TITLE: Student Academic Services Teacher (High School)

DEPARTMENT: Student Academic Services

JOB TYPE: 10-Month Contract (Continuation of contract based on outside funding), Full‐Time

REPORTS TO: Director of Student Academic Services

WORK SCHEDULE: Academic Year Per Contract

POSITION OBJECTIVE: The major responsibility of this role is to consistently teach and model what it means to think in a Christ‐like way before his/her students and additionally, provide support services necessary to educate all students to ensure that they meet Indiana's academic standards. This will be completed through a Biblical worldview to guide the students into becoming developed, mature and responsible believers to the glory of God.

QUALIFYING CHARACTERISTICS: The employee is a Christian with an authentic and mature personal relationship with Jesus Christ in both their professional and personal life with a calling and commitment to Christian education. Must be able to work independently, multi‐task, deal with frequent interruptions, and nurture and maintain a positive relationship with parents, students, and colleagues. A high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality must be maintained when dealing with student and staff information. The ability to prioritize workload and meet specified deadlines is critical. Attention to detail and a preference for working in a time and task‐intensive environment are essential. Please review our Statement of Faith Agreement.

EDUCATIONAL AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: A Bachelor’s degree in Special Education from an accredited college or university is preferred. A minimum of two (2) years of successful classroom management experience is required.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Must be self‐motivated
• Ability to exercise a high degree of diplomacy.
• Demonstrate ability to accept and carry out high‐level responsibilities while keeping information confidential
• Demonstrate ability to make competent, professional decisions despite a heavy level of outside pressure ∙
• Highly organized with keen attention to detail
• Exceptional follow‐through abilities
• Effective instructional delivery techniques
• Excellent communication skills

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides high quality instruction to specific students with ISPs to meet academic goals and standards
• Delivers engaging instruction and intervention to students with ISPs based on student needs
• Collaborates with teachers and Student Academic Services on strategies, accommodations, and curriculum
• Monitors, reports, and communicates student progress through data and monitoring tools
• Facilitates resource room study groups and provides interventionist coverage when needed
• Performs weekly check‐ins and provides recommendations for Student Academic Service students
• Participates in school‐wide, professional development, and continues to grow to maintain industry best practices

The above description covers the most significant duties performed but does not restrict the administration’s right to assign or reassign other reasonable duties, responsibilities, or expectations to this job at any time, with or without advance notice. The information contained in the job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individual currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Indoors 90% of the time; must be able to remain stationary for long periods of time while working with a PC, and must be able to move supplies, copier paper, up to 35 pounds. Must be able to assist children for health and safety reasons.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: Exposure to the elements when crossing campus. Change in temperature/humidity; potential for excessive noise, using computer/monitor screen; Average classroom with exterior windows.