Advisor-GT
Job Description
Boulder Valley School District is committed to create challenging, meaningful, and engaging learning opportunities so that all children thrive and are prepared for successful, civically engaged lives. Our comprehensive and innovative approach to education ensures that each student meets expectations relative to intellectual growth, physical development and social emotional well-being. The district covers approximately 500 square miles and serves the communities of Boulder, Erie, Louisville, Lafayette, Superior, Broomfield, Nederland, Ward, Jamestown and Gold Hill. Website: BVSD.
Location: US:CO:NEDERLAND
School: Nederland Elementary
Position Title: Advisor-GT
Position Start Date: September 23, 2024
Position Type: Non-Represented
FTE: 0.40 - 16 hours per week - Temporary through 5/22/2025
Work Schedule: 9 Month - Hourly
Pay Range:*$23.25 - $24.55
Closing Date: September 12, 2024
Our People Are Our Strength in BVSD
Summary:
Identification and assessing of gifted and talented students. Communicating and collaborating with classroom teachers and families to develop and update Advanced Learning Plan (ALP) goals.
Responsibilities:
- Collaborate and coordinate with teachers in developing and updating Advanced Learning Plan (ALP) goals.
- Maintain and update Advanced Learning Plans (ALP).
- Communicate regularly with classroom teachers and families.
- Organize and administer gifted and talented identification assessments.
- Collect a body of evidence to be used in the gifted and talented identification process.
- Coordinate enrichment activities as appropriate.
- Promote understanding and respect for gifted education and gifted learners.
- Serve as an advocate for students as appropriate.
- Participate in staff meetings or professional development activities to increase understanding of gifted learners and gifted education.
- Participate in conferences between families, administrators, teachers, counselors and students as appropriate.
- Participate in district Gifted and Talented Advisor meetings and training.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Required:
- High School diploma or equivalent, plus a minimum of two years college.
- Communication (read, write, and speak) in English.
- Completed and submitted BVSD online application.
Preferred:
- Minimum two years college, Bachelor's Degree.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively with children.
- Background in education/gifted education.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, school staff, and administrators.
- Ability to plan, organize and see a project through to completion.
Salary Information:
Salary Placement varies according to experience and education.
*Pay range listed above is for employees newly hired to BVSD or current BVSD employees that are new to the employee group (existing employees currently in this unit please refer to the pay range on the appropriate salary schedule). BVSD engages in a salary placement process vs. a salary negotiation process. This information is provided in compliance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act and is the company's good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation range and benefits offered for this position. The compensation offered to the successful applicant may vary based on factors including experience and education. All salaries are set by Human Resources based on a review of qualifications compared to the requirements on the job description; therefore listing all related education and experience on your application is recommended.
Application and Selection Procedure:
- External Candidates: Apply on-line at jobs.bvsd
- Current BVSD Employees: Must apply through the INFOR portal
- If you do not have internet access, a computer is available in the Human Resources Division, Education Center, 6500 E. Arapahoe, Boulder, Colorado.
- Applications are reviewed to match candidates with position qualifications, with a limited number selected for interviews. For the final selection, employment is contingent upon successful completion of the post-offer screening process, including a background check and possible medical examination.
Benefits & Eligibility:
Boulder Valley School District is proud to offer eligible employees excellent benefits which may include:
- Free high-quality Health and Dental Coverage
- Vision Coverage
- Supplemental Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Aflac
- Identity Theft Protection
- Flexible Spending Plans
- Retirement Savings Plans
- EcoPass
Please see our Benefits Page for information on the benefits we offer and eligibility information.
The Boulder Valley School District is an equal opportunity educational institution and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, sex, gender identity/expression, national origin, creed, religion, age, sexual orientation, disability or veteran status in admission or access to, and treatment and employment in its educational programs or activities. Inquiries or complaints: BVSD Legal Counsel - 720-561-5903; Office for Civil Rights - http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/addresses.html
Application Instructions
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