Support & Learning Specialist: HS/MS (Long Term Sub Teacher)

Legacy Christian Academy•Andover, MN

21d

About The Position

LCA hires staff who care about the spiritual and academic growth of their students, who maintain high academic standards, and who love Christ and live by biblical principles. LCA has a close-knit staff and faculty who join together for prayer, biblical worldview training, celebrations, and staff development. As a LCA employee, it is essential and foundational to understand, live out, and agree wholeheartedly with Legacy’s Statement of Faith, Social Stances, Core Values, and the Profile of a Legacy Employee. The Support & Learning Specialist will invest in students by providing both individualized and small group targeted academic interventions for middle and high school students, equipping their minds and discipling their hearts for Christ-like living. The Support & Learning Specialist will also: Assist students as they implement executive functioning tools and strategies to manage time, complete multi-step assignments, focus on undesired tasks, and proactively prepare for tests and other summative assessments. Guide students as they learn to advocate for their needs and overcome challenges in order to accomplish all that God has set in place for them, both now and in their adult lives. Collaborate with teachers to enhance the overall learning of all students including the identification of students that require additional support and/or accommodations to meet grade-level standards.

Requirements

Possess a strong Christian faith with a solid knowledge of the Bible, a growing personal relationship with Jesus Christ, and a demonstrated character of integrity. Believe and actively support the school’s Statement of Faith.
Possess a passion for Christian education and student discipleship. Individual must be comfortable connecting the biblical truths and worldview perspectives to their students’ lives.
Ability to present subject matter according to guidelines established by administrative regulations, Board policies and state/national standards.
Comfort with or openness to learning school management software and other online teaching tools such as Google Classroom and the Google suite. Proficient in required technology including but not limited to classroom management software (FACTS), Google Suite (Docs, Sheets, Slides, etc), NWEA MAP, SmartBoard, and internet.
Ability to work with all functions - administration, support staff, other faculty, and students.
Bachelor’s degree from accredited college/university-Special Education Preferred.
Special education teaching experience.
Valid teaching license
Appropriate licensure in subject area(s).
Experience working with IEPs and 504s.
Strong positive verbal and written communication skills
Professional, approachable, friendly
Respectful of others
Willingness to take initiative and make decisions that are student-focused
High level of integrity
Ability to appropriately handle confidential, sensitive information
Efficient, well organized and ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment
Ability to handle difficult situations with tact and diplomacy
Patient and calm demeanor under pressure

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) preferred

Responsibilities

Assist students as they implement executive functioning tools and strategies to manage time, complete multi-step assignments, focus on undesired tasks, and proactively prepare for tests and other summative assessments.
Guide students as they learn to advocate for their needs and overcome challenges in order to accomplish all that God has set in place for them, both now and in their adult lives.
Collaborate with teachers to enhance the overall learning of all students including the identification of students that require additional support and/or accommodations to meet grade-level standards.
Assists with conducting benchmark assessments and conducts additional diagnostic assessments as needed.
Provides Tier 2 and Tier 3 intervention instruction that is individualized, targeted and effective in closing the gap between students’ current performance and grade level standards according to grade level and student needs.
Teaches Connections (academic and executive functioning strategies) courses in order to provide students with explicit study skills instruction and additional support with classroom assignments, as assigned.
Teaches remedial courses for students who are below grade level in math or reading/language arts, as assigned.
Sets clear expectations and directions for student engagement in the learning process.
Uses hands on teaching tools/manipulatives including technology to enhance student learning and achievement.
Conducts progress monitoring assessments throughout the implementation of the students’ intervention plans in order to adjust instructional activities/strategies appropriately in response to growth or lack of growth and collect information for potential special education referrals.