Job Description

Job Details:
SPECIAL EDUCATION STUDENT SUPPORT SPECIALIST
Significant Support Needs
Avon Elementary School
BENEFITS: Health, Dental and Vision insurance, 20-22% employer contribution to your PERA retirement plan, paid holidays, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, free CMC credits, amongst others. For Full Time Employees
SALARY: $33,815 per year
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SUMMARY OF JOB DESCRIPTION:
Supports instruction and assessment aligned with District learner outcomes and State achievement standards. Supervises assigned students and maintain a positive learning environment. Adapts instruction to meet the learner needs of all students with, focus being on ELL students, increasing the probability of advancing their achievement. Maintains positive inter-personal relationships with students, parents, staff, and community members.
RECOMMENDATION: Bi-lingual preferred (Spanish)
SUPERVISED BY: School Principal/Assistant Principal
ESSENTIAL JOB ELEMENTS:

• Support the content teachers to meet the needs of students.
• Work with ELA teachers on SIOP strategies to support the needs of students in content classes.
• Teach the approved Eagle County School District RE50J curriculum based on lesson plans provided by the regular classroom teacher.
• Assess student work when appropriate and time permits.
• Promote and maintain student behavior expectations conducive to learning, and maximizes learning time.
• Establish and demonstrate positive human relations with students, parents, other staff members, and the community.
• Ensure the accuracy, completeness, confidentiality, and security of all student information.
• Comply with District and School policies and procedures including meeting with assigned students at scheduled location and time.
• Utilize the Substitute Absence Management/SAM system to accept/decline/manage his/her work and schedule in the capacity of a guest teacher.
• Other duties as assigned.

CONTACTS:
Students, parents, support staff, administrative staff, and community members.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Active teacher license or substitute authorization issued by the State of Colorado.
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Skills Required