Special Education Student Support Specialist (SSN) - AES

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

SPECIAL EDUCATION STUDENT SUPPORT SPECIALIST
Significant Support Needs (SSN)
Avon Elementary School

BENEFITS: Health, dental, and vision insurance; 20–22% employer contribution to PERA retirement; paid holidays; paid leave; tuition reimbursement; free CMC credits; and additional benefits for full-time employees.
HIRING SALARY RANGE: $33,443 per year

For the most current salary schedules, please visit https://www.eagleschools.net/departments/finance/salary-schedules

SUMMARY OF JOB DESCRIPTION:
Eagle County School District is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Student Support Specialist – Significant Support Needs (SSN) to join the team at Avon Elementary School.

This position works closely with special education teachers and school staff to provide individualized academic, behavioral, social-emotional, and personal care support to students with significant support needs.

The Student Support Specialist plays an important role in creating a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment where all students have the opportunity to learn, grow, and succeed.

SUPERVISED BY:
Principal and/or Assistant Principal

ESSENTIAL JOB 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.

CONTACTS:

Students, parents, teachers, support staff, administrators, and community members.

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.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Previous experience working with students with disabilities or significant support needs.
• Experience supporting students with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.

JOB CONTACT

Dana Harrison - Principal

[e-mail]
970.328.2982