Certified - High Ability Learners Coordinator

Kearney Public Schools; Kearney (NE); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Kearney Public Schools is seeking a dedicated High Ability Learners Coordinator to advance the district's HAL program. You will design enrichment units, apply advanced pedagogical frameworks, and coordinate scheduling for targeted WIN Time instruction across elementary buildings.

Applicants should have a teaching background and be prepared to collaborate with teachers, arrange partnerships with universities, and manage seminar budgets and logistics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or endorsement in the related field preferred.
• Hold a current Nebraska Teaching Certificate or be eligible for one.
• Preference given to individuals with multiple years of successful teaching experience across diverse settings.

Responsibilities

• Curriculum Extension Design: collaboratively design HAL extension units for ELA, Math, Science without pulling students from Tier 1 core instruction.
• Pedagogical Frameworks: integrate Depth and Complexity Icons, Bloom’s Revised Taxonomy, and PBL to move mastery beyond acceleration.
• Direct Instruction & Scheduling: deliver WIN Time instruction in elementary buildings with a flexible master schedule.
• Differentiated Grouping & Tier 1 Co-Planning: facilitate enrichment groups K–3 and provide extension units for Grades 4–5; align pacing with general ed teachers.
• Assessment & Evaluation: use CogAT, NWEA MAP, track growth with rubrics and surveys.
• Seminar Design & Execution: plan monthly enrichment seminars (3-hour to full-day) on topics like CSI, architecture, engineering, and arts.
• CCR & Secondary Alignment: align seminars to CCR standards and middle school advanced pathways.
• Partnerships & Choice Systems: build partnerships with universities and community orgs; implement choice systems for student selection.
• Budget & Logistics Management: manage the seminar budget and multi-building transportation logistics.
• Program Branding & Co-Teaching: publish newsletters, annual district showcase, and co-teach seminars to build capacity.

Skills

Event planning

Program management

Budgeting

Logistics coordination

Curriculum differentiation

Project-based learning

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or endorsement

Nebraska Teaching Certificate or eligible

Job description

Certified - High Ability Learners Coordinator

Starting Date: Aug 2, 2027

Job Description

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

Compensation, Benefits and Work Environment:

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

This position is subject to a veterans' preference.

NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATION

The Kearney Public School District hereby gives this statement of compliance and intends to comply with all state and federal laws prohibiting discrimination. This school district intends to take any necessary measures to assure compliance with such laws against any prohibited form of discrimination.

The Kearney Public School District does not discriminate on the basis of sex, disability, race (including skin color, hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, religion, veteran status, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, sexual orientation or gender identity, or other protected status in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:

Title IX, Title II, Title VI & Section 504 –

Melissa Herrmann, Director ofHuman Resources

Certified - High Ability Learners Coordinator

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Job Details

Job ID: 5975615
Application Deadline: Jul 30, 2027 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)
Posted: Yesterday

Starting Date: Aug 2, 2027

Job Description

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.