ES Learning Specialist (Apply directly to Sky View Academy - DO NOT apply online with DCSD)

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• Job Posting Title: ES Learning Specialist (Apply directly to Sky View Academy - DO NOT apply online with DCSD)

Job Description

Position: Elementary Learning Specialist/Special Education Teacher Reports To: Director of Student Support Services Position Status: Full-Time and Part-Time will be considered Position Class: Exempt Contract Days: 181 days Schedule: M-F Salary/Pay: Staff Compensation & Retention Policy Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, PERA Vision Statement: SkyView Academy is committed to preparing students to be life-long learners and honorable leaders of tomorrow. Mission Statement: SkyView Academy offers a research-based, content-rich liberal arts program with a commitment to foreign language studies and community service. Staff, parents, and students are actively involved in a culture of expectation and support where individuals are respected, valued, and known by the content of their character.

Overview

• The Learning Specialist at SkyView will be responsible for collaborating with classroom teachers, special education team members, and other support staff to ensure that students in grades K-5 have access to the learning support they need in order to succeed.
• Position
• Specific
• Information (if
• Applicable):
• Desired
• Qualifications and
• Attributes: Special Education generalist license; Bachelor’s degree; Strong diagnostic skills; Excellent communication skills, including report writing and record keeping; Proficient in technology Familiar with the MTSS Process Effective case management skills Commitment to providing high expectations and high levels of support for all students; The belief that the most effective way to promote student achievement is through building meaningful relationships. Possess the ability to collaborate with teachers/staff/team to meet the needs of students; Willingness to ask questions and consult with team members on a regular basis; Willingness to grow with the position and needs of the school; Entrepreneurial attitude with solid decision-making skills; Dedicated to being a respectable leader and role model at school and within the community; Successful candidates will be exceptional leaders, communicators, and enthusiastic about the SVA charter school model which empowers staff and families, values Core Knowledge, Classical curriculum, world language, character education, and service to the community.
• Roles and
• Responsibilities: Participate in and/or lead annual IEP reviews, initial evaluation, and reevaluation meetings; Develop IEPs Provide support in the general education classroom; Provide one-on-one and/or small group support outside the general education classroom; Administer comprehensive learning evaluations; Communicate regularly with the Director of Student Services; Maintain proper documentation regarding IEPs, accommodations, and parent/teacher communications; Collaborate with general education teachers and Support Services staff regarding IEP students; Support implementation of the SVA vision & mission, helping set the tone and culture; Communicate proactively with students, staff, and parents; Embrace feedback from administration in a continuous improvement modality; Build appropriate professional relationships with students; Collaborate with other SVA staff in all aspects of the school; Participate in weekly special education team meeting; Other duties as assigned by Administration.
• Send
• Letter of
• Interest and
• Resume To: Human Resources SkyView Academy 6161 Business Center Dr. Highlands Ranch, CO 80130 employment@svak12.org To learn more, visit the SkyView Academy Careers webpage. SkyView Academy prohibits unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees on the basis of age 40 and over, race, sex, color, religion, national origin, disability, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable state or local law.

Responsibilities

Certifications: Teaching License - Colorado Department of

Education

• Bachelor's
• Degree (Required)
• Position
• Type:
• Regular
• Primary
• Location:
• Skyview
• Academy
• One
• Year
• Only (Yes or
• No):
• No
• Scheduled
• Hours
• Per
• Week: 40
• Full-Time
• Equivalent (FTE): 1.00
• Approx
• Scheduled
• Days
• Per
• Year: 185 Work Days Full

Salary Range

$1.00 USD - $150,000.00 USD Annual Position Salary Schedule Eligibility: General Licensed position salaries are set based on one of three salary schedules; General, Hard to Hire, and Specialist/Extremely Hard to Hire. DCSD will award up to 7 years of previous licensed teaching experience at the time of hire. Click HERE to view the current DCSD Licensed Salary Schedules*. *All salary amounts listed on the schedules are based on a full-time (1.0) FTE. If applicable, part-time salaries will be prorated according to the assigned FTE.

Benefits

This position is eligible for health, vision, dental, health savings account (HSA), flexible spending accounts (FSA), District paid and voluntary additional (supplemental) life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance, short and long-term disability, critical illness and accident voluntary insurance, employee assistance program (EAP), voluntary 401(k), 403(b) and 457 retirement plan options. Time Off Plans: This position is eligible for paid sick and personal time. This position will be open until filled, but will not be open past: May 20, 2026 Proud to Be DCSD - 65 Years of Excellence A career in Colorado's Douglas County School District is a chance to be part of something incredibly important and fulfilling. Spanning over 850 square miles, Douglas County School District offers a variety of communities ranging from small rural farm towns to large and fast-growing suburban neighborhoods. At the heart of it all is a love and dedication to family and a unity of purpose around ensuring that each and every one of our community’s 61,000+ students receives the education needed to have the brightest future possible. Unity of Purpose DCSD’s Board of Education adopted the following goals for our school district – and our leaders, educators and support staff work diligently to incorporate these values in everything they do. 1. Academic Excellence 2. Outstanding Educators and Staff 3. Safe, Positive Climate and Culture 4. Collaborative Relations with Parents and Community 5. Financial Well-Being Students Are at the Center of What We Do In Douglas County, we know that working in education is more than a job - it’s a calling. Every day our dedicated team of educators guides our community’s future leaders by encouraging them to ask questions, explore new ideas, and solve problems. Our school leaders and staff put students first in everything they do and work hard to ensure that our educators have the tools they need to provide every student the best education possible. Every Student is Unique In Douglas County, we understand that no two students are the same. Each has a unique learning style and needs. We also know that students want and deserve multiple options for life after high school. We support all students, whether their goal is to go on to a four-year college, join the military, or directly enter the workforce. We have the programs and know-how to ensure our students are successful in whatever they choose to do after high school. Every Employee Matters. Every Employee Contributes From our school principals and licensed teachers to our nutrition services staff and bus drivers, all DCSD employees touch the lives of students and every employee contributes to their success.