Job Description

A Learning Specialist will coordinate the delivery of special education services, be a member of the IEP team, and is responsible for coordinating instruction and related services for the students. Oversees the special education process and verifies that IEP services are implemented in compliance with federal, state, and district regulations; oversees day-to-day operations with students, along with supporting teachers as a member of the learning services team. Evaluates and fulfils student needs. This individual will be working with K - 5th grade students.

This is a 9-month position, and the salary range is from $61,000.00 - $92,975.00 depending on experience and education level. Benefits include employer-paid medical, dental, STD, LTD, life insurance, and paid time off; other optional benefits plans, like vision, life and AD&D insurance, are available and paid by employee. (Please note benefits are subject to change without notice.)

Our Mission Statement: Stargate School will provide a differentiated program designed specifically to meet the needs of identified intellectually gifted learners in order to challenge each student’s academic abilities, support their unique emotional needs, promote individual character development, and encourage a life-long love of learning.

Our Vision Statement: The Stargate community will be a leader and innovator in intellectually gifted education by providing a learning environment to enhance gifted students’ needs.

Requirements

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Oversee the special education process and verifies that IEP services are implemented in compliance.
• Assist special education students by delivering academic instruction within special education and general education settings.
• Assists teachers in adapting the curriculum to students’ individual learning level.
• Adapts work and monitors and enforces social and acceptable behavior.
• May assist with administering assessments or testing.
• Assists instructors with related paperwork.
• Assist instructors with preparation of classroom materials.
• Collaborate with staff, parents, and other professionals to accomplish treatment and educational goals.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Technical Skills, Knowledge, & Abilities:

• Ability to diffuse and manage volatile and stressful situations with students.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks with frequent interruptions.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to keep up-to-date technically and apply new knowledge to your job. Includes adapting to and mastering new system applications and processes as implemented by the school.
• Ability to promote and follow school policies, district Policies and building and department procedures.
• Ability to communicate, interact and work effectively and cooperatively with all people including those from diverse ethnic and educational backgrounds.
• Ability to recognize the importance of safety in the workplace, follow safety rules, practice safe work habits, utilize appropriate safety equipment and report unsafe conditions to the appropriate administrator.

Education and Work Experience:

• 3-5 years experience as a Learning Specialist preferred
• Colorado Department of Education "K-12 Special Education Generalist" License required

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Regular attendance is required for this position.

Stargate School shall not discriminate in its employment or hiring practices on the basis of race, color,sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or other basis prohibited by applicable law. Stargate is committed to cultural diversity among school personnel as a means of enriching the educational experience. Stargate School shall identify, solicit, and consider applicants for employment from a broad spectrum of qualified individuals who will contribute to that effort.