ES Learning Specialist (Apply directly to Sky View Academy - DO NOT apply online with DCSD)
About The Position
The Learning Specialist at SkyView will be responsible for collaborating with classroom teachers, special education team members, and other support staff to ensure that students in grades K-5 have access to the learning support they need in order to succeed. SkyView Academy is committed to preparing students to be life-long learners and honorable leaders of tomorrow. SkyView Academy offers a research-based, content-rich liberal arts program with a commitment to foreign language studies and community service. Staff, parents, and students are actively involved in a culture of expectation and support where individuals are respected, valued, and known by the content of their character. Successful candidates will be exceptional leaders, communicators, and enthusiastic about the SVA charter school model which empowers staff and families, values Core Knowledge, Classical curriculum, world language, character education, and service to the community.
Requirements
- Special Education generalist license
- Bachelor’s degree
- Strong diagnostic skills
- Excellent communication skills, including report writing and record keeping
- Proficient in technology
- Familiar with the MTSS Process
- Effective case management skills
- Commitment to providing high expectations and high levels of support for all students
- The belief that the most effective way to promote student achievement is through building meaningful relationships
- Possess the ability to collaborate with teachers/staff/team to meet the needs of students
- Willingness to ask questions and consult with team members on a regular basis
- Willingness to grow with the position and needs of the school
- Entrepreneurial attitude with solid decision-making skills
- Dedicated to being a respectable leader and role model at school and within the community
- Exceptional leaders, communicators, and enthusiastic about the SVA charter school model which empowers staff and families, values Core Knowledge, Classical curriculum, world language, character education, and service to the community
- Teaching License - Colorado Department of Education
Responsibilities
- Participate in and/or lead annual IEP reviews, initial evaluation, and reevaluation meetings
- Develop IEPs
- Provide support in the general education classroom
- Provide one-on-one and/or small group support outside the general education classroom
- Administer comprehensive learning evaluations
- Communicate regularly with the Director of Student Services
- Maintain proper documentation regarding IEPs, accommodations, and parent/teacher communications
- Collaborate with general education teachers and Support Services staff regarding IEP students
- Support implementation of the SVA vision & mission, helping set the tone and culture
- Communicate proactively with students, staff, and parents
- Embrace feedback from administration in a continuous improvement modality
- Build appropriate professional relationships with students
- Collaborate with other SVA staff in all aspects of the school
- Participate in weekly special education team meeting
- Other duties as assigned by Administration
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- PERA
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- District paid and voluntary additional (supplemental) life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
- Short and long-term disability
- Critical illness and accident voluntary insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Voluntary 401(k)
- 403(b) and 457 retirement plan options
- Paid sick time
- Paid personal time
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
