SVL SUPPORT SPECIALIST @ SPOKANE VIRTUAL LEARNING, 8 HRS, CONT.

Salary See Position Description Location SVL - Spokane, WA Job Type Please see Job Description Job Number SS23-04885 Department Classified Division Specialists Opening Date 02/08/2024 Closing Date 2/15/2024 5:00 PM Pacific Description This position will provide support for Spokane Virtual Learning in a number of ways, included but not limited to student intervention and progress monitoring, Alternative Learning Experience (ALE) documentation maintenance, student registration, technical trouble-shooting, and marketing support.
Student Support Specialists at Spokane Virtual Learning are responsible for documenting ALE progress of all students on their caseload as well as maintaining positive relationships with all students, families, and district staff.
HOURS PER DAY: 8 SCHOOL YEAR POSITION (191 DAYS / 10 MONTHS) ANTICIPATED START DATE: ASAP Benefits-Medical/Dental/Vision through SEBB (School Employee Benefits Board) are provided for employees who work at least 630 hours per academic year.
Additional benefits may include vacation, sick, personal days, and paid holidays.
Most positions have additional pay provisions above what is represented on the salary schedule, all in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreements as negotiated.
SALARY: Level 57 on the Educational Support Specialist Salary Schedule.
Salary depends on experience in the same or similar position.
Promotion or transfer placements will be determined by percentage of increase and consideration of appropriate experience credit.
Responsibilities Monitor students' weekly contact and progress, contacting students, parents, counselors and documenting contacts and interventions in order to facilitate clear communication and for compliance with Alternative Learning Experience (ALE) laws.
Collaborate with SVL instructional staff, parent/guardians, Spokane School counselors, special education teachers, online facilitators (outside districts), and other district staff to support successful student completion of SVL courses.
Collaborate with other SVL support staff to ensure online courses are functioning properly, trouble-shooting student/instructor problems, and offering suggestions for course improvements.
Input and organize student registrations from Spokane Schools and outside districts.
Organize and assist with student fitness and other orientations.
Organize and communicate accommodations and support for special education and 504 students.
Ensure SVL compliance with the ALE laws.
Support SVL marketing efforts within Spokane Schools and as needed with outside districts.
Attend district meetings and other training/professional development sessions as requested.
Adjust workday as necessary for facilitating student/instructor support and growth of SVL which may include some travel outside the district.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications Demonstrated ability and aptitude to perform the responsibilities listed.
AA degree or equivalent, or at least two years experience in a similar position, or a combination of both college credits and experience preferred.
Demonstrated experience with student support, preferably in an Alternative Learning environment.
Ability to present information to large and small groups and individuals.
Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and effectively in both written and oral form.
Enthusiastic and displays an overall optimism toward online learning and student success.
Ability to assess student needs, prescribe and implement effective interventions to meet students' needs.
Gains the respect and confidence of students, parents, and staff through modeling appropriate demeanor, behavior, and attire.
Sets and attains high level of expectations to accomplish SVL growth using available resources to promote the program.
Relates positively to youth and adults of varying socioeconomic, cultural, ethnic backgrounds, different learning styles, and various disabilities.
Aware of current online educational developments and applications.
Ability to work collaboratively with others; believes in the importance of education, online learning, and is interested in the welfare of all students.
Ability to integrate technology into planning and record-keeping activities, including development and maintenance of online documentation and records for students.
Knowledge of or experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel), student information system (i.
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, PowerSchool), Blackboard (learning management systems), graphic and web design software, and Adobe Suite of products; ability to self-teach and learn complex technology hardware and software applications with which you are unfamiliar.
Required to adjust workdays as needed to accommodate student intervention and support needs, including occasional evenings.
Additional Information Work Schedule – Days and hours (listed above) are subject to change depending on program and district needs.
Stipends, Leave Accruals and Holidays – Stipends, leaves and paid holidays are in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement (https://www.
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Benefits Highlights: The School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB) Programadministers health insurance and other benefits for employees of Washington’s school districts who are in benefit eligible positions (at least half-time/20 hours per week in a regular position).
Multiple medical plans offered from various providers such as Kaiser Permanente WA, Premera Blue Cross, and the Uniform Medical Plan (for example) to fit your needs for varying cost and care options.
Vision and Dental plan options, as well as standard Life and AD&D insurance are offered at no cost to the employee.
The SEBB program also offers additional employee paid benefits like Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP), supplemental Life and AD&D, Long-Term Disability insurance, and Medical Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA).
Benefit eligible Spokane Public Schools employees and their dependent family members have access to free, confidential counseling, consultation and referral services through the Employee Assistance Program.
School District Employees participate in the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS) public pension plan.
Employees can choose from a lifetime retirement pension plan or a hybrid pension and investment plan that contributes between 5% and 15% of wages to retirement.
When employees meet plan requirements and retire, they are guaranteed a monthly benefit for the rest of their life from the employer-funded pension.
Employees can also participate in voluntary savings programs to increase retirement savings such as the DRS Deferred Compensation Program or by participating in a 403(b) retirement plan through the District’s plan manager, OMNI.
See more about employee benefits at https://www.
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org/Page/2253 A fingerprint background check is required for all prospective employees Spokane Public Schools complies with all federal and state rules and regulations and does not discriminate in the admission, treatment, employment, or access to its programs or activities on the basis of age, sex, marital status, race, color, creed, national origin, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, to the use of a trained guide or service animal by a person with a disability, sexual orientation including gender expression or gender identity, or honorably discharged veteran or military status.
This holds true for all students who are interested in participating in educational programs and/or extracurricular school activities, and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.
Inquiries regarding compliance and/or grievance procedures may be directed to the school district’s Title IX/Staff Civil Rights Officer, ADA Officer, Harassment, Intimidation, Bullying (HIB)/Student Civil Rights Officer and/or 504 Compliance Officer.
The following Civil Rights Compliance Coordinators have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Civil Rights Coordinator and Title IX Coordinator: Jodi Harmon, JodiH@spokaneschools.
org 509-354-7344 Section 504 Coordinator: Melanie Smith, MelanieSm@spokaneschools.
org 509-354-7284 Other district contacts: ADA Officer: Stephanie Busch, StephanieB@spokaneschools.
org 509.
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5993 Affirmative Action Officer: Jodi Harmon, JodiH@spokaneschools.
org 509-354-7344 Equal Opportunity Officer: Jodi Harmon, JodiH@spokaneschools.
org 509-354-7344 Harassment, Intimidation, Bullying (HIB)/Student Civil Rights Officer: Melanie Smith, MelanieSm@spokaneschools.
org 509-354-7284 Address: 200 N Bernard Street, Spokane 99201-0282 Follow this link to find out about all the great benefit options you have as an employee of Spokane Public Schools: https://www.
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