Upper School Learning Support and Testing Coordinator (2025-2026)

Description

Colorado Academy seeks a full-time Upper School Learning Support and Testing Coordinator for students in grades 9-12 with accommodations starting in the 2025-2026 school year. The Upper School Learning Support and Testing Coordinator will join an established community of caring, experienced educators and will be responsible for providing knowledgeable support to students and families with learning plans and identifying students who would benefit from evaluation.

The ideal candidate will have an extensive background and training in working with students with a full spectrum of learning differences and experience guiding families through the process of pursuing cognitive and educational testing. They will have knowledge and experience in coordinating and supervising testing accommodations for students with learning plans for college entrance exams (PSAT, SAT, AP, and ACT). They will be able to support a community of diverse backgrounds and have a deep respect for upper schoolers' intellectual and social-emotional development. 

Core Responsibilities Include:

• Create, manage, and inform Upper School students, parents, and faculty of approved learning plans and support families in updating evaluations when necessary.
• Provide direct ongoing learning support/coaching to assist Upper School students with organizational skills, academic planning, executive functioning, time management, and study skills/strategies.
• Collaborate and support Upper School teachers, advisors, deans, and counselors in implementing learning plans by providing resources, assistance, advice, and training in best practices methodologies. 
• Work collaboratively with the Upper School counselors, the Upper School principal, and deans to establish systems/ protocols related to learning support.
• Attend Upper School grade level meetings to collaborate with deans, teachers and advisors, and work closely with teachers to discuss students utilizing learning support and their achievement and progress.
• Assist Upper School students with accommodations needing access to Learning Ally and other assisted technology as recommended. 
• Provide referrals for Upper School students needing tutoring services outside of school.
• Coach Upper School students in understanding their learning profiles and how to utilize strategies for self-advocacy and eventual independence.
• Develop academic goals for Upper School students, provide appropriate interventions, and monitor students’ responses to interventions.
• Meet with Upper School counselors and deans to review the list of Upper School students currently receiving learning support services, and identify and discuss any students of academic concern that would benefit from additional learning support. 
• Coordinate in the Spring with the Middle School Learning Support Specialist on student transition from MS to US (8th to 9th grade).
• Coordinate and proctor Upper School students needing extended time on assessments in a small group setting.
• Coordinate, manage and supervise Upper School students with learning plans requesting accommodations on college entrance exams (PSAT, SAT, AP, and ACT).
• Proctor Upper School students with accommodations on the SAT and ACT who qualify for “special testing” at school (may require some weekends). 
• Assist admissions with understanding information about candidates with learning differences.
• In collaboration with the 9th grade class counselor and dean on orientation day, teach 9th graders the tools and skills needed to achieve successful time management, organization, and study habits. 
• Keep current on all state and federal laws as they apply to independent schools and students with learning differences.
• Maintain professional confidentiality and discretion at all times.

The Upper School Learning Support and Testing Coordinator reports to the Upper School Principal. Interested applicants should submit a resume and cover letter. 

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in special education, education, or related field is required.
• A credential or Master’s degree is preferred.
• Training in learning support and neurodiversity is necessary.
• A demonstrated knowledge of instructional pedagogy, learning services, testing support, and understanding of the developmental needs of students with learning differences.
• The ability to effectively manage and support all Upper School students with learning differences, in order to help them successfully fulfill the academic requirements of the upper school program.
• Candidates should be eager to join a professional community where collaboration is valued and where openness to growth is the norm.
• Excellent interpersonal skills are required, as is demonstrated intercultural competence, which is the ability to understand and bridge diverse perspectives, identities, and lived experiences.

All faculty and staff at Colorado Academy are expected to carry out the CA Mission, "Creating Curious, Kind, Courageous, and Adventurous Learners and Leaders,” to support the vision of the Upper School, and to contribute to the life of the school outside of the classroom.

The pay for this position is $63,000 - $105,000. Although this is a good faith and reasonable estimate of the possible compensation at the time of posting, Colorado Academy reserves the right to pay more or less than the posted range. Any wage differential that may exist for the position does not relate to sex, gender or gender identity, but relates solely to a seniority system, a merit system, or relevant education, training and/or experience. Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance benefit programs are available, as is a 403(b) retirement plan. Eligibility for all benefit programs is defined by the applicable plan document. 

Applicants are invited to visit the Colorado Academy website (www.coloradoacademy.org) to learn more about the program and the school.

Colorado Academy does not discriminate or allow unlawful harassment in any of its programs, procedures or practices on the basis of age, color, disability, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, political affiliation, race, religion or creed, gender, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, military service, marital status or other protected classifications defined by applicable law. The policy applies in all aspects of employment with the Academy.

Salary : $63,000 - $105,000