Significant Support Needs SPED Specialist

Eagle, CO; Avon (CO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

PERA retirement benefits

Paid holidays

Paid leave

Tuition reimbursement

Free CMC credits

Job summary

Eagle County School District in Avon, CO is seeking a compassionate Student Support Specialist – Significant Support Needs (SSN) for Avon Elementary School. You will work with licensed teachers to provide individualized academic, behavioral, social-emotional, and personal care support to students with significant support needs.

This role emphasizes creating a safe, inclusive learning environment and collaborating with staff to monitor progress and implement IEPs and accommodations.

Qualifications

• Must hold an active Colorado teaching license or valid substitute authorization issued by the Colorado Department of Education (CDE).
• Strong communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively with students with significant support needs.
• Patience, flexibility, and a commitment to creating a positive and inclusive learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized instructional and classroom support to students with significant support needs under the direction of licensed teachers and special education staff.
• Assist with implementing Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), instructional accommodations, and individualized student support plans.
• Support students with academic, communication, social-emotional, behavioral, and daily living skills.
• Assist students with personal care, mobility, and other physical needs as appropriate to their individualized support plans.
• Promote positive student behavior and support the implementation of behavior intervention strategies.
• Help students participate in classroom activities, school routines, and inclusive learning opportunities.
• Collaborate with teachers, related service providers, and other school staff to support student progress and success.
• Assist with monitoring and documenting student progress as directed by the supervising teacher.
• Maintain a safe, respectful, and positive learning environment.
• Protect the confidentiality of student information and comply with District policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Interpersonal skills

Patience

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Education

Colorado teaching license or substitute authorization

Job description

Eagle County School District in Avon, CO is seeking a compassionate Student Support Specialist – Significant Support Needs (SSN) for Avon Elementary School. You will work with licensed teachers to provide individualized academic, behavioral, social-emotional, and personal care support to students with significant support needs.

This role emphasizes creating a safe, inclusive learning environment and collaborating with staff to monitor progress and implement IEPs and accommodations.