Elementary Special Education Teacher

Description:

The Special Education Teacher coordinates and provides developmentally appropriate educational services and support for students with diverse learning needs. The qualified candidate must be an evangelical Christian committed to a Christ-centered, biblical lifestyle and demonstrate patience, humility, integrity, and compassion in all professional interactions. This individual will work prayerfully and collaboratively with administration, faculty, students, and parents to foster a school environment that is both distinctly Christian and academically excellent.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Establish positive relationships with students, teachers, parents, administrators, and service providers to foster a collaborative approach focused on student success.
• Assist in the development and implementation of Accommodative Educational Plans (AEPs) by collaborating with stakeholders to understand and address students' individual needs.
• Work collaboratively with teachers to ensure accommodations are implemented effectively within the classroom environment.
• Develop and implement appropriate interventions and instructional strategies to support student achievement.
• Provide individual and small-group academic support through both push-in and pull-out service models for students in grades K–5.
• Monitor, evaluate, and document student progress using appropriate assessment tools, data collection methods, and progress-monitoring measures.
• Participate in biannual progress meetings with the Director, parents, teachers, and other relevant staff members.
• Provide guidance and support to student aides regarding the implementation of accommodations, interventions, and strategies to address students' academic and behavioral needs.
• Facilitate professional development and training for faculty and student aides on special education best practices, accommodations, progress monitoring, and relevant educational requirements.
• Collaborate with teachers to implement positive behavioral interventions and supports that promote student success and improve outcomes.
• Maintain current knowledge of special education best practices, research, and emerging trends.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• Comply with all state and federal requirements regarding the reporting of suspected abuse and neglect.

Requirements:

Personal Qualifications

• Demonstrate a deep commitment to a consistent daily walk with Jesus Christ.
• Engage in daily personal devotion, prayer, and spiritual growth.
• Reflect the joy and character of the Christian life in both personal and professional conduct.
• Adhere to the Matthew 18 Principle when addressing concerns involving students, parents, faculty, staff, and administration.
• Encourage students to accept God's gift of salvation and to grow in their faith and relationship with Christ.
• Demonstrate the ability to work effectively and graciously with parents, students, and school personnel to support a unified and successful educational program.
• Exhibit sound judgment, professionalism, and the ability to accept and carry out assigned responsibilities.
• Demonstrate a willingness to actively participate in professional growth and development opportunities.
• Recognize that parents are primarily responsible before God for the education of their children and be prepared to partner with and support them in that responsibility.
• Maintain a personal appearance that reflects Christian values of cleanliness, modesty, good taste, and adherence to school policy.
• Possess a teachable spirit and a desire to collaborate effectively with others.
• Respectfully submit to and support established authority. Notify administration of any policy or practice that the employee is unable to support or uphold.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in special education.
• Demonstrated experience working with students with diverse learning, behavioral, and developmental needs.
• Strong knowledge of evidence-based instructional practices, accommodations, and intervention strategies.