Special Education Learning Specialist

Jeffco Public Schools - Colorado; Golden (CO); On-site; USD 56,085 - 75,142; Full time

Job summary

Jeffco Public Schools in Jefferson County, Colorado, seeks a Learning Specialist to develop, implement, and support individualized practices for students with diverse needs, in alignment with IDEIA requirements. The role emphasizes frequent progress monitoring and leadership in interventional problem-solving with a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities include designing instruction for varied class sizes, collaborating to adapt curriculum, and communicating with teachers, families, and staff

Qualifications

• Hold valid Colorado teaching license with Special Education Generalist endorsement.
• If teacher is the teacher of record for a specific content area, they must meet content-area qualification, which could include the appropriate content endorsement, degree in the content area, Colorado State Board of Education-approved content exam, or 36 credit hours as determined by the district.
• Training in Understanding/interpreting educational assessments and prescriptive teaching.
• Demonstrated ability to collaboratively work with a multidisciplinary team in developing appropriate materials, facilitating inclusion, creating educational plans, and designing and implementing behavioral plans.
• Complies with the Special Education Department and district policies and procedures (e.g., Medicaid billing, accident reporting).

Responsibilities

• Design and implement specialized instruction in one-on-one, small group and large classroom settings.
• Work collaboratively to plan and modify curriculum and communicate abilities and needs of special education students.
• Develop, implement and review behavioral plans for designated students.
• Work with a multidisciplinary team to conduct IEP meetings and develop a multidisciplinary approach to educational enhancement.
• Maintain ongoing communication with regular educators, school staff, students and parents.
• Create a safe, supportive environment for disabled students.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Collaboration

Communication

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

Colorado teaching license with Special Education Generalist endorsement

Content-area qualification/endorsement if teacher of record

Training in Learning Disabled/Perceptual/Communicative

Job description

Jeffco Public Schools in Jefferson County, Colorado, seeks a Learning Specialist to develop, implement, and support individualized practices for students with diverse needs, in alignment with IDEIA requirements. The role emphasizes frequent progress monitoring and leadership in interventional problem-solving with a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities include designing instruction for varied class sizes, collaborating to adapt curriculum, and communicating with teachers, families, and staff