Job Detail

Job Description

Nature and Scope
To provide the instruction necessary to facilitate positive growth in all students and to ensure the
development of their God-given gifts for Christ-like service in the world community.

Professional Responsibilities

Modeling

• Model a personal commitment to Christ and Christian living
• Strive to inspire others to Christian commitment and living
• Maintain a positive Christian spiritual environment
• Consistently model professionalism
• Follow the Matthew 18 principle in resolving conflict when dealing with students, parents, staff and administration
• Exhibit characteristics of being a lifelong learner
• Maintain a positive classroom environment focused on growth and excellence
• Model, teach, and believe in the understandings related to neurodiverse learning.

• Ensure instruction and assessments are in alignment with the curriculum and the mission of the school
• Use a variety of instructional and assessment strategies within Learning Support sessions that fully support the curriculum and mission of the school
• Relate subject matter to Christian life and Biblical teaching
• Create a classroom environment that is pleasant, culturally sensitive, and nurturing
• Implement effective student relationships that promote effective student learning
• Incorporate appropriate technology to support the fulfillment of lesson objectives

• Consult frequently and regularly with the members of the Elementary Learning Support team.
• Supervise any teacher assistants or volunteers as assigned
• Provide supervision of students at school activities

• Write and implement Individualized Education Plans and 504 Accommodation Plans
• Provide interventions to struggling students via the RTI process as appropriate
• Maintain accurate and timely entry of records - including progress monitoring, meeting minutes, and log entries in information databases, updating IEPs, 504 accommodation plans, IEP progress reports, etc.
• Communicate student progress with teachers and parents as scheduled and/or needed
• Consult with teachers to support students in the classrooms
• Provide services to individuals or groups of students on the caseload
• Provide students with accommodations during standardized testing
• Review/practice emergency procedures
• Maintain and request materials and supplies each school year
• Be alert to classroom repair needs
• Bring effective closure to each school year and complete the End-of-Year Checklist
• Perform school-related duties as requested or assigned by administrators that enhance the “student life,” mission, and vision of the school which may require work beyond the typical school day

• Maintain an attitude of openness and desire for communication
• Ensure effective communication with parents and students
• Maintain professional relationships with colleagues, students, and parents and follow the Matthew 18 principle in resolving conflict with others
• Work cooperatively with other members of the Learning Support Team, teachers, principals, and other staff.
• Work with other Student Support Services to improve the coordination of care
• Attend and participate in school meetings
• Serve on committees to support the overall school programs

• Annually submit a written list of professional goals to the Principal/Coordinator and Director of Professional Development
• Participate in scheduled in-service, curriculum planning, and professional development activities
• Participate in the Teacher Self-Assessment Rubric (TSAR) program as part of the school’sself-evaluation process
• Remain abreast of current developments in technology, learning, and instructional theory
• Take ownership of professional goals and development

• Demonstrate commitment to Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord
• Exhibit a continuing sense of God’s calling to service at Rosslyn Academy
• Demonstrate a respect for diversity of culture
• Demonstrate an appreciation for the diversity of the body of Christ
• Possess a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited post-secondary university
• Hold a valid teaching certificate, preferably with a specialty in Special Education (or equivalent)from an authorized governmental agency in North America and/or the Association of Christian
• Schools International, OR have significant experience or specialization in interventions for students with learning disabilities.
• Have two years of successful teaching experience
• Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing
• Demonstrate the ability to use technology for word processing, data management, and communications
• Demonstrate a life congruent with the Basic Tenets of Rosslyn Academy
• Previous international travel and/or teaching experience is preferred