Interim Behavior Support Specialist

Description

Overview of position: 

The 1:1 Student Support Assistant supports the academic growth of students by providing dedicated 1:1 support to a primary grade student at Denver Language School whose qualifying IEP requires support with self-regulation, classroom readiness and development of social skills.

Provides 3.5 hours of daily of Dedicated Adult Support (1:1) per day to a primary grade student at Denver Language School. Responsible for observing, supervising, redirecting, and accurately documenting students' behavior development and social emotional growth, in accordance with the student's individual health care plan.

This vacancy will be posted until 10/31/2026 or until filled by a qualified candidate. We encourage individuals to apply even if the above date has passed.

The anticipated start date for this position is as soon as possible, but no later than 11/01/2026.

The selected candidate will report to the Whiteman Elementary School Principal.

Pay and Benefits:

• Employees at DLS are compensated in accordance with other Denver-area charter schools. The nature of this role is interim. Therefore it will be paid on an hourly basis at a rate of $24.00 per hour. 
• PTO with an option to roll days to the following school year. PTO will be prorated to reflect a part-time schedule.
• Employee assistance program and online mental health support paid by the school.
• Early student release each Friday to offer opportunities for professional development and collaboration.
• Discounted rates for after-school Fun Clubs and out-of-state travel of employees’ children.
• Individualized coaching and support, as well as school-funded professional development.
• Employees' children get priority in student enrollment, but there is no guarantee of enrollment due to seat availability.
• Short term disability insurance, term life insurance paid fully by the school.

Essential Functions and Objectives 

• Day-to-day execution: Provides services to one student as outlined in their Individual Education Plan (IEP)
• Documentation: performs data entry and verification, keeps accurate files/records, creates detailed reports, using various existing systems for accurate, timely, and compliant records of student performance
• Customer service: receives, understands, and disseminates information to appropriate stakeholders. Answers questions, solves problems effectively. Demonstrates a positive, 

optimistic and service-oriented mindset to ensure positive relations with stakeholders. 

• Implements student accommodations and modifications as outlined in their individual IEP in both academic and nonacademic settings throughout the school day
• Under the supervision of a special education teacher, collects data on students' individual IEP goals related to health 
• Communicates and coordinates with student and parent about student growth at the direction of the supervising special education teacher
• Provides clear directions and maintains high expectations for student related to individual student goals
• Ability to redirect unfocused or unsafe behavior by the student using trauma informed best practices and de-escalation strategies

Skills

• Knowledge of Google Products, including Google docs, spreadsheets
• Effective time management and organizational skills
• Effective communication skills, including ability to communicate well, both verbally and in writing
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to monitor and supervise assigned student activity for sustained periods of time to anticipate and maintain safe environment
• The ability to take responsibility for one's own performance
• Work collaboratively with others on a team
• Aptitude for variety and changing expectations and fast-paced environment with the ability to 
• Ability to provide a positive learning environment and promote student independence
• Ability to coordinate and work effectively with site staff, school and community, and diverse student population

Requirements

Requirements

• Minimum High School Diploma/GED — Must have a High School diploma/GED plus one of the following: Proof of passing the TABE D Adult Education Test for Reading and Math; minimum SAT scores (within the last 5 years) of 500 in Math and 470 in Reading; or transcript(s) verifying at least 48 semester hours of undergraduate coursework from an accredited college or university.
• Required trainings must be completed within 75 days of initial hire

Preferred Qualifications

• Education — Preferred Associate's Degree — An Associate's degree or Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university satisfies minimum requirements above. (Note: All foreign transcripts must be evaluated by a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services.)
• Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Certification