Learning Specialist Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Committed Christian with a close personal walk with the Lord and the Christian character qualities to serve as a role model for young people.
• Regular in attendance at an evangelical Protestant church.
• A commitment to a Biblical lifestyle, not promoting or engaging in premarital, extramarital, transgender, or homosexual behavior.
• If married, a solid commitment based on Mark 10:9 and positive marital relationship.
• Strong commitment to Christian education.
• Committed to keeping ACSI or state certification current according to FCS guidelines.
• Past success teaching students with a wide variety of learning differences.
• General familiarity with the Response to Intervention (RTI) and Multi-tiered System of Supports (MTSS) framework, which systematically utilizes data to measure, demonstrate, and improve student learning.
• Perceives learning differences and the challenges that come with it as an opportunity from God.
• Recognizes the Biblical (Proverbs 23:7 KLV) and empirical significance of social-emotional competence and its impact on the learning process.
• Enthusiastic, sensitive, loving rapport with students, openness with parents and staff.
• Well organized, diligent, creative, flexible.
• Collaborates well with others in a relational and positive manner.
• Communicates clearly and sensitively with students, staff, and parents.
• Teachable, servant spirit.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's or graduate degree (preferred), including special education courses.

Responsibilities

• Works as a Resource Center instructor for Level 1 and Level 2 RTI students, using instructional programs that are appropriate to the students’ needs.
• Provides both pull out and push in and small group interventions, with guidance and direction from the Resource Center Coordinator.
• Collects and uses data formally and informally to assess student needs and monitor progress.
• Develops a warm rapport with students and a positive, secure teaching environment.
• Becomes familiar with grade level/course curriculum objectives to support overall school learning goals.
• Writes quarterly academic goals.
• Uses school software to track student progress (e.g. weekly or bi-weekly) and to record daily session notes, which cultivates communication and fosters a collaborative approach to student learning.
• Develops and updates Educational Service Plans (ESP).
• Writes quarterly student summaries.
• Willingly and creatively tailors instruction to meet the individual needs of each student.
• Communicates with students’ teachers regarding resource provision, classroom learning and assignments, and accommodations/modifications.
• Assists students in changing non-academic behaviors that interfere with school performance (e.g. organizational, motivational, attitudinal).
• Works cooperatively as a team member with parents, administration, and representatives of outside agencies in an appropriate manner to support student learning.
• Develops professionally by exploring and being willing to implement new instructional techniques and curriculum.
• Prepares and turns in daily lesson plans for the week to the Resource Center Coordinator to ensure that student needs are being met.
• Prays regularly for each student.
• Attends weekly faculty meetings, Prayer 'N' Share at least one time weekly, and evening activities of the school as directed; participates in professional development.
• Attends various school meetings and functions when requested, such as parent teacher conferences and Back to School Night.
• Arrives at school promptly and stays until such time as necessary responsibilities are completed.
• Is prompt and faithful with supervision duty on a regularly scheduled basis.
• Dresses professionally and modestly, following the Staff Dress Code.
• Seeks an awareness of the total school vision and serves willingly in special areas which enhance the overall effectiveness of the ministry.