What are the responsibilities and job description for the Specialist - Student Success Support position at Jeffco Public Schools?
ABOUT THE DISTRICT
Jeffco Public Schools (Jeffco) is located in Jefferson County, Colorado. It is the second largest school district in Colorado serving 69,000 students across 155 schools. With 14,000 employees, the district is the largest employer in Jefferson County and has provided educational excellence for more than 70 years.
Jeffco embraces the spirit of the West and the natural beauty of the Rocky Mountain region with the county spanning more than 770 square miles running the length of the western edge of the Denver metropolitan area. The district is diverse in both population and geography, from urban to rural, including the mountain communities in the foothills west of Denver.
Overall, Jeffco has 31% of students that qualify for free and reduced lunch, an indicator of poverty, and 34% minority (25% Hispanic) student population. The district is implementing a new strategic plan, Jeffco Thrives 2025 that is focused on providing a world-class education that prepares all Jeffco students for bright and successful futures as local and global citizens. Come join us!
Jeffco Public Schools is a Single-State Employer. All candidates hired by Jeffco Public Schools must reside within the state of Colorado.
ABOUT THE SCHOOL/DEPARTMENT
ABOUT THE JOB
HOURS AND DAYS WORKED
Spec - Student Success Support
Annual Position
FLSA: Exempt
FTE: 1.00000 , Hours/Day: 8.000 , Days/Year: Year Round
Salary Plan, Grade, Step: JCA - Administrator - 229 days , G04, 1
Min-Mid Annual Salary Range: $80,827.00 - $96,840.00 Effective as of: 06-16-2024
Compensation schedules for Jeffco Schools can be found here. Starting salary for non-licensed roles is based on the candidate's relevant work experience and education. Additional considerations may be given for job-specific certifications and skills. Applicants should submit all relevant and verifiable education, training and work experiences at the time of application. Starting Salary for licensed educators is based on the step and lane schedule found here.
PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENT
The successful new hire or rehired candidate will be responsible to complete and incur the fingerprinting and processing fee of $54.50 through an appropriate fingerprinting vendor and the Colorado Bureau of Investigation, within 48 hours of offer acceptance.
RESPONSIBILITIES
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following
Plan, schedule, assign, and coordinate work, issues, and decisions related to systems projects, such as IEP computer systems.
Work collaboratively with vendors for the IEP system software and other SPED related software products to meet federal, state and district compliance indicators.
Analyze, document, monitor, and develop district Special Education processes and requirements, both in responding to requests from others and initializing ideas related to District data collection and reporting needs.
Project/process management of data reporting to state and external entities as needed.
Create, design, and maintain department communication via a variety of means.
Design, develop, implement, and support in-person and online professional development for District assessment application
Systems, Special Education processes, and reporting documents.
Confer and problem-solve with Special Education Leadership for strategic planning and implementation of department goals and initiatives.
Respond to requests from Special Education licensed staff in schools and assist with how to best address the issue.
Work collaboratively with special education leadership and district staff to problem solve issues when data is incorrect or incomplete and be able to effectively communicate results.
Perform other duties as assigned.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EXPERIENCE 5 years' of experience as a licensed Special Education teacher or Special Service Provider in a public K-12 school district that uses an electronic IEP system.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING Bachelor Degree required. Coursework in project management, business analytics, or business process management preferred.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS Current Colorado Teacher License with SPED endorsements or a Special Service Provider License.
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, & EQUIPMENT Requires strong system thinking; analytical and organizational skills; oral and written communications skills; interpersonal communication skills; and conflict resolution. Must be able to problem solve, involve appropriate stakeholders, and make decisions in real time. Proficiency in legacy and state-of-the-art computer systems. Ability to stay current with changes in technology. Knowledge of software programs used to develop, design, and deliver staff training.
DECISION MAKING Responsible for reviewing and planning all data team projects weekly to assess the scope of technical requirements and scheduled deadlines. Will assign work to appropriate staff and monitor progress toward completion in order to meet federal, state, and department deadlines. Delays in timelines could cause the District to be responsible for federal sanctions that impact District funding. Errors could potentially result in substantial embarrassment and/or cost to the District.
COMMUNITY RELATIONS The person in this role will need to effectively communicate with staff, special education leadership, and the Colorado Department of Education.
SPAN OF CONTROL May have supervisory responsibilities.
EDUCATIONAL DELIVERY Provide assessment and attitudinal data to leadership, staff, principals, schools, other school districts, and Colorado Department of Education in order to guide strategic planning and instructional practice. The majority of time is not spent on the school site.
COMPLEXITY OF WORK Work is assigned by the Executive Director or Director of Special Education Must have ability to manage data projects for the department; make decisions on how to best meet deadlines, prevent/correct errors, and resolve/troubleshoot problems. Most of these decisions will be independent of the Executive Director or Director. Must be able to think strategically and translate strategies into real solutions. Must have strong relationship building abilities and ability to tactfully deliver the message to the person receiving the recommendation. These solutions/recommendations are often given to executives, directors, and managers.
The physical demands, mental functions, and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; and climb or balance. The employee is regularly required to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. The employee is frequently required to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
MENTAL FUNCTIONS While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to compare, analyze, communicate, coordinate, compute, synthesize, evaluate, use interpersonal skills, compile, and negotiate. The employee is frequently required to instruct.
WORK ENVIRONMENT The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
SALARY
Jeffco Salary Schedules
BENEFITS
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EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
The Jefferson County School District does not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, pregnancy, or gender.
Salary : $80,827 - $96,840
