STUDENT SUPPORT SPECIALIST

Affective Needs Program

Eagle Valley Elementary School

OUR MISSION

Eagle Valley Elementary School (EVES) is an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School serving the community of Eagle. The International Baccalaureate program focuses on a transdisciplinary curriculum that is engaging, relevant, challenging, and significant for learners in PreK through 5th grade. At Eagle Valley Elementary School, every student is educated for success in both English and Spanish by developing into inquisitive, informed, and compassionate citizens. EVES creates students that are independent thinkers, problem solvers, lifelong learners, and responsible members of a multicultural society.

BENEFITS: Health, Dental and Vision insurance, 21.4% employer contribution to your PERA retirement plan, paid holidays, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, free CMC credits, amongst others. For Full Time Employees

HIRING SALARY: $33,480 per year

SUMMARY OF JOB DESCRIPTION:

Supports instruction and assessment aligned with District learner outcomes and State achievement standards. Supervises assigned students and maintain a positive learning environment. Adapts instruction to meet the learner needs of all students with, focus being on ELL students, increasing the probability of advancing their achievement. Maintains positive inter-personal relationships with students, parents, staff, and community members. 

RECOMMENDATION: Bi-lingual preferred (Spanish)

SUPERVISED BY: School Principal/Assistant Principal

ESSENTIAL JOB ELEMENTS:

• Support the content teachers to meet the needs of ELL students.
• Work with ELA teachers on SIOP strategies to support the needs of ELL students in content classes.
• Teach the approved Eagle County School District RE50J curriculum based on lesson plans provided by the regular classroom teacher. 
• Assess student work when appropriate and time permits. 
• Promote and maintain student behavior expectations conducive to learning, and maximizes learning time.  
• Establish and demonstrate positive human relations with students, parents, other staff members, and the community. 
• Ensure the accuracy, completeness, confidentiality, and security of all student information. 
• Comply with District and School policies and procedures including meeting with assigned students at scheduled location and time. 
• Utilize the Substitute Absence Management/SAM system to accept/decline/manage his/her work and schedule in the capacity of a guest teacher. 
• Other duties as assigned. 

CONTACTS: 

Students, parents, support staff, administrative staff, and community members.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Active teacher license or substitute authorization issued by the State of Colorado.