Elementary Resource Assistant

Evansville Christian School•Newburgh, IN

21h•Onsite

About The Position

The Elementary Resource Assistant will support students at ECS alongside the Resource Teacher. This position requires a person who desires to support Elementary students (K-6) as they work toward their educational goals. The assistant will support teachers in implementing student accommodations; proctoring tests; encouraging spiritual growth through biblical application and integration; and supporting the school’s mission, vision, and philosophy.

Requirements

Agree with ECS’ Statement of Faith and abide by ECS’ Standard of Conduct, and demonstrate support of ECS faculty/staff and policies.
Have a heart for children, Christian education, and the ministry of ECS.
Exhibit and embrace the ECS Behavioral Core Values: Be Mission-Aligned, Be Humble, Be Professional, Be Innovative, Be Interdependent.
Value growth (academic, spiritual, social, professional), service (local, regional, national, global), and relationships (w/ students, staff, families, and the community), all through the lens of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
Hold at minimum a high school diploma with experience working with high school students.

Responsibilities

Proctor assessments in order to ensure appropriate accommodations are provided to students.
Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning for students with various learning needs, in accordance with IEP, CSEP, ILP, or 504 Plans, including separate testing sessions, reading tests aloud, one-on-one help within the classroom, pull out sessions, interventions, effective use of tools to complete assignments (computer, calculator, manipulatives), and behavior plans.
Model, teach, and practice effective study skills for the development of student ownership of self-discipline and proper study habits.
Support English Language Learners (including engaging in collaboration with appropriate stakeholders).
Collaborate with teachers, parents, educational professionals from local school corporations, and school-based education intervention teams to provide optimum learning resources for students.
Model spiritual discipline through prayer, Bible study, and Christ-like character and provide opportunity and accountability for students to develop spiritual growth.
Build relationships with students and staff to encourage effective collaboration.
Supervise students to provide an overall environment of safety within all areas of the school.
Demonstrate professionalism and initiative in completing all duty assignments, meeting deadlines, and demonstrating accountability to the teaching team.
Work effectively with grade level team members, school faculty, and staff to implement the mission of ECS.
Perform other school duties as requested by the resource teacher.