Individualized Education Support Specialist
1 week ago
Salary Range: $33,300 - $50,000
Organization: Highline Academy
Position: Individualized Education Support Specialist
Mission Statement: Our goal is to cultivate a diverse community of learners and educators committed to achieving academic, personal, and civic excellence.
Vision Statement: We aim to establish inclusive excellence within public education.
Role Overview: Reporting to the campus Special Education instructor, our team members are essential to our mission, bringing it to life for our students. We seek individuals who are compassionate towards the holistic development of each child, possess strong classroom management skills, and excel in collaboration with colleagues and families. Ideal candidates will demonstrate effective communication abilities, a commitment to making a significant impact on each child's life, and a growth-oriented mindset.
Work Schedule: The Individualized Education Support Specialists are compensated year-round on a salary basis. The role encompasses 177 student contact days, along with professional development and parent conference days, totaling 189 workdays annually. Specialists are expected to be present on campus by 7:30 AM and remain until 4:00 PM on regular school days, with early release days concluding at 4:00 PM on Wednesdays for professional development or planning meetings. A week of professional development is scheduled each summer prior to the start of the academic year.
Reports To: Campus Assistant Principal
Department: Elementary School Faculty
Supervision: N/A
Highline Academy Overview: Highline Academy is a vibrant community of diverse learners and educators striving for academic, civic, and personal excellence. Established in 2004, we are dedicated to inclusive excellence. Our student body represents a multitude of backgrounds, languages, and educational experiences, contributing to a rich and integrated community that consistently achieves above district and state averages. Highline's strong faculty and student retention rates reflect our positive culture and community spirit.
Educational Philosophy: We are committed to a liberal arts education that includes instruction in Art, Music, Spanish, and Physical Education. We maintain high expectations for all learners, recognizing that some may require additional or tailored instruction. Our Performance Group teachers provide smaller group instruction in core subjects, and we offer a robust intervention program to support students as needed. We fully integrate students with special needs into general education classrooms and implement a character education program known as Reach, which promotes values such as responsibility, empowerment, aspiration, citizenship, and honesty.
Key Responsibilities: All Individualized Education Support Specialists are expected to demonstrate proficiency in the following areas:
- Fostering a Positive Classroom Environment
- Implementing Effective Classroom Management Strategies
- Utilizing Restorative Justice Practices
- Managing Student Behavior Across Various School Settings
- Collaborating Effectively with Students and Colleagues
- Engaging in Reflective Practice for Continuous Improvement
Special Education Responsibilities: Specialists are required to maintain confidentiality regarding student goals, progress, and IEPs. They will work one-on-one and in small groups with students, supporting their specific behavioral and academic objectives in both general and specialized education settings. A proactive and positive approach to supporting students and their families within the Special Education program is essential.
Professional Practice Commitments: All Highline staff are expected to adhere to the following commitments:
- Take responsibility for student learning by valuing diversity and learning styles.
- Be clear and purposeful in objectives and instruction, continuously reflecting on and revising strategies based on student assessment data.
- Embrace diversity within our community and provide a safe environment for all to succeed.
- Communicate directly and gracefully for positive outcomes.
- Empower all stakeholders to participate actively in student success.
- Focus on essential elements that contribute to student achievement.
- Model and uphold Highline's academic and behavioral standards.
Qualifications:
- An Associate's or Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
- Experience relevant to the position.
- Demonstrated commitment to the mission of Highline Academy.
- Compliance with No Child Left Behind (NCLB) qualifications.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills.
- Dedication to Inclusive Excellence.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to walk quickly, bend, kneel, crouch, sit, stand, and grasp with one or both hands.
- Capability to lift up to 40 lbs without difficulty.
- Maintain a professional demeanor when interacting with children and adults.
- Ability to sit for extended periods during group training sessions.
Compensation and Benefits:
Starting Salary Range: $33,300 - $38,958
Benefits include:
- Colorado PERA/PERA 401K
- Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Short Term Disability
- Health Insurance
- Gap Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Aflac
- Vision Insurance
- FLEX24
Highline Academy Charter School is proud to value diversity and is an equal-opportunity employer.
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