Middle School Learning Specialist

Cherry Hills Christian School•Highlands Ranch, CO

23h•$45,000 - $65,000

About The Position

Cherry Hills Christian School aspires to be an exceptional Christ-centered community, known for its unwavering commitment to educational excellence, spiritual formation, and a united, mission-driven culture. We seek to cultivate the whole child — mind, body, and spirit — through rigorous academics, vibrant arts, and competitive athletics. Position Overview Cherry Hills Christian School is seeking a Christ-centered, compassionate, and highly collaborative Learning Specialist who is committed to supporting diverse learners and equipping students to live fully for God. The Learning Specialist plays a vital role in fostering academic growth while ensuring that every child is known, supported, and valued as God’s unique masterpiece.

Requirements

A strong and growing relationship with Jesus Christ, evident in personal and professional life.
Agreement with and commitment to CHCS’s mission statement, values, and faith statement.
Bachelor’s degree in special education, Literacy, or a related field from an accredited institution.
Training in academic intervention methods.
Current ACSI and/or State Teaching Certification preferred.
Willingness to pursue continued professional development and growth.
Professional attitude and appearance.
Ability to pass a criminal background check.
Must agree to the mission statement, values, and faith statement

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree in Literacy or Math preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide targeted academic instruction and intervention for identified students.
Facilitate and manage the Response to Intervention (RTI) process.
Create, implement, and support Classroom Accommodation Plans (CAMPs).
Push into classrooms to support students and teachers as needed.
Utilize valid teaching techniques aligned with curriculum goals and the school’s mission.
Employ a variety of instructional strategies and materials to support the whole child: spiritual, mental, physical, social, and emotional.
Maintain appropriate discipline to ensure a safe and effective learning environment.
Assess student progress regularly and provide required progress reports.
Maintain accurate documentation of student progress and parent communication.
Administer screening assessments for prospective students as needed.
Understand and implement all building emergency and safety procedures.
Build strong, relational connections with students, families, faculty, and staff.
Collaborate cross-functionally with classroom teachers, learning specialists, and administrators.
Uphold and support CHCS’s Essentials of Faith, mission, and values.
Represent Cherry Hills Christian School in a professional and Christ-honoring manner.
Communicate clearly, accurately, and in a timely manner with parents and leadership.
Respect confidentiality and uphold professional ethics.
Build strong, relational connections with students, families, faculty, and staff.
Collaborate cross-functionally with classroom teachers, learning specialists, and administrators.
Communicate clearly, accurately, and in a timely manner with parents and leadership.
Other duties as assigned