High School Special Education: Student Support Advocate

STEAD; Commerce City (CO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

STEAD is seeking a Student Support Guide who is an educator and adolescent advocate. The role blends teaching with supporting students' academic, social, and emotional development.

You will provide individualized instruction, teach in your specialty, support as a generalist educator, and design student-centered lessons using project-based and student-led approaches. You will monitor progress, maintain records, communicate with families, implement IEP/504 accommodations, supervise field trips,

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree and appropriate state licensure/accreditation are required.
• A master's degree, prior teaching experience, and specialized experience working with secondary students are preferred.
• Positive, collaborative, organized, adaptable, and passionate about adolescents with strong communication, classroom management, problem-solving, and instructional skills.
• Experience with project-based and student-led learning is especially valuable.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and small-group academic instruction, remediation, enrichment, and mentoring.
• Teach in your area of specialty while contributing talents and interests across the broader school community.
• Support students as a generalist educator, helping them develop academic, organizational, social, and emotional skills.
• Design engaging, student-centered lessons using approaches such as project-based, collaborative, and student-led learning.
• Monitor student progress, provide feedback, maintain records, and communicate with families and colleagues.
• Implement IEP and 504 accommodations and support individualized student learning plans.
• Supervise students in classrooms, on campus, and during field trips and special events.
• Collaborate with teachers, counselors, families, and school leadership to address academic and behavioral needs.
• Contribute to a positive, inclusive, collaborative, and safe school culture.

Education

Bachelor's degree and appropriate state licensure/accreditation

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

STEAD is seeking a Student Support Guide who is an educator and adolescent advocate. The role blends teaching with supporting students' academic, social, and emotional development.

You will provide individualized instruction, teach in your specialty, support as a generalist educator, and design student-centered lessons using project-based and student-led approaches. You will monitor progress, maintain records, communicate with families, implement IEP/504 accommodations, supervise field trips,