GT Coordinator/SST Coordinator/Reading Interventionist : Bayou Gulch Campus: 2026/2027 SY

OUR MISSION

Leman Academy of Excellence offers a rigorous, classical education based on the traditions of Western culture where all disciplines are interrelated allowing scholars the ability to think independently and critically. We purpose to partner with supportive parents, pursue excellence, provide a safe and challenging environment, and instill morals and values in order to produce tomorrow’s leaders today.

CORE VALUES

Core Values are the key to defining our culture. They drive our decisions and shape our behavior. Below are the Core Values for Leman Academy of Excellence:

CAUTION: Every precaution is taken to ensure a safe and secure environment for every scholar, staff and guests.

CIVILITY: Every scholar, family and employee is treated with respect and as a valued individual.

COMMUNITY: We strive to build a community where all stakeholders are motivated to be involved and feel connected and valued.

CLASSICAL EDUCATION: Oversight and training is in place to ensure we are offering a rigorous, scholar-centered, classical education program including high expectations, values and virtues and providing scholars an environment of engaged learning.

Job Description:

 The Gifted & Talented (GT) Coordinator leads the development, implementation, and monitoring of gifted education services in alignment with Colorado Department of Education (CDE) rules and the Exceptional Children’s Educational Act (ECEA). This role ensures equitable identification, high-quality programming, and compliance with state reporting requirements. The coordinator collaborates with teachers, administrators, families, and students to support advanced learning pathways and talent development.

 The Student Support Team (SST) Coordinator leads and manages the school’s early-intervention process for students who need academic, behavioral, or social-emotional support. This role ensures that SST procedures are consistent, data-driven, and aligned with district policies and state guidelines. The coordinator works closely with teachers, administrators, specialists, and families to design and monitor targeted interventions that help students succeed.  

 The Reading Interventionist provides targeted, evidence-based literacy instruction to students who are below grade level or at risk for reading difficulties. This role supports Colorado’s Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) and the READ Act by delivering high-quality interventions, monitoring progress, and collaborating with teachers and families to improve student outcomes. The interventionist uses data to identify needs, implement research-based strategies, and ensure students receive the support necessary to become proficient readers. 

Line of Authority/Reports to: Teachers shall be directly responsible to the Principal and will work closely with the Vice Principal, Deans, and the Professional Development team, as well as the Leman District Team.

Qualifications/Minimum Requirements:

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree and passing scores on the appropriate Colorado Educator Proficiency Assessments -or- a Colorado Teaching Certificate.

• DPS Fingerprint Clearance Card / Background and Criminal History Clearance.

• First Aid and CPR Certification.

• Working knowledge and understanding of the Common Core Standards (2020 Colorado Academic Standards) -OR- a willingness to learn such standards.

• Working knowledge and understanding of Classical curricula and learning -OR- a willingness and desire to learn the Classical model of education.

• Working knowledge and understanding of Mathematical concepts and experience with Saxon Math programs.

• Working knowledge and understanding of Charlotte Mason’s educational philosophy and methodology -OR- a willingness to better understand Miss Mason’s educational philosophy and methodology.

• Working knowledge and understanding of the Common Core Standards -OR- a willingness to learn such standards.

• Working knowledge and understanding of MAP Online Instructional Improvement and Instructional Effectiveness System w/Assessment Technology Incorporated (ATI) -OR- a willingness to effectively understand the MAP Online Instructional Improvement and Instructional Effectiveness System w/ATI.

• Working knowledge and understanding of the Saxon Math program -OR- a willingness to gain a greater understanding of this unique approach to teaching math concepts and skills.

• Working knowledge and understanding of the Institute for Excellence in Writing/Fix-It Grammar in grades 4-8, and Memoria First Start Reading and/or Memoria Spelling/Phonics in Grades K-3 -OR- a willingness to learn this highly structured, teacher-scholar interactive approach to learning grammar and compositions.

• Proven leadership ability promoting collaborative decision making.

• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills to positively impact community, parents, scholars, administration, instructional staff and office support staff.

• Strong commitment to supporting and safeguarding the principles of excellence in classical education.

• Working knowledge of pedagogy, instructional methodology, curriculum development.

• Ability to manage conflict resolution with an attitude of humility and service.

• Working knowledge and understanding of the Data-Driven Instruction model - OR- a willingness to better understand and learn more of data-driven instruction and assessment decision making.

• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with scholars, parents, co-workers, vendors and build relationships.

• Strong commitment to providing leadership in promoting health and safety, including a healthy environment.

• Ability to operate office equipment as required on assignment; i.e. fax machine, copier, computer, etc.

• Ability to lift boxes and packages of varying weights and move them to other locations.

Duties and Areas of Responsibility:

• Establish and enforce rules and procedures for responsible behavior, maintaining order among the scholars for whom you are responsible.

• Observe and evaluate scholars' academic performance, behavior, and social development.

• Advanced Learning Plans (ALPs) — Lead the creation, implementation, and annual review of ALPs; support teachers in writing measurable ALP goals. 

•  Instructional Support — Provide coaching and resources for differentiation, enrichment, acceleration, and talent development models. 

• Plan and conduct scholar activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, questions, and work time that provides scholars with opportunities to observe, question, discover and investigate in order to engage all scholars in learning rigorous academic content.

• Compliance & Reporting — Maintain documentation, submit required CDE reports, and ensure adherence to state timelines and audit expectations. 

• Work with Special Education Instructor to help special needs scholars learn subject matter and skills that will contribute to their development.

• Provide disabled scholars with assistive devices, supportive technology, and daily living skills.

 Collaboration — Partner with administrators, counselors, and teachers to integrate GT supports across classrooms and programs. 

 Student Support — Monitor student progress, assist with academic planning, and support social-emotional needs of gifted learners. 

•  SST Process Leadership — Facilitate SST meetings, guide problem-solving discussions, and ensure consistent implementation of the SST framework across grade levels 

units, and projects, and communicate those objectives to scholars/post objectives.

•  Intervention Planning — Collaborate with teachers to design evidence-based interventions and supports tailored to individual student needs. 

•  Referral Coordination — Support referrals to additional services (e.g., special education evaluation, counseling, MTSS tiers) when appropriate. 

•  Family Communication — Communicate clearly with families about concerns, intervention plans, progress, and next steps. 

• Prepare, administer, and analyze formative assessments and assignments in order to monitor scholar progress and achievement.

• Confer with parents/guardians, teachers, and administrators in order to resolve scholars' behavioral and academic problems.

• Meet with parents/guardians to discuss their child's academic progress and behavior (may need to help/guide parents with priorities for their child and any resource needs).

• Maintain accurate and complete scholar records as required by the school and laws.

• Prepare scholars for later grades by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to persevere with challenging tasks.

•  Evidence-Based Instruction — Deliver small-group and individualized reading interventions aligned with the Colorado READ Act and scientifically based reading research. 

•  Assessment & Data Analysis — Administer and interpret literacy assessments (e.g., DIBELS, i-Ready, MAP) to identify student needs and monitor progress. 

•  READ Plans — Support the creation, implementation, and documentation of READ plans for students identified as having a Significant Reading Deficiency (SRD). .

•  Professional Learning — Participate in ongoing literacy training, including READ Act-approved professional development. 

• Enforce administration policies and rules governing scholars.

• Collaborate with other grade level faculty members to plan and schedule lessons promoting learning, following approved curricula.

• Meet with other professionals to discuss individual scholar’s needs and progress.

• Use computers, audiovisual aids, and other equipment and materials to supplement presentations.

• Prepare for assigned classes and submit weekly lesson plans.

• Collaborate with other teachers and administrators in the development evaluation, and revision of elementary school programs.

• Prepare reports on scholars and activities as required by administration

• Instruct and monitor scholars in the use and care of equipment and materials, in order to prevent injuries and damage.

• Organize and lead activities designed to promote physical, mental and social development, such as games (when appropriate), arts and crafts, music, narration and storytelling.

• Attend professional development meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops in order to maintain and improve professional skills and competence.

• Plan and supervise class projects, field trips, visits by guest speakers or other experiential activities, and guide scholars in learning from those activities.

• Organize and label materials, and display a rotation of scholars' work.

• Attend staff meetings, and serve on committees as required.

• Administer standardized ability and achievement tests, and interpret results with Administration to determine scholar strengths and areas of need.

• Involve parent volunteers in classroom activities in order to facilitate involvement/engagement with parents.

• Supervise, evaluate, and plan assignments for teacher assistants and volunteers.

• Perform duties such as assisting in the hall and cafeteria monitoring, and supervision of drop-off and pick-up of scholars.

• Select, store, order, issue, and inventory classroom equipment, materials, and supplies.

• Sponsor extracurricular activities such as clubs, scholar organizations, and academic contests.

• Maintain confidentiality per FERPA.

Work Habits and Attitudes:

• Be a self-starter with an ownership attitude.

• Demonstrates a strong sense of drive to meet goals.

• Shows initiative and resourcefulness.

• Performs accurate work in a timely manner.

• Meets deadlines and sets priorities.

• Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability.

• Works well with minimum supervision.

• Is dependable and accepts responsibility.

• Shows sensitivity and tact in dealing with others.

• Accepts direction and constructive criticism.

• Cooperates with fellow workers and other departments.

• Follows school policies and safety rules.

• Demonstrates a professional appearance on a daily basis.

• Demonstrates a willingness to work as a team player.

• Embraces collaboration with other professionals.

• Excellent organization, time management and follow-up skills.

• Maintains a professional environment at all times.

*Essential functions, as defined under the American with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills and other characteristics. This list is illustrative only and is not a complete listing of all functions and tasks performed.

Compensation

Salary Range: $61,328.62 - $84,429.21 annually

Leman Academy offers a very competitive benefits package and overall compensation will be commensurate with talent, experience and education.

As a Leman Academy of Excellence Employee, you shall be afforded benefits if you work thirty (30) hours or more each week, all as prescribed in the Personnel Policies of the School, and such revision thereof as are made and approved by the Board of Directors of the School all of which have been adopted by the School. Benefits eligibility and enrollment for Employees working thirty (30) hours or more per week include but are not limited to:

• Voluntary medical insurance, vision plan, and dental plan; enrollment for Employees beginning employment are effective the first of the month following start date of full time employment unless agreed upon by administration.

• Life Insurance, Accidental Death and Dismemberment, Long and Short Term Disability benefits are effective the first day of the month following start date of full time employment.

• Leman is a PERA Employer.

• If the Employee is terminated, the Employee will be covered with all benefits described above until the last day of the month in which they terminate.

• Benefits eligibility and enrollment continue for current admin/Employees who sign a new Agreement. Retirement plan and long-term disability eligibility and enrollment are based on the beginning date of employment in the initial Agreement.

Leman Academy of Excellence is an Equal Opportunity Employer.