Compensation:

• Pay range: $17.00-$19.00/hour
• 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.

General Purpose: To provide academic, behavior, and Social Emotional Learning (SEL) support to students.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• At the direction of the Student Support Aide (SSA) Lead, 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 Exceptional Student Services (ESS) and Multi-tiered System of Supports (MTSS) team in the creation and implementation of student plans (IEPs, 504s, MTSS and READ plans, behavior plans, etc.)
• Assist students in material organization for academic success
• Any other duties as assigned

This description is not intended, and should not be construed, to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities of this job. It is intended only to be an accurate reflection of the principal job elements.

Minimum Requirements:

Education: High School degree; Associates Degree from an accredited college or university preferred

Other knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Exceptionally well-organized
• Creative in assisting students with organization
• Exhibits patience and kindness towards students
• Experience with Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) 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

To apply: www.maclarenschool.org/about_us/employment

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $17.00 - $19.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Colorado Springs, CO 80915 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Colorado Springs, CO 80915: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person