Student Support Specialist

Job Description

Boulder Valley School District is committed to create challenging, meaningful, and engaging learning opportunities so that all children thrive and are prepared for successful, civically engaged lives. Our comprehensive and innovative approach to education ensures that each student meets expectations relative to intellectual growth, physical development and social emotional well-being. The district covers approximately 500 square miles and serves the communities of Boulder, Erie, Louisville, Lafayette, Superior, Broomfield, Nederland, Ward, Jamestown and Gold Hill. Website: BVSD.

Location: US:CO:LAFAYETTE

School: Sanchez Elementary

Position Title: Student Support Specialist

Position Start Date: July 22, 2024

Position Type: Professional Technical

FTE: 1.0 - 40 hours per week - Regular, ongoing

Work Schedule: 210 Days

Salary Range:* $61,786.00 - $92,679.00

Closing Date: July 8, 2024

Our People Are Our Strength in BVSD

Summary

This position provides in-class Tier I and and pull-out Tier II behavior support to increase student achievement and social emotional development. This position also supports school-wide PBIS systems and socio-emotional programming. They will collaborate with and consult with staff to improve student success while supporting school and district policies surrounding its mission, vision and goals.

Responsibilities

• Provide push-in classroom behavioral and academic support
• Support the implementation of school-based PBIS systems
• Assist in the implementation of the school’s socio-emotional programming (Second Step and Conscious Discipline)
• Provide direct services to students with social/emotional and behavior concerns.
• Assist with crisis intervention
• Implement Tier II behavior intervention strategies for students
• Collect and report data on student behavior
• Assist in the coordination of lunch/recess supervision and support positive behavior during these unstructured times
• Participate in professional development on best practices in working with students with adverse childhood experiences and trauma informed schools/practices
• Follow state legal requirements and district and building policies and procedures
• Perform other duties as assigned
  
  

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor's Degree with a major pertinent to the position requirements
  
  

OR

• Equivalent work experience pertinent to the position.
• Minimum of one year experience in: working with at-risk students in a school environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; excellent organizational, interpersonal and conflict management skills
• Computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office software and operating knowledge of scheduling software
• Physically able to perform including, but not limited to, standing, walking, reaching with hands and arms
• Completed and submitted BVSD online application
• Communicate (read, write, and speak) in English, must pass English component of interview process
  
  

Preferred

• Bilingual/Biliterate - Spanish/English
• Proven experience supporting positive student behaviors in a school environment
• Thorough understanding of appropriate developmental behaviors in school-aged youth
  
  

Salary Information

Salary Range 1: $61,786.00 - $92,679.00

Salary Placement varies according to experience and education.

• Pay range listed above is for employees newly hired to BVSD or current BVSD employees that are new to the employee group (existing employees currently in this unit please refer to the pay range on the appropriate salary schedule). BVSD engages in a salary placement process vs. a salary negotiation process. This information is provided in compliance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act and is the company's good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation range and benefits offered for this position. The compensation offered to the successful applicant may vary based on factors including experience and education. All salaries are set by Human Resources based on a review of qualifications compared to the requirements on the job description; therefore listing all related education and experience on your application is recommended.
  
  

Application And Selection Procedure

• External Candidates: Apply on-line at jobs.bvsd
• Current BVSD Employees: Must apply through the INFOR portal
• If you do not have internet access, a computer is available in the Human Resources Division, Education Center, 6500 E. Arapahoe, Boulder, Colorado.
• Applications are reviewed to match candidates with position qualifications, with a limited number selected for interviews. For the final selection, employment is contingent upon successful completion of the post-offer screening process, including a background check and possible medical examination.
  
  

Benefits & Eligibility

Boulder Valley School District is proud to offer eligible employees excellent benefits which may include:

• Free high-quality Health and Dental Coverage
• Vision Coverage
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Aflac
• Identity Theft Protection
• Flexible Spending Plans
• Retirement Savings Plans
• EcoPass
  
  

Please see our Benefits Page for information on the benefits we offer and eligibility information.

The Boulder Valley School District is an equal opportunity educational institution and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, sex, gender identity/expression, national origin, creed, religion, age, sexual orientation, disability or veteran status in admission or access to, and treatment and employment in its educational programs or activities. Inquiries or complaints: BVSD Legal Counsel - 720-561-5903; Office for Civil Rights - http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/addresses.html