ABOUT THE DISTRICT


Jeffco Public Schools, Colorado's largest K-12 school district, with 85,000 students and approximately 14,000 employees, has provided educational excellence for more than 60 years. Nearly 10 percent of all Colorado K-12 students attend a Jeffco school and our employees benefit from partnerships with experienced, dynamic school leaders throughout our district. Our Jeffco Generations vision document and strategic plan map out with focus and clarity what we expect our schools to accomplish with our graduates. Come join us!

ABOUT THE JOB

Three positions available in the central/south/mountain areas:

Kyffin Elementary
Parmalee Elementary
Westridge Elementary

HOURS AND DAYS WORKED

Annual Position
FLSA: Exempt
FTE: 1.00000, Hours/Day: 8.000, Days/Year: 195
Salary Plan, Grade, Step: JCE - Professional - 185 days, GR1, 1
Min-Mid Annual Salary Range: $39,922.80 - $56,155.10

RESPONSIBILITIES

Job Summary: ?
Promote the social emotional wellness of all students and staff through programming that supports a positive culture and climate, coordinating universal social emotional instruction, and providing evidence-based targeted supports throughout the whole school, with added focus on the social and emotional wellness of the students in the gifted center program at the elementary school level. Support students across the continuum with RTI and MTSS. This support may include, but is not limited to, one-on-one support, group work, classroom and teacher support, and collaborative problem solving with both prevention and intervention models. Must be familiar with the unique social/emotional needs and characteristics of a gifted learner. Looking for a team player who can work collaboratively with the district GT department in building district-wide professional learning as well as balance school expectations.
Essential Duties:

Lead and partner with school staff and school community to build a positive school culture and climate by coordinating universal social emotional programming and supports such as: universal SEL instruction, conflict resolution, data-based decision making, time management, safe school planning, professional development, and facilitation of Tier 2 supports, which may include psycho-educational counseling groups. Collaborate with school leadership to address social/emotional wellness in the GT center program as well as non-GT Center classes. Work with teachers and school staff to support students' individual needs via teacher consultation, team meetings, MTSS/RTI process. Use research-based and technically sound practices to drive decision-making; and collaborate with school personnel and parents to develop and modify student intervention strategies. Serve as liaison among district building(s), families and community. Collaborates with various teams to assure positive outcomes for all learners. Provide professional learning or content for adult learners. Co-facilitate monthly evening GT parent support groups (Supporting Emotional Needs of Gifted - SENG Groups). Expertise in working with extreme behaviors in classroom settings, including an understanding of twice exceptional (2e) students. Understanding and experience with a variety of student support structures including but not limited to: ALP's, 504's and IEP's. Respect for diversity in the home, school, local and global communities. Other duties as assigned.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

Important Notice Regarding Licensed Positions
Job Status: Ongoing
A successful external applicant will be issued a probationary contract. A successful internal applicant that currently holds a probationary or non-probationary contract with Jeffco Public Schools will maintain that contract status.

SALARY

Jeffco Salary Schedules

BENEFITS

Jeffco Benefits


EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

The Jefferson County School District does not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, pregnancy, or gender.