Student Support Teacher

Student Support Center Teacher Job Description

Position: Student Support Center Teacher

Reports to: Director of The Bridge and Student Support

The Christ School is looking for a dynamic educator to serve as a small group teacher. The duties and responsibilities of the small group teacher involve instruction directly related to students with dyslexia and related learning differences.

• Evidence and articulate a faith and relationship with Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in education from an accredited college/university
• Experience with and knowledge of dyslexia and other language-based learning differences and with the Orton‑Gillingham approach and/or related remediation approaches is preferred
• Highly effective verbal and written communication skills
• Superior planning, organization, and time management skills
• Demonstrate creativity and flexibility in planning and delivery of instruction

• Collaborate closely with classroom teachers, families, and the Assistant Director of Student Support to ensure cohesive and comprehensive student support.
• Plan and implement instructional strategies, activities, materials, and technology grounded in an understanding of the dyslexic learner, the Orton‑Gillingham approach, and individualized student needs.
• Prepare and deliver middle school English Language Arts lessons aligned with grade-level standards, ensuring accessibility while maintaining academic rigor.
• Teach an Academic Strategies course focused on strengthening reading comprehension, fluency, morphology, study skills, and executive functioning skills.
• Provide push-in support within traditional middle school classrooms to assist students in implementing accommodations and accessing grade-level curriculum.
• Observe and evaluate student performance and developmental progress to inform instruction.
• Utilize formative and summative assessments to monitor, document, and analyze student progress; identify strengths and areas of need; and design targeted instruction to promote measurable growth.
• Maintain Associate Level membership with the Orton‑Gillingham Academy, demonstrating commitment to professional growth and evidence-based literacy instruction.
• Establish and sustain clear, consistent communication with parents regarding academic progress, goals, and support strategies.

• Understand and support The Christ School mission, vision, and defining characteristics
• Work cooperatively and collaboratively with all colleagues
• Commit to constantly improve
• Display flexibility and adaptability in responding to new situations and expectations and present a positive attitude and helpful demeanor
• Demonstrate self-motivation and initiative
• Possess a high energy level, physically, mentally and emotionally
• Exhibit attention to detail in organization and planning