Middle School Academic Support Teacher

Mt. Paran Christian School, Inc.•Marietta, GA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Middle School Academic Support (Special Education) Teacher has the responsibility of enthusiastically, effectively, and responsively instructing neurodiverse students in a manner that leads to student achievement of grade-level objectives. Along with direct effective and responsive instruction based on neurodiverse pedagogical research, this teacher will collaborate with other faculty members to champion and best support neurodiverse learners within the MPCS community. In addition, the Middle School Academic Support Teacher will collaborate with the guidance counselor on the best implementation of accommodations based on psychoeducational evaluations and knowing each student on an individual basis. Candidates must be able to create a Christ-centered, safe, and appropriately challenging learning environment for students both in and out of the classroom.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree is required, preferably with a focus on special education.
Candidates must be able to fulfill the following physical requirements: lifting and transporting boxes not exceeding 20 pounds; the ability to stand for long periods of time while instructing; having excellent hearing abilities; having the physical ability to transport students from one area of a building/campus to another.

Nice To Haves

An advanced degree
Previous teaching expertise for neurodiverse students
The ability and desire to coach and/or lead athletic teams and/or cocurricular activities

Responsibilities

Ministering to students compassionately and sincerely so they may continue to grow in their faith.
Accepting the work at Mount Paran Christian School as a personal calling and identify themselves as ministers of the gospel of Jesus Christ.
Teaching subjects at an appropriate instructional level
Championing the importance of serving neurodiverse learners within the MPCS community
Possessing a deep understanding of the research and practice informing the field of neurodiverse learning
Providing content development that is both teacher-focused and student-focused
Promoting student engagement in order to assess and encourage progress
Supporting and strengthening the learning capabilities of each student
Possessing the expertise to interpret and apply the data and recommendations contained in psychoeducational evaluations
Possessing the skill to support regular education faculty in teaching neurodiverse learners
Positive management of the learning environment
Maintaining a healthy learning environment for the students in both the classroom as well as instruction
Monitoring and management of students’ behavior, including appropriate enforcement of student behavior rules
Following professional practices consistent with school policies in working with students, students’ records, parents and colleagues
Fostering and participating in a collaborative environment
Maintaining a professional demeanor in dealings with parents and students
Scheduling conferences according to school policies
Conducting assigned classes at scheduled times
Providing adequate information, plans and materials for substitute teachers
Maintaining accurate, complete and appropriate records and files
Attending and participating in faculty meetings and other assigned meetings and activities according to school policy
Demonstrating accurate, up-to-date knowledge of content
Implementing designated curriculum
Maintaining lesson plans as required by school policy
Assigning reasonable tasks and homework for students
Assuming responsibility for supervision of students in out-of-class settings, such as field trips or recess
Showing support and high esteem for MPCS at all times
Complying with conditions as stated in employee contract and handbook
Modeling appropriate Christian behavior in speech and actions
Any other duties as assigned