Thomas MacLaren School is Hiring an Upper School Student Support Specialist Near Colorado, CO
Job Title: Upper School Student Support Specialist Reports To: Special Education Teacher Supervisory: No Non-exemptPay Type:If yes: Employees Contract Wkrs Hourly 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 assist Special Education teachers in implementation of student IEP under the direction of the case manager. Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Assist faculty members in the classroom setting and outside the classroom setting, working with students who need academic or behavioral support.
Assist the Special Education Coordinator in implementing or collecting data for student plans (IEPs, 504s)
Assist students in material and locker organization for academic success
Any other duties as assigned by the Executive Director
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
Physical Requirements of this position include:WORKING ENVIRONMENT:SELDOMOCCASIONALFREQUENTSELDOMOCCASIONALFREQUENTEXTREME COLD OR HEAT x VISUAL ACUITY: Near/Far x HEIGHTS x HEARING x NOISE x SPEECH x DRIVING x EYE/HAND COORDIN. x WALKING/Uneven Surfaces x TRAVEL:WORKING ALONE x Local x Work With Othersx National x MOVING HEAVY ITEMS:SELDOMOCCASIONALFREQUENTOPERATING MACHINERY:LIFTING/LOWERING Over 30 lb Over 20 lb 0-20 lb. COMPUTER x LIFTING OVER SHOULDER Over 30 lb Over 20 lb 0-20 lb. COPIER x REACHING OVER SHLDER Over 30 lb Over 20 lb 0-20 lb. MOUSE x CARRYING Over 30 lb Over 20 lb 0-20 lb. TELEPHONE x PUSHING/PULLING Over 30 lb Over 20 lb 0-20 lb. OTHER (please List)PULLING Over 30 lb Over 20 lb 0-20 lb.