resources, and appropriate pacing - setting a strong foundation for a supportive environment for our community to thrive.

Lead With Care – Dedicated to making a difference through personal ownership, care, and compassion, creates lasting impact in our students, colleagues, and community.

Elevate the Standard – A commitment to continuous growth, where skills are refined, applied, and adapted to achieve the highest standards and empower everyone to reach their fullest potential.

Laugh Together – Having fun makes the team work! Creating an environment where joy is encouraged. Strengthens our teams, fosters a positive culture, and fuels creativity, making everyone feel valued, energized, and motivated to contribute.

Benefits:
STEM School Highlands Ranch offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:
● Employer-paid health, dental, and vision insurance (available on the 1st of the following month).
● Short-term, long-term disability, life, and ADD insurance (available six months from hire date).
● Retirement benefits including PERA pension and 401K employee-only contribution managed through Colorado’s PERA program.
● Other benefits include FSA (medical and dependent care), Pet Insurance, Sick Time, and PTO based on years of service

Position Specific Information (if Applicable):

Position Overview:
The GT Coordinator collaborates with staff and administration to oversee the identification, support, and programming of gifted and talented students across K–12. This role focuses on compliance with state and district requirements, meaningful engagement with students’ strengths and interests, and leadership in professional learning to support differentiated instruction through Problem Based Learning (PBL).

Key Responsibilities:
● Oversee the K–12 identification process for gifted and talented students in accordance with Colorado’s Exceptional Student Education Act and DCSD

requirements.
● Lead the development, implementation, and annual updates of Advanced Learning Plans (ALPs) for all identified gifted students, including strength-based and affective goals.
● Collaborate with K–8 classroom teachers to enrich, differentiate, and extend curriculum and instruction that supports both academic and affective growth for GT students.
● Monitor and report student progress toward ALP goals, ensuring alignment with district timelines and state expectations.
● Serve as a resource and instructional coach for faculty regarding best

practices in gifted education and Problem Based Learning.
● Facilitate professional development sessions and parent education nights to increase understanding of GT programming and differentiation strategies.
● Promote a supportive and inclusive school climate that recognizes and addresses the needs of gifted learners.
● Participate in all required DCSD trainings and compliance activities related to gifted education.
● Support efforts to build awareness and implementation of differentiated

instruction through problem-based and inquiry-driven learning models.
● Perform additional duties as assigned to support student success and

program integrity.

Qualifications:
Required:
● Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
● Valid Colorado teaching license with Gifted Education Endorsement
● Strong understanding of gifted and talented education principles and Colorado GT identification processes
● Demonstrated knowledge of Problem Based Learning and differentiated

instruction
● Experience using digital platforms including Learning Management Systems (LMS) and Google Suite

Preferred:
● Experience working with GT students in a K–12 or multi-grade setting
● Minimum of 2–3 years teaching experience
● Experience designing or supporting ALPs
● Strong facilitation and collaboration skills

Essential Physical Requirements:
● Occasional lifting of 5 to 50 pounds.
● Ability to stand or walk for 90 minutes.
● Ability to run short distances.
● Frequent bending, stooping, walking, standing, kneeling, crawling, squatting, reaching, and sitting.

Schedule:
● Day shift
● Monday to Friday
● School Year: 2026 - 2027
● School Days: 220

This position will be open until filled, but will not be open past: May 31, 2026
Compensation:

The pay range for this role is $56,366 - $119,121 USD per year.
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Responsibilities:

Serve as liaison to district stakeholders, constituents, and Colorado Department of Education, regarding gifted education initiatives, supporting accountability and monitoring processes.

Advise, mentor, and support district and building staff on meeting the unique needs of gifted learners.

Collaborate with the Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment Team to design and implement professional development opportunities for teachers and administrators to support the needs of gifted learners.

Collaborate with district leaders to perform long-range planning strategies to include budget preparation, monitoring, and staffing needs.

Maintain program documentation and records necessary for local and state compliance requirements and audits.

Perform other related duties as assigned.

Develop, prepare, monitor, and maintain documentation for federal/state reporting.

Perform or assist in supervisory activities: hire/mentor/discipline; staffing design; professional development activities; evaluations; terminations.

Work Experience:

Five (5) years of contracted teaching experience, preferably in more than one education level. | Required Three (3) years of contracted experience in curriculum/programming for Gifted & Talented students. | Required

Certifications:

CO Principal Licensure - Colorado Department of Education, Endorsement - Gifted Education - Colorado Department of Education

Education:

Master's Degree: Education (Required), Master's Degree: Gifted and Talented Education (Required)

Skills:

Ability to use general office equipment, Computer applications skills: Microsoft Office, Excellent customer service skills, Excellent facilitation skills, adult and student, Excellent verbal and written communication skills, Has the ability to effectively communicate with the school district community, Has the ability to perform responsibilities without the necessity of close supervision, Has the ability to understand and follow complex oral and written instructions, Has the ability to work cooperatively with supervisors and co-workers., Is flexible, Maintains a generally positive attitude, Observes all District policies and procedures, Problem solving, organizational, and analytical skills, including budget oversight, Supervisory skills

Position Type:

Charter School

Primary Location:

STEM Charter School

One Year Only (Yes or No):

Scheduled Hours Per Week:

FTE:

1.00

Approx Scheduled Days Per Year:

220 Work Days

(260 days indicates a year-round position. Time off [or Off-Track Days] are then granted based on the position. Any exceptions to the normal off-track time will be noted in the Additional Position Details section above, as scheduled work days.)

Minimum Hire Rate:

$87,792.74 USD Annual

Maximum Hire Rate:

$108,099.86 USD Annual

Full Salary Range:

$87,792.74 USD - $128,406.98 USD Annual

All salary amounts listed above 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 health, vision, dental, health savings account (HSA), flexible spending accounts (FSA), District paid and voluntary additional (supplemental) life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance, short and long-term disability, critical illness and accident voluntary insurance, employee assistance program (EAP), voluntary 401(k), 403(b) and 457 retirement plan options. There is also a voluntary 403(b) savings plan with up to 4% District match for up to 5 years from date of hire.

Time Off Plans:

This position will be open until filled, but will not be open past:

April 2, 2026