Individualized Education Gifted & Talented Education Facilitator
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Individualized Education Gifted & Talented Education Facilitator
Colorado Springs School District 11, G & T Education, Colorado Springs, Colorado
Job Details
Job ID:
5672631
Application Deadline:
Posted until filled
Posted:
Apr 27, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date:
Jul 1, 2026
Position Type:
Full-time
Salary:
$92,603 to $104,287 per year
Job Description
Position Profile
Position:
Facilitator III: Lead Facilitator / Individualized Education - Gifted & Talented Education
Department:
Gifted & Talented Education
Reports To:
Chief of Student Experience & Success
FTE:
1.0 (8 hours per day)
Days/Year:
207
Salary Schedule:
2025–2026 Executive Professional Salary Schedule (Group C)
Paygrade:
P09E
Salary Range:
$92,603 - $104,287
FLSA Status:
Exempt
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
Position Summary - This position does require a Gifted and Talented Endorsement on CDE license.
The Facilitator III: Lead Facilitator (Individualized Education- Gifted and Talented) position provides districtwide leadership, coordination, and support for programs and services designed to meet the needs of gifted, talented, and high‑ability learners from preschool through grade 12. This role leads the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of Gifted & Talented (GT) programming, including Gifted Magnet Programs, Advanced Learning Plans (ALPs), identification processes, and acceleration pathways, ensuring alignment with district priorities, state requirements, and best practices in gifted education. In partnership with school leaders, educators, and the Department of Individualized Education, this Facilitator strengthens instructional practices, supports equitable identification of underrepresented student groups, and expands access to rigorous, engaging learning opportunities. The position designs and delivers professional learning, builds staff capacity in gifted characteristics and instructional strategies, and supports the recruitment and development of qualified GT personnel. In addition, this position monitors program effectiveness through data analysis, evaluations, and state reviews; manages assigned budgets, grants, assessments, and reporting requirements; and collaborates with district, regional, and state stakeholders to advance innovative programming and improve student growth and achievement for gifted learners.
Essential Job Functions
Content & Instructional Leadership
Lead development, refinement, and alignment of curriculum, instruction, and assessment within assigned content area
Serve as district content expert and resource for schools and leadership
Promote research‑based, culturally responsive instructional practices
Professional Learning & Capacity Building
Design and facilitate district‑wide professional learning aligned to content standards and instructional priorities
Provide coaching and support to teachers, instructional leaders, and teams
Develop teacher leaders and content specialists across schools
Curriculum Implementation & Support
Support implementation of district‑adopted instructional materials and resources
Monitor instructional trends and fidelity of implementation across schools
Ensure vertical and horizontal alignment across grade levels
Assessment & Data Analysis
Support development and alignment of common assessments
Analyze district and state data to identify trends, gaps, and priorities
Guide data‑driven instructional planning and improvement efforts
Collaboration & Systems Alignment
Collaborate with school leaders and district departments (e.g., Special Education, ELD, GT)
Support alignment of instructional initiatives and district priorities
Contribute to strategic planning and improvement efforts
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of
Deep content‑area expertise (e.g., Humanities, STEM, Literacy)
Curriculum design, vertical alignment, and assessment systems
District and state standards (e.g., Colorado Academic Standards)
Culturally responsive and inclusive instructional practices
District‑level data systems and instructional frameworks
Skills in
Leading curriculum development and alignment efforts
Designing and facilitating district‑wide professional learning
Coaching educators and leaders at scale
Interpreting district and state data to drive decisions
Developing teacher leaders and content specialists
Ability to
Serve as a credible district content expert
Influence instructional systems and practices across schools
Align multiple initiatives into a coherent instructional vision
Communicate complex ideas to diverse stakeholders
Drive continuous improvement through data and feedback
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field
Valid state teaching license
Minimum of 5–7 years of successful teaching experience
Demonstrated leadership in curriculum development, instructional design, or content‑area leadership
Experience designing and facilitating professional learning at the school or district level
Strong background in data analysis and instructional improvement
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree in Curriculum & Instruction, Educational Leadership, or related field
Experience leading district‑level initiatives or cross‑school work
Deep expertise in a specific content area (e.g., Humanities, STEM, Literacy)
Experience supporting instructional material adoption or implementation
Knowledge of state standards and assessment systems (e.g., Colorado Academic Standards)
Working Conditions & Physical Demands
Work is primarily sedentary with periods of light activity. Essential functions may include walking or standing for brief periods; lifting and carrying materials up to 20 pounds; climbing stairs; bending; reaching; handling objects; and operating a computer and standard office equipment. The role requires effective communication and the ability to receive and process information through normal or aided vision, hearing, or other assisted means.
Work is performed in a district office or administrative setting with regular collaboration across departments and external partners, and may include occasional evening or weekend responsibilities. Duties may be performed with or without reasonable accommodation.
Join Our Team!
Join Colorado Springs School District 11 as a Facilitator III and help ensure our systems, programs, and people thrive. Your leadership, attention to detail, and commitment to excellence will strengthen the foundation that supports every classroom, every school, and every student in D11.
Job Requirements
Citizenship, residency or work visa required
Contact Information
Deirdre Shearer, Chief of Student Experience & Success
G & T Education
Email: deirdre.shearer@d11.org
#J-18808-Ljbffr
Colorado Springs School District 11, G & T Education, Colorado Springs, Colorado
Job Details
Job ID:
5672631
Application Deadline:
Posted until filled
Posted:
Apr 27, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date:
Jul 1, 2026
Position Type:
Full-time
Salary:
$92,603 to $104,287 per year
Job Description
Position Profile
Position:
Facilitator III: Lead Facilitator / Individualized Education - Gifted & Talented Education
Department:
Gifted & Talented Education
Reports To:
Chief of Student Experience & Success
FTE:
1.0 (8 hours per day)
Days/Year:
207
Salary Schedule:
2025–2026 Executive Professional Salary Schedule (Group C)
Paygrade:
P09E
Salary Range:
$92,603 - $104,287
FLSA Status:
Exempt
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
Position Summary - This position does require a Gifted and Talented Endorsement on CDE license.
The Facilitator III: Lead Facilitator (Individualized Education- Gifted and Talented) position provides districtwide leadership, coordination, and support for programs and services designed to meet the needs of gifted, talented, and high‑ability learners from preschool through grade 12. This role leads the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of Gifted & Talented (GT) programming, including Gifted Magnet Programs, Advanced Learning Plans (ALPs), identification processes, and acceleration pathways, ensuring alignment with district priorities, state requirements, and best practices in gifted education. In partnership with school leaders, educators, and the Department of Individualized Education, this Facilitator strengthens instructional practices, supports equitable identification of underrepresented student groups, and expands access to rigorous, engaging learning opportunities. The position designs and delivers professional learning, builds staff capacity in gifted characteristics and instructional strategies, and supports the recruitment and development of qualified GT personnel. In addition, this position monitors program effectiveness through data analysis, evaluations, and state reviews; manages assigned budgets, grants, assessments, and reporting requirements; and collaborates with district, regional, and state stakeholders to advance innovative programming and improve student growth and achievement for gifted learners.
Essential Job Functions
Content & Instructional Leadership
Lead development, refinement, and alignment of curriculum, instruction, and assessment within assigned content area
Serve as district content expert and resource for schools and leadership
Promote research‑based, culturally responsive instructional practices
Professional Learning & Capacity Building
Design and facilitate district‑wide professional learning aligned to content standards and instructional priorities
Provide coaching and support to teachers, instructional leaders, and teams
Develop teacher leaders and content specialists across schools
Curriculum Implementation & Support
Support implementation of district‑adopted instructional materials and resources
Monitor instructional trends and fidelity of implementation across schools
Ensure vertical and horizontal alignment across grade levels
Assessment & Data Analysis
Support development and alignment of common assessments
Analyze district and state data to identify trends, gaps, and priorities
Guide data‑driven instructional planning and improvement efforts
Collaboration & Systems Alignment
Collaborate with school leaders and district departments (e.g., Special Education, ELD, GT)
Support alignment of instructional initiatives and district priorities
Contribute to strategic planning and improvement efforts
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of
Deep content‑area expertise (e.g., Humanities, STEM, Literacy)
Curriculum design, vertical alignment, and assessment systems
District and state standards (e.g., Colorado Academic Standards)
Culturally responsive and inclusive instructional practices
District‑level data systems and instructional frameworks
Skills in
Leading curriculum development and alignment efforts
Designing and facilitating district‑wide professional learning
Coaching educators and leaders at scale
Interpreting district and state data to drive decisions
Developing teacher leaders and content specialists
Ability to
Serve as a credible district content expert
Influence instructional systems and practices across schools
Align multiple initiatives into a coherent instructional vision
Communicate complex ideas to diverse stakeholders
Drive continuous improvement through data and feedback
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field
Valid state teaching license
Minimum of 5–7 years of successful teaching experience
Demonstrated leadership in curriculum development, instructional design, or content‑area leadership
Experience designing and facilitating professional learning at the school or district level
Strong background in data analysis and instructional improvement
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree in Curriculum & Instruction, Educational Leadership, or related field
Experience leading district‑level initiatives or cross‑school work
Deep expertise in a specific content area (e.g., Humanities, STEM, Literacy)
Experience supporting instructional material adoption or implementation
Knowledge of state standards and assessment systems (e.g., Colorado Academic Standards)
Working Conditions & Physical Demands
Work is primarily sedentary with periods of light activity. Essential functions may include walking or standing for brief periods; lifting and carrying materials up to 20 pounds; climbing stairs; bending; reaching; handling objects; and operating a computer and standard office equipment. The role requires effective communication and the ability to receive and process information through normal or aided vision, hearing, or other assisted means.
Work is performed in a district office or administrative setting with regular collaboration across departments and external partners, and may include occasional evening or weekend responsibilities. Duties may be performed with or without reasonable accommodation.
Join Our Team!
Join Colorado Springs School District 11 as a Facilitator III and help ensure our systems, programs, and people thrive. Your leadership, attention to detail, and commitment to excellence will strengthen the foundation that supports every classroom, every school, and every student in D11.
Job Requirements
Citizenship, residency or work visa required
Contact Information
Deirdre Shearer, Chief of Student Experience & Success
G & T Education
Email: deirdre.shearer@d11.org
#J-18808-Ljbffr