Middle School Special Education (VINE) Teacher

VALLEY CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS•Tempe, AZ

18h•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced teacher to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing engaging, individualized instruction to Middle School students with diverse learning needs while supporting their academic growth. Job Summary: The Special Education (VINE) Teacher responsibilities include an understanding of students who have a variety of learning needs and a deep understanding of how to effectively instruct them. Individuals must be adept with technology and familiar with the Microsoft Office Suite. The Special Education (VINE) Teacher will demonstrate a passion for ministering to children through teaching. This role is responsible for interacting with the other support staff members, as well as general education teachers. They will be expected to provide academic, emotional and spiritual support, as well as guidance on study skills and executive functioning skills such as planning, organization, and time-management. The Special Education (VINE) Teacher must be a professing and maturing Christian enthusiastically supporting Valley Christian’s statement of faith and mission statements.

Requirements

Have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ that is a consistent testimony among others
Agree to uphold Valley Christian’s Mission & Beliefs which can be found at http://valleychristianaz.org/about/philosophy/
Faithfully attend and financially support a local church whose beliefs are in agreement with our school’s Mission & Beliefs
Attain ACSI Standard Certification within one year of employment
Must have and maintain a valid level one IVP fingerprint card
Ability to communicate effectively both written and verbally
Must have excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
Must be proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software
Ability to multitask with organization
Ability to exercise initiative and sound judgment and to react with discretion under varying conditions
Bachelor's Degree in Education or a related field from an accredited college is required

Nice To Haves

Master's Degree and 3+ years teaching experience
Experience serving within a special education environment
Education (degree, training, coursework) specific to special education

Responsibilities

Plan and implement instruction based upon student Individual Learning Plans (ILP’s) and curriculum requirements as assigned
Consult and collaborate with classroom teachers who have VINE students in their classes about teaching, learning, behavior, and grading
Assist students with intervention needs or those with other specific learning needs
Communicate as needed with families who have students enrolled in resource support
Monitor student progress weekly in all general education classes.
Connect with Director of Special Education and K8 Vine Manager for K12 grade alignment
Must have an excitement about working with 5-8th grade students
Display a deep knowledge of curriculum and teach it from a Biblical perspective
Display the ability to connect Biblical truth to students lives
Demonstrate a passion for ministering to students through teaching, counseling, encouragement, and mentoring
Maintain a healthy learning environment for the students in the classroom by using appropriate enforcement of student behavior rules
Exercise open and respectful communication with students, families, co-workers, and supervisors
Attend professional development workshops provided by Valley Christian Schools
Participate in required staff meetings, events, and activities
Attend professional development workshops provided by Valley Christian Schools
Exercise open and respectful communication with students, families, co-workers, and supervisors
Adheres to and honors Valley Christians standards, policies, procedures as outlined in the Employee Handbook
Performs other related assigned duties