High Ability Learner Coordinator

COME JOIN KEARNEY PUBLIC SCHOOLS!

KPS is seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual to take our High Ability Learner program to the next level.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or endorsement in the related field preferred
• Hold a current Nebraska Teaching Certificate or be eligible for one
• Preference will be given to individuals with multiple years of successful teaching experience across diverse settings.
• Skills in event planning, managing programs and budgets, and logistics coordination.
• Strong background in curriculum differentiation and project based learning
• Passion for going the extra mile to support students with strong work ethic, flexibility, and willingness to collaborate and learn from others.
• Be a citizen or resident of the United States. (KPS does not sponsor work visas for candidates outside the United States)

Job Tasks:

Curriculum Extension Design: Collaboratively design and refine HAL extension units that deepen ELA, Mathematics, and Science standards without pulling students from Tier 1 core classroom instruction. Pedagogical Frameworks: Integrate frameworks such as Sandra Kaplan's Depth and Complexity Icons, Bloom's Revised Taxonomy, and Project-Based Learning (PBL) to move mastery beyond simple acceleration. Direct Instruction & Scheduling: Push into designated elementary buildings on a flexible, needs-based master schedule to deliver targeted WIN Time instruction to identified small groups. Differentiated Grouping & Tier 1 Co-Planning: Facilitate fluid enrichment groups in K-3 based on ongoing data, deliver custom extension units (using CKLA and EnVision) in Grades 4-5, and collaborate with general education teachers to align unit pacing. Assessment & Evaluation: Utilize CogAT screeners and NWEA MAP indicators for identification; track student growth using performance portfolio rubrics, MAP benchmark data, and stakeholder feedback surveys.

Seminar Design & Execution: Plan and execute monthly enrichment seminars (3-hour intensive sessions to full-day immersive experiences) covering diverse topics such as CSI, architecture, engineering, environmental science, and creative arts. CCR & Secondary Alignment: Connect seminar modules and hands-on projects directly to district College and Career Readiness (CCR) standards and secondary career pathways; collaborate with middle school teams on advanced pathways (accelerated math, AP, and dual enrollment prep). Partnerships & Choice Systems: Build partnerships with regional universities (e.g., UNL engineering labs), science centers, local firms, and community organizations; implement interest-based choice systems for student selection across sites. Budget & Logistics Management: Direct management of the seminar program budget coordinate multi-building transportation logistics, and oversee material distribution. Program Branding & Co-Teaching: Publish monthly newsletters showcasing student work, host an annual district showcase, and co-teach specialized seminar extensions with general classroom teachers to build instructional capacity

Zone 4

Grades K-12

Categories

Elementary

High Ability Education

Middle Grades

Additional Information Compensation, Benefits and Work Environment:

• This position will be compensated on the certified staff salary schedule and will include extra contract days TBD.

Contact Information Kearney Public Schools 320 W 24th St Kearney, Nebraska 68845 https://www.kearneypublicschools.org/employment/work-for-kps/applicant-information

Melissa Herrmann (p) (308) 698-8011

How to Apply Interested Applicants can click on "Job Postings" on the Applicant Information page.