Qualifications

• Experience, Training, and Licensure

  • Bachelor Degree or higher Special Education from an accredited college or university

  • Indiana teaching license for the grade level taught

  • Must demonstrate personal faith in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior

  • Active member/regular attendee of a Bible-believing church

• Professional Profile

  • Passion to help students achieve their God-given potential

  • Commitment to excellence in work

  • Excellent communication skills

  • Strong technology skills

  • Ability to work in a team environment

Responsibilities

• Planning and Instruction

1. Provide special education services to students with disabilities in elementary.

2. Develop lessons and provide instruction using research based interventions that are suitable to meet the individual’s desired outcomes.

3. Incorporate various teaching strategies to include different learning styles.

4. Attend team data meetings.

5. Organize intervention times well with lessons that have a clear purpose and engage students' attention.

6. Support general education teachers with additional needed materials/strategies to use in the classroom for students with identified needs.

7. Organize time, space, procedures and materials for effective, efficient learning.

• Communication

1. Facilitate communication with parents and classroom teachers to set and monitor student goals.

2. Communicate with and support general education teachers regarding academic strategies for students with disabilities.

3. Communicate with and support paraprofessionals who are implementing student plans.

4. Fulfill responsibilities of progress monitoring for assigned students. Regularly report progress to parents and teachers through quarterly progress reports.

• Professional Conduct and Growth

1. Establish a climate of care and love for students.

2. Clearly define what is responsible Christian behavior for students.

3. Maintain teacher certification and strive to advance your degree.

4. Articulate and integrate Christian faith into teaching and relationship with others.

• Other Duties

1. Collaborate with students, parents and other members of staff to update and develop annual Choice Special Education Plans.

2. Attend and participate in Individual Education Plan and Choice Special Educational Plan meetings as needed.

3. Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Student Services.

Position Details

• Salaried, 190-day contracted employee paid in equal installments over twelve months beginning in August.

• Reports to the Director of Student Services.