Student Support Specialist - BCES

Eagle County School District; Eagle (CO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid holidays

Paid leave

Tuition reimbursement

Free CMC credits

Job summary

Brush Creek Elementary School in Colorado is seeking a Student Support Specialist to provide instructional and academic support aligned with district outcomes and state standards. The role emphasizes English Language Learners (ELL) support and building strong relationships with students, families, and staff.

The incumbent will collaborate with teachers, monitor student progress, and help maintain a positive classroom environment.

Qualifications

• Valid Colorado teaching license or substitute authorization required.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with staff and support diverse learners.

Responsibilities

• Support content teachers in meeting the academic needs of students.
• Deliver instruction based on teacher-provided lesson plans and district curriculum.
• Adapt instructional strategies and materials to support diverse learners.
• Collaborate with teachers to implement Sheltered Instruction (SIOP) strategies for English Language Learners.
• Assess student work and provide feedback to instructional staff.
• Maintain a positive, structured learning environment and support behavior expectations.

Skills

Communication skills

Collaboration

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Colorado teaching license or substitute authorization

Job description

STUDENT SUPPORT SPECIALIST
Brush Creek 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:
Provides instructional and academic support aligned with district learner outcomes and state standards. Supports student learning by adapting instruction to meet diverse needs, with a focus on English Language Learners (ELL). Maintains a positive learning environment and builds strong relationships with students, families, and staff.

SUPERVISED BY:
Principal and/or Assistant Principal

ESSENTIAL JOB ELEMENTS:

Instructional Support

• Support content teachers in meeting the academic needs of students.
• Deliver instruction based on teacher-provided lesson plans and district curriculum.
• Adapt instructional strategies and materials to support diverse learners.

ELL & SIOP Support

• Collaborate with teachers to implement SIOP (Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol) strategies.
• Provide targeted support for English Language Learners in content classes.

Assessment & Student Progress

• Assess student work as appropriate and provide feedback to instructional staff.
• Support monitoring of student progress and learning outcomes.

Classroom Environment & Behavior

• Promote and maintain a positive, structured learning environment.
• Support student behavior expectations and maximize instructional time.

Communication & Collaboration

• Establish and maintain positive relationships with students, parents, staff, and the community.
• Maintain confidentiality and ensure the security of student information.

Professional Responsibilities

• Comply with district and school policies and procedures.
• Manage assignments and scheduling through the Substitute Absence Management (SAM) system, as applicable.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

CONTACTS:
Students, parents, teachers, support staff, administrators, and community members.
QUALIFICATIONS:

• Valid Colorado teaching license or substitute authorization required.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with staff and support diverse learners.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.

JOB CONTACT

Brooke Cole - Principal
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