Administrative Leadership

§ Further the school’s mission, vision, and core values through the entire scope of the Educational Support Services Program.

§ Accomplish the goals and objectives assigned by the school administration and adhere to all school policies.

§ Ensure that every area of the ESS program reflects a professional and Christian environment.

§ Maintain a physical presence with the students by attending and, when possible, participating in school chapels, assemblies, and other school events.

§ Participate in beginning-of-year staff orientation, staff devotionals, staff meetings, and other events as appropriate.

§ Respect professional ethics that require confidentiality concerning the sharing of information about students, parents, or staff.

§ Participate in continuous professional development through professional reading, college course work, in-service opportunities, clinics, and/or conferences.

§ Manage ESS sub-budget and provide input for yearly budget review.

ESS Leadership

§ Coordinate the intake of students into the ESS program, including scheduling, program placement, contracting, testing, reporting, and comprehensive communication with all stakeholders.

§ Lead the administration of Individual Learning Plans, Medical 504 Plans, and any other ESS-related protocols, including faculty support, parent meetings, and ongoing plan maintenance.

§ Schedule and direct all individual and group educational therapy as outlined in ESS contracts.

§ Assist parents in seeking additional services beyond the scope of Salem Academy’s on-site ESS program.

§ In conjunction with principals, develop and deliver training for faculty on supporting ESS learning through accommodations and other classroom educational support.

§ Collaborate with teachers on best practices for individual student support.

§ Develop modified curriculum as needed in conjunction with principals and academic team.

§ Supervise staff within the Educational Support Services Department, providing clear expectations, training, performance evaluation, and support.

§ Create and maintain ESS manuals of operation and other documentation as appropriate.

§ Kindergarten through 9th grade new student enrollment testing.

§ Kindergarten through 11th grade Universal Screening (STAR assessments) for current students.

§ Monthly ESS billing.

REQUIRED SPIRITUAL QUALITIES (all employees)

§ Acknowledge Christ as Savior and seek to live life as His disciple.

§ Believe and actively support Salem Academy’s Statement of Faith.

§ Demonstrate a desire for spiritual growth as evidenced by his or her prayer life, Bible study, and spiritual outreach to others.

§ Be a Christian role model in attitude, speech, and actions toward others.

§ Have a Christ-centered home and actively participate in a local bible believe church.

§ “Work willingly at whatever you do, as though you are working for the Lord rather than for people.” Colossians 3:23.

§ Follow the Matthew 18 biblical principle in dealing with conflict with students, parents, staff and administration.

REQUIRED SPIRITUAL LEADERSHIP QUALITIES (for administration)

§ Have a conviction that God has called her or him to Christian school administration.

§ Provide spiritual leadership and guidance to faculty, staff, and students regularly on both a formal and informal basis.

§ Build a Christ-centered program based on the total release of oneself to follow Christ’s example.

§ Engage in Christ’s local and global mission of making disciples.

REQUIRED PERSONAL QUALITIES

§ Sign and live by the school’s lifestyle statement, found in the Employee Handbook, as a condition for employment and continued employment in this ministry.

§ Compliance with Salem Academy’s general standards of attendance is acceptable.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $35,000.00 - $53,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Childcare
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• In-person
• Private school

Ability to Relocate:

• Salem, OR 97301: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person