SPECIAL EDUCATION STUDENT SUPPORT SPECIALIST (Anticipated)

Avon Elementary School

 Avon Elementary is located at the base of Beaver Creek in the heart of Avon, Colorado. AES is  a dual language school that values diversity. We take pride in our diverse student and staff population. As a Title I school, we are focused on building relationships, meeting the individual needs of our students, and supporting their academic growth. We seek staff that are passionate about dual language education and willing to work in a collaborative environment to ensure that students' growth is reflected in the whole child.

This position is for someone to work with students with signifigant support needs. In order to be a student support specialist, you must obtain a substitute license from Colorado Department of Education. 

BENEFITS: Health, Dental and Vision insurance, 21.40% employer contribution to your PERA retirement plan, paid holidays, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, free CMC credits, amongst others. For Full Time Employees

SALARY: $33,660 per year

For the most current salary schedules, please visit https://www.eagleschools.net/salary-schedules

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.