Academic Support Teacher- Elementary School

VALLEY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL SYSTEM

ES Academic Support Lead Teacher

Valley Christian Elementary School is seeking a full-time teacher for our academic support program for the 2026-27 school year. Our academic support program serves a wide range of students to provide opportunities for each individual to succeed in the classroom. The ideal candidate would have the ability to develop and implement 504 plans.

At VCES, our students come to school with a wide array of abilities, interests, and backgrounds. It is the job of our faculty to engage each individual student and develop a relationship that not only supports learning, but provides mentorship and wisdom on their faith and academic journey.

Responsibilities

• Work with families, teachers, and counselors to identify learning needs and implement Student Success Plans to meet these needs.
• Interpreting psycho-educational testing, IEPs, and 504 to identify appropriate accommodations for a VCS Student Success Plan.
• Manage a team of paraeducators to provide academic accommodations and/or modifications for students in the program. 
• Communicate with faculty and administrators regarding accommodations and modifications needed for students with VCS Student Success Plans.
• Teach academic skills according to the needs of each individual student in the program.
• Partner with teachers to support the learning of students in subject specific classrooms.
• Encourage each child’s expression and help students to adopt biblical principles for making choices.
• Model an exemplary Christian walk in speech and acts

Benefits Include:

●   Generously subsidized health benefits

●   403(b) retirement plan with matching employer contributions

●   Tuition Discounts & Reimbursement

●   Paid Personal Days and Sick Time

●   Up to 17 paid holidays

●   Pay Range- $50,833-$99,853 (based upon education & experience per established

     Teacher Pay Scale)

About Valley Christian Schools

Valley Christian Schools strives for excellence in Christian education by partnering with Christian parents in meeting each individual student’s needs. The school was founded in 1935 on the concept of parental involvement. Our schools are an extension of Christian family life, and we take seriously our obligation to be partners with parents in providing the best possible education for our students.  Valley Christian Schools has over 1,300 students in preschool through 12th grade. We are located 25 miles south of Los Angeles near the border of Los Angeles and Orange Counties in beautiful Southern California.

Qualifications

The preferred candidate will:

• Have experience working with families, teachers, and counselors to identify learning needs and implement Student Success Plans to meet these needs.

• Have experience interpreting psycho-educational testing, IEPs, and 504 to identify appropriate accommodations for a VCS Student Success Plan.
• Manage a team of paraeducators to provide academic accommodations and/or modifications for students in the program.
• Communicate with faculty and administrators regarding accommodations and modifications needed for students with VCS Student Success Plans.
• Be able to successfully teach academic skills according to the needs of each individual student in the program.
• Be able to partner with teachers to support the learning of students in subject specific classrooms.

A bachelor's degree is required and experience working with students with special needs is preferred. Applicants must profess faith in Jesus Christ and be active members of a local Protestant church community.

For consideration, applicants must be willing to complete a LiveScan/fingerprinting and a drug screen.  Please submit resumes and applications to www.vcschools.org/employment

Salary : $50,833 - $99,853