Fall 2026 Upper School Student Support Specialist

Thomas MacLaren School • Colorado Springs, CO

8d • $17 - $20

About The Position

To provide support to students in special education programs.

Requirements

• High School degree; Associate Degree from an accredited college or university preferred
• Exceptionally well-organized
• Creative in assisting students with organization
• Exhibits patience and kindness towards students
• Experience with behavior intervention programs encouraged
• Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) certification (or willingness to attend certification training), and the physical ability to apply the necessary CPI techniques
• Clear and regular communication with faculty members and Head of School
• Love of educating children
• Ability to impart a love of learning to children
• Ability to administer oral examinations
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with both children and adults
• Demonstrated ability to work in a collaborative environment
• Commitment to a diverse population of students and to closing the achievement gap

Nice To Haves

• Associate Degree from an accredited college or university preferred
• Experience with behavior intervention programs encouraged

Responsibilities

• At the direction of the Special Education Coordinator, assist faculty members (general education and Special Education) in working with students who need academic, behavioral, or SEL support.
• Work in small groups or one-on-one with students
• Assist Special Education team in the implementation of IEP’s.
• Assist students in material organization for academic success
• Provides research-based, data driven specialized instruction to address the instructional goals and objectives contained within each student’s Individualized Education Program (IEP) as directed by the Special Education Coordinator
• Implements self-care programs including direct assistance to students such as toileting, positioning, lifting, etc. as needed based on students’ needs.
• Any other duties as assigned

Benefits

• For employees contracted for 30 hours per week or more, Thomas MacLaren School pays for 100% of the employee’s base insurance premiums (Health, Dental, Vision, Long-term and Short-term disability, Accidental Death and Dismemberment insurance, and Life insurance) for the base level coverages.
• No benefits are provided to employees contracted for less than 30 hours per week.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED