READ Act Specialist - Instructional Support Facility

CHERRY CREEK SCHOOLS

Denver, CO

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Administrative Skills, Background Investigation, Best Practices, CDE (Common Desktop Environment), Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE), Coaching, Communication Skills, Conferences, Continuous Improvement, Copying Machines, Data Management, Diversity, Fax Machines, Government, Interpersonal Skills, Keyboards, Leadership, Lift/Move 25 Pounds, Manual Dexterity, Mathematics, Microsoft Office, Office Equipment, Operations, Operations Management, Organizational Skills, Pedagogy, Performance Management, Physical Demands, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Progress Reports, Student Housing, Team Player, Training/Teaching, Vision Plan

LOCATION

Denver, CO

POSTED

1 day ago

Job Description

Job Title: READ Act Specialist

FLSA Exemption Status: Exempt

Classification Group: Cherry Creek Education Association

Supervising Position: Executive Director of Curriculum and Instruction

Pay Plan: Certified/Licensed

Pay Range: Certified/Licensed Salary Schedule

Last Updated: 06.2026

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JOB SUMMARY: Support the district and schools to meet the progress monitoring and reporting requirements of the READ Act. Collaborate with directors and partners in the Office of Performance Improvement to adhere to timelines, communicate effectively with educators across the system about requirements, and support the use of data reporting and management systems to monitor the growth of students. Support K-12 educators in their design of READ Plans.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The subsequent duties outline the fundamental operations of the position and exemplify the nature of the tasks carried out. They do not encompass a comprehensive inventory of the obligations and responsibilities fulfilled in this role. The approximation of frequencies and time allocation percentages are flexible and subject to the requirements of the organization. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Job Task DescriptionsFrequencyPercentage of Time1. Support READ Act required progress monitoring and reporting. Support schools and teachers in the development of READ Plans, corresponding supports, as well as support the implementation of the districtwide professional development plan and vision. Assist Performance Improvement Department Directors and Executive Directors of schools with planning, coordinating, and managing the daily operations of their assigned content area. Daily 25% 2. Supports teachers' understanding and design of "best assessment practices" in instruction, emphasizing the use of strong body of evidence. Support Directors and Executive Directors on current and future legislative initiatives impacting designated area of expertise. Daily 20% 3. Support system understanding of the Colorado Academic Standards using best instructional practices that will promote success for all students. Daily 15% 4. Enlist collaborative support of Instructional Coaches, Instructional Coordinators, and site coordinators to align, implement and address specific learning goals and district initiatives. Work in collaboration with Learning Partners to support ongoing district initiatives. Daily 10% 5. Understand systems and structures that serve to strengthen or act as barriers. Support the implement effective systems and structures to ensure high levels of learning for every student. Daily 5% 6. Build and maintain a strong professional relationship with all District and school-based collaborative teams. Collaborate with teachers, support personnel, administrators, and colleagues to enhance instruction and improve students' outcomes. Daily 5% 7. Support leadership capacity to promote lasting structures that will support student achievement needs. Daily 5% 8. Represent the Cherry Creek School District at State level and local meetings while staying current with federal guidelines, legislation, and trends and current ideas. Monthly 5% 9. Participate in department, team, building, and District meetings and discussions; student and/or family conferences; social, cultural, interscholastic, and extracurricular activities; and professional growth opportunities. Daily 5% 10. Perform other duties as assigned or requested. Daily 5% TOTAL100%

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS: This job has no direct supervisory responsibilities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: The minimum prerequisites of formal education, professional work experience, certifications, licenses, endorsements, designations, trainings, and other criteria that a candidate must fulfill to be considered for a position. It is essential that certifications, licenses, endorsements, designations, and trainings are fulfilled, valid, and not expired.

Criminal background check and fingerprinting required
Bachelor's degree
Student teaching/practicum/internship experience that meets or exceeds Colorado's requirements
Colorado Department of Education (CDE) teaching license
Appropriate CDE endorsements or equivalent in the content field
Basic knowledge of typical office equipment such as telephones, copiers, fax machines, email, etc.
Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office
Basic classroom management and planning skills
Basic organizational skills
Intermediate verbal and written communication and interpersonal relations skills
Ability to align curriculum and assessments with state content standards
Ability to support programs designed to increase student achievement
Ability to assume leadership in the development and communication of programs and curriculum
Ability and desire to work as a team member
Ability to actively participate in a Professional Learning Community
Ability to understand, appreciate, and make accommodations for student diversity
Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with diverse stakeholder groups
Ability to serve as a role model and an innovative and creative learner with an insatiable thirst for knowledge that stays on the cutting edge of instructional practice and pedagogy

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS: The physical demands, mental functions, cognitive capacities, and work environment factors required to perform a position's essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Light work strength level (lifting or carrying up to 25 pounds)
Primarily works indoors
Typically a moderate noise level
Prolonged standing and walking
Frequent bending and reaching
Occasional lifting, pulling, and pushing
Speaking and hearing
Visual concentration
Eye/hand coordination
Manual dexterity to operate a computer keyboard
Concentrated reading/writing/mathematics
May work outdoors when monitoring student activities
Normal classroom environment
Normal school district environment
Work location is subject to change to meet the requirements of the organization

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Formal education, professional work experience, certifications, licenses, endorsements, designations, trainings, and other qualifications relevant to the position that are strongly preferred but not mandatory for a candidate to be considered.

Formal education beyond a Bachelor's degree
Three (3) years of successful teaching experience
Experience working in the public sector
Experience writing READ plans, progress monitoring READ goals, and collaborating with caregivers about READ Plans
Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds
Racially conscious and culturally competent with the skill, will, capacity, and knowledge to commit to a culture of continuous improvement

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