Learning Specialist

Job Overview

The Learning Specialist I provide diagnostic evaluations and intervention programs for children with learning disabilities in all settings in which learning services are offered, including but not limited to outpatient, outreach, and telehealth programs.

Additional Information

• Location/Dept: Highlands Ranch Learning
• Job Details: 1.0 FTE; 40 hours/week - eligible for benefits
• Shift: 4-10 hour days.
• Must be comfortable with tele-practice. 2 days in clinic therapy and two days tele practice. Monday-Thursday. Two days 9-7 and two days 8-6.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Completes diagnostic evaluations consistent with contemporary, evidence-based practice in learning disabilities and department quality assurance standards. Clinician incorporates principles of cultural-competence and family-centered care into clinical services.
• Provides developmentally appropriate intervention services consistent with contemporary, evidence-based practice in learning disabilities and department quality assurance standards. Clinician incorporates principles of cultural-competence and family-centered care into clinical services.
• Collaborates with the family, physicians, schools and other educational institutions, and other providers to ensure the continuum of care for the child and optimal clinical services. All interactions are non-judgmental and based on mutual respect.
• Completes case management activities consistent with department quality assurance and quality improvement standards. Assists in achieving departmental financial budget targets. Completes written documentation in accordance with department standards for format, location and time frames.
• Demonstrates leadership and participates in systematic, planned professional development to improve the clinical, educational, research, and advocacy goals of the department and hospital.

Minimum Qualifications

• Degrees
• Master of Science
• Area of Study
• Special Education, Speech Language Pathology, Psychology, or related field.
• Experience
• Required: One (1) year pediatric experience in a hospital, rehabilitation, or school setting providing evaluation and treatment services for children with learning disabilities. CALT and Special education background preferred.
• Licenses & Certifications
• Basic Life Support
• Additional Requirements
• License may be required after hire. Professional certification or license may be required depending upon field of expertise (e.g. Colorado Department of Education Teacher's License, Speech Language Pathology ASHA CCC etc.).

Salary Information

Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience. Annual Salary Range (Based on 40 hours worked per week): $68,066.41 to $102,099.61

Benefits Information

Here, you matter. As a Children’s Hospital Colorado team member, you will receive a competitive pay and benefits package designed to take care of your needs that includes base pay, incentives, paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, company provided life and disability insurance, paid parental leave, 403b employer match (retirement savings), a robust wellness program, and access to professional development tools, including an education benefit to help you advance your career.

As part of our Total Rewards package, Children's Colorado offers an annual employee bonus program that rewards eligible team members based on organizational performance. If organizational goals are met for the year, the bonus is paid out the following April.

Children’s Colorado delivers annual base pay increases to eligible team members based on their performance over the previous year.

EEO Statement

It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or any other status protected by law or regulation. Be aware that none of the questions are intended to imply illegal preferences or discrimination based on non-job-related information. The position is expected to stay open until the posted close date. Please submit your application as soon as possible as the posting is subject to close at any time once a sufficient pool of qualified applicants is obtained.

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