Salary : $75,000.00 - $87,000.00 Annually
Location : Denver Metro, CO
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 02068-PrnCnslt-SL-0726
Department: Department of Education
Division: Student Learning
Opening Date: 09/08/2026
Closing Date: 9/22/2026 11:59 PM Mountain
FLSA: Determined by Position
Primary Physical Work Address: Downtown/Denver Metro/Eligible for a hybrid (office/remote) work environment.***
FLSA Status: Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation.
Department Contact Information:
Type of Announcement: This announcement is not governed by the selection processes of the classified personnel system. Applications will be considered from residents and non-residents of Colorado.
How To Apply: Please submit an online application for this position at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado. Reach out to the Department Contact to apply using a paper application, including any supplemental questions. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received by the appropriate Human Resources office before the closing date and time listed.

Department Information
This position is not part of the classified personnel system; applications will be accepted from Residents and Non-Residents of Colorado.
Incumbent will be required to live in and complete work for CDE within Colorado.

Work Environment:
This position is full-time, Federally Funded (funding is contingent upon availability and may end at any time), and is eligible for a hybrid work environment.

• Extended hours during the evening or the weekend may be required by business needs.
• 20% to 25% of job duties include travel within the State of Colorado for meetings, training, and consultations.
• Regular overnight travel is required.
• Commuting to the CDE building is required.
• Driving Required (Please see description under Conditions of Employment).
• A Remote (Home) office is required.
• Required to report to the work location per business needs.
• Essential Functions (ADAAA)
  • LIGHT/Office environment:
    • Required to sit, view a computer screen, and utilize a keyboard and mouse for extended periods of time.
    • May be required to lift and move up to 10 lbs of force frequently or 20 lbs occasionally.
    • Required lifting, bending, stooping, pushing, walking, etc.
    • Light work usually requires walking or standing to a significant degree.
  • CO DL Required: Required to safely operate a motor vehicle to complete travel requirements.

Position Summary:

The Colorado Department of Education's Office of Gifted Education is seeking a Twice Exceptional Gifted Education Consultant to serve as a statewide subject-matter expert in gifted education and twice-exceptionality (2e). This role leads professional learning, technical assistance, resources, and statewide improvement initiatives; supports implementation of Colorado gifted education statutes and rules; and collaborates with districts, educators, families, and community partners to strengthen equitable identification, effective programming, and positive outcomes for gifted and twice-exceptional learners.

The Twice Exceptional Gifted Education Consultant serves as a statewide leader in gifted education, providing expertise, guidance, and support to ensure high-quality services for gifted and twice-exceptional students. The position leads the development and delivery of professional learning, technical assistance, and resources for educators and stakeholders while promoting compliance with state statutes and regulations governing gifted education. As a subject-matter expert on twice-exceptionality, the consultant collaborates with schools, districts, and partners to advance equitable identification practices, effective programming, and positive outcomes for gifted and twice-exceptional learners.
The final salary is anticipated to fall within the posted salary range, however, could be higher or lower depending on the knowledge, skills, abilities, and other qualifications of the preferred candidate while considering internal equity.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Statewide Leadership, Policy, and Compliance
  
  • Serve as a statewide subject matter expert on twice exceptionality (2e), gifted education statutes and rules, and the intersection of gifted and special education services.
  • Provide expertise on the Exceptional Children's Educational Act (ECEA) as it relates to the identification, programming, and support of gifted and twice-exceptional learners.
  • Lead the coordination, implementation, and continuous improvement of statewide twice-exceptional initiatives and projects.
  • Provide technical assistance, monitoring, and support to administrative units to promote effective implementation of gifted education requirements and best practices.
  • Stay current on emerging research, trends, and best practices in gifted education, special education, and twice exceptionality to inform statewide guidance and professional learning.
  
  Professional Learning, Technical Assistance, and Resources
  
  • Design, deliver, and evaluate professional learning opportunities, technical assistance, and resources that build educator and system capacity to support gifted and twice-exceptional students.
  • Develop and facilitate workshops, presentations, training modules, guidance documents, and instructional resources for diverse stakeholder groups.
  • Prepare reports, guidance documents, communications, and other materials to inform stakeholders and support statewide initiatives.
  • Synthesize research, policy, and data into actionable recommendations, resources, and tools that support educational improvement.
  
  Data, Program Improvement, and Project Leadership
  
  • Collect, analyze, and interpret data to assess program effectiveness, inform decision-making, and drive continuous improvement efforts.
  • Lead and support gifted education projects and priorities as assigned.
  • Coordinate multiple initiatives, monitor progress, and ensure successful completion of deliverables.
  
  Partnership and Collaboration
  
  • Build and maintain collaborative relationships with district leaders, educators, families, and community partners to advance equitable outcomes for gifted and twice-exceptional learners.
  • Collaborate across the Exceptional Student Services Unit and other CDE offices to promote integrated supports and increase capacity to serve twice-exceptional students.
  • Engage internal and external stakeholders through clear, responsive, and professional communication.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Education or a related field or other focus related to the job assignment.

And

• Three (3) to Five (5) years of experience in gifted and/or special education.

QUALIFICATIONS AND CONDITIONS:
Qualifications for Success in the Position:

• Demonstrated ability to independently analyze complex issues, exercise sound judgment, and develop effective solutions.
• Strong project management skills, including the ability to coordinate multiple initiatives, monitor progress, and ensure the successful completion of deliverables.
• Ability to interpret and apply state statutes, regulations, and policies to support equitable and effective services for gifted and twice-exceptional learners.
• Proven ability to manage competing priorities, adapt to changing needs, and meet established deadlines while maintaining a high level of accuracy and quality.
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail, including proofreading, editing, formatting, and quality assurance.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills with the ability to engage diverse audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including educators, administrators, families, community partners, and agency staff.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Proactive, solutions-oriented approach to work, including identifying challenges and recommending improvements before issues impact outcomes.
• Commitment to exceptional customer service and continuous improvement.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail (proofing work, spelling, grammar, formatting, etc.).
• Demonstrated ability to effectively balance quality of work and productivity expectations.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively collaborate with internal and external customers (e.g. school districts, other CDE units).
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and organize work to accommodate and meet the changing needs of the department and meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative and exhibit a proactive approach to work.
• Demonstrated ability to identify problems and recommend solutions prior to the standard being jeopardized.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, as well as on a team.
• Ability and willingness to travel.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of twice exceptionality, gifted education, and special education laws, policies, research, and best practices.
• Demonstrated understanding of the Exceptional Children's Educational Act (ECEA), gifted education statutes and rules, and their application within educational settings.
• Knowledge of evidence-based instructional practices and programming designed to support gifted and twice-exceptional learners.
• Knowledge of the characteristics, identification, and educational needs of multilingual gifted learners, including culturally and linguistically responsive practices, equitable identification processes, and evidence-based approaches that support both advanced learning and language development.
• Ability to translate educational research, theory, and policy into practical strategies and guidance for educators and leaders.
• Knowledge of adult learning principles and experience applying those principles to the design, development, facilitation, and evaluation of professional learning.
• Proven ability to develop and deliver engaging professional learning in in-person, virtual,