CCA Fort Lauderdale - Student Support Specialist​/Teacher

Position Description

JOB TITLE:

Student Support Specialist/Teacher

DEPARTMENT:
Calvary Christian Academy

REPORTS TO:

ESE Administrator and Principal

STATUS: 10-month, Salary Exempt

At Calvary Christian Academy, a ministry of Calvary Chapel, we are a community of Christian believers who exist to make disciples of Jesus Christ through a biblical school environment that prepares students to glorify God spiritually, academically, and socially. Our vision is to reach our community and change our world. As a Minister and staff member, it is not only what we do, it is also who we are.

Purpose Statement:
The student support teacher works with small groups of students primarily in grades K-5 whose parents have requested and paid for assistance to meet the unique needs of their child. They provide specialized instruction in reading and/or math.

Scope:
This position is multifaceted in that the teacher maintains communication with students, parents, teachers, and administrators, with the primary focus on supporting students with learning difficulties.

• Provide specialized instruction to students in their area of concern to promote their success in the classroom.
• Communicate student progress or lack of progress to ESE Administrator.
• Establish and maintain communication with parents.
• Communicate on a regular basis with students’ classroom teachers.
• Create and update daily schedule on a regular basis.
• Motivate and encourage students.
• Keep accurate attendance and report to ESE Administrator on a monthly basis for billing purposes.
• Evaluate and document student progress on an ongoing basis to ensure their needs are being met.
• Maintain records on Student Support students.
• Develop and implement a behavior plan that is appropriate for each age level.
• Assist teachers in determining appropriate interventions and accommodations to use with students in the general education classroom.
• Participate in Child Study team meetings when necessary.
• Work with ESE Administrator and teachers to modify classroom environment and curriculum as needed.
• Provide training and support to teachers so they can effectively implement learning strategies in the classroom.
• Meet with the ESE Administrator and team to pray and plan for students’ needs.
• Read CCA e-mails/ staff communications upon arrival, mid-day, and before departure, and respond if requested to do so.
• Attend Calvary Christian Academy staff meetings.
• Attend Calvary Chapel Fort Lauderdale staff meetings.
• Attend/participate in:
  Back to School Night, and other School events the promote relationship building with students, parents and colleagues.
• Participates in the accreditation process for the school's continuous improvement plan.
• Participate in professional development to enhance job skills.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisors.
• Able to lift 40 pounds

Reporting Relationship:
This position reports to the ESE Administrator and the Elementary Principal.

• Model Christ in word and deed.
• A strong personal commitment to Jesus Christ
• A strong commitment to the philosophy and mission of Calvary Chapel, as well as the educational philosophies of Calvary Christian Academy
• The call of God to serve Him at Calvary Christian Academy
• Excellent interpersonal skills with children, parents, and colleagues
• Evidence of the working of the Holy Spirit in words and actions
• The gift of teaching
• Bachelor’s degree or higher
• Specialized training in meeting the needs of students with disabilities. (Lindamood-Bell, Orton Gillingham, NILD, etc)
• Completion of , or working towards, level four servant requirements
• Florida State Certification in Elementary Education Special Education and/or Florida Professional Certification, ACSI Certification, or CSI Certification
• Computer skills
• Organizational skills

Scheduled determined according to the Supervisor’s needs.

This is a 10-month position with no summer hours.