Student Support Services Long-Term Substitute

Purpose

The Student Support Services Specialist provides additional support for students and faculty in the areas of testing, accommodation plans, and differentiated instruction. This position will be working with the team for the first semester of the 26/27 school.
The candidate will start after August 10th and complete their work December 18, 2026. As a member of the Student Support Services team, this position works across the K-12 community to ensure success for students at Vail Mountain School.

• A “raise your hand” type of person. You’re interested in participating in school events like after school academy, field trips, sitting at lunch tables, assisting with carpool, hut trips, and Ski Fridays (or alternative winter outdoor activities). You are ready to participate fully in the life of the school.
• A person who fosters an inclusive workplace built on equitable policies and procedures. You are also able to engage a diverse team of co-workers and students.
• Able to communicate in a timely and professional manner with students, parents, colleagues, and volunteers
• Ready to attend and participate all related meetings and assist with afternoon/evening programs which will occur outside of the school day
• Actively promoting the mission of the school
• Able to communicate in a timely and professional manner with students, parents, and colleagues
• Ready to attend related meetings and assist with VMS sponsored programs; some of which may occur outside of the school day (both before and after school)
• Actively promoting the mission of the school
• Hold a Bachelors degree in education from a 4 year college
  • Bonus points for a Master Degree in special education or a related field and any certificate or certifications in the field of special education
• We would also love to hear about any experience in special education, students with diverse learning profiles, and/or differentiated instruction
• Committed to pursuing professional development and a life-long learner
• Flexible and adaptable to student needs and Vail Mountain School’s needs
• Bachelor’s Degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university
• Passionate about fostering and furthering a culture of belonging and inclusion in our school.

• Work closely and collaboratively with the internal SSS team to effectively schedule, plan, and deliver instructional intervention support
• Remain current with best practices in the field of student support services and diverse learners
• Interpret and implement outside Formal Accommodation Plans
• Share learning needs with faculty to properly support student learning
• Proctor exams and provide assessment accommodations
• Manage testing and documentation for students with Formal Accommodation Plans as dictated by individual plans including communication with families, staff, and outside evaluators
• Ensure adherence to Formal Accommodation Plans in cooperation with Division Director(s)
• Provide instruction and assessment for primarily middle school students, but you may work with younger and older students as needed.
• Help students with executive functioning, planning, and long term organization
• Communicate with families and teachers about adjustments or modifications to instruction, assignments, or assessments
• Discuss best practices for identifying student needs, making referrals, creating interventions, and measuring the effectiveness of interventions with faculty
• Strive to build awareness, empathy, and instructional practices that differentiate for the diverse, VMS student body
• Advocate for and ensure that diversity, inclusion, and social justice permeates the school’s programs and drives its culture.

We are a rapport-based independent school that is proud of our roots in the Vail Valley. As a group, we are made up of active people who are committed to instilling the value of our natural surroundings to the next generation through education, responsibility, and kindness. VMS is a caring and thoughtful organization committed to the lives of our employees. We offer a competitive benefit package including medical, dental, and vision insurance plans designed to fit the needs of our faculty and staff.

We offer a monthly wellness…