$2,000 Sign-On Bonus| Learning Specialist (K thru 12) | $56,000 ** $65,000 at Community Leadership Academy in Commerce City, Colorado

Job Description:

$2,000 Sign-On Bonus| Learning Specialist (K–12) | $56,000–$65,000 | 191-Day Agreement

Support students. Personalize learning. Make a real impact.

We’re looking for a compassionate, detail-oriented Learning Specialist (K–12) to join our high-performing, award-winning charter school network. If you're passionate about helping students with IEPs thrive in a structured, supportive environment—and value collaboration, data-driven teaching, and small caseloads—this role is designed for you.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $56,000–$65,000 (based on experience)


• $2,000 sign-on bonus


• 7 paid personal days annually


• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance


• Colorado PERA retirement plan

Your Day-to-Day As a Learning Specialist, you’ll:

• Manage a small caseload of students with mild to moderate needs


• Provide direct and indirect instruction aligned to each student’s IEP goals


• Adapt general education content and collaborate with classroom teachers to ensure inclusive, accessible learning


• Collaborate with other specialists and service providers to align supports and interventions


• Lead the IEP process, including writing plans, tracking progress, and facilitating family meetings


• Maintain accurate documentation and ensure compliance with state and federal special education laws


• Serve as a technical support resource for staff regarding IEP strategies, accommodations, and modifications

Who You Are

• You believe that all students can grow with the right support and high expectations


• You thrive in collaborative, student-centered environments


• You are detail-oriented and passionate about documentation, compliance, and student data


• You communicate with empathy and professionalism when working with families and teams

Minimum Requirements

• Valid Colorado Special Education license or endorsement


• Experience managing IEPs and supporting students with disabilities in K–12 settings


• Strong organizational, planning, and communication skills


• Satisfactory background and reference checks

Why CLA & Victory Prep? We’re a mission-driven charter school network with a reputation for academic excellence, character development, and innovation. Our schools have earned multiple awards including the John Irwin Schools of Excellence and CDE’s ELPA Excellence Award. We serve a diverse student population in a safe, structured environment with high expectations and strong community partnerships.

Apply Now

• Learn more at clacharter.org
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  To Apply

  Apply online:
  CLA Job Listings

  Or email your resume to:
  clavpajobs@clacharter.org

At Community Leadership Academy and Victory Preparatory Academy, we are committed to equal opportunity employment and strictly prohibit discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, or any other status protected by law.

Support. Collaborate. Empower. Join us and help every student thrive.