Cca Fort Lauderdale - Calvary Christian Academy

Calvary Christian Academy

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Fort Lauderdale, United States

1 week ago

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Mark Lane

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Description

Position Description

JOB TITLE:
Teacher

Learning Strategies

DEPARTMENT:
Calvary Christian Academy

REPORTS TO:
High School Principal and ESE Coordinator

STATUS:
Exempt; Teaching Professionals Calendar

HOURS:
Full Time (40)

LOCATION:
Calvary Christian Academy Fort Lauderdale

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Purpose Statement:

The Learning Strategies Teacher provides guidance and support to students in grades 6-12 that require academic assistance.

Scope:

This position is multi-faceted in that the teacher maintains communication with students, parents, teachers, and administrators, with the primary focus on supporting students with learning difficulties in secondary school.

Specific Responsibilities:

Model Christ in word and deed
Take guidance and counsel from your Department Head
Meets with each student to identify individual goals and focus the need for the quarter
Communicate student progress or lack of progress to ESE Administrator
Communicate with teachers to get assignments, notes, and outlines for an upcoming test
Keep students accountable for homework and class assignments
Motivate students to reach their full potential for success
Assist teachers in determining appropriate interventions and accommodations to use wit students in the general education classroom
Assist in assessments for the child study team
Keep accurate attendance
Evaluate and document student progress on an ongoing basis to ensure their needs are being met
Maintain records on students
Develop and implement a behavior plan
Participate in Child Study team meetings when necessary
Work with ESE Administrator and teachers to modify the classroom environment and curriculum as needed
Proctor students during Standardized Testing
Attend/participate in Back to School Night and other school scheduled events by administration
Participate in the accreditation process for the school's continuous improvement plan
Participate in professional development to stay current in your field.
Participate in scheduled department meetings
Fulfill any assigned supervisor duties
Create long and shortterm goals for students
Work collaboratively with other staff and teachers daily
Attend the Chapel that is scheduled for your predominant grade level
Adhere to specified professional dress code
Compile and maintain an up to date substitute folder
Secure and straighten up the classroom at the end of each day
Must be able to lift 40 pounds and sit or stand for an extended period of time

Qualifications/Skills/Gifts:

Strong commitment to Jesus Christ and His Word
Strong commitment to the Philosophy and Statement of Faith of Calvary Chapel and to the Mission Statement of Calvary Christian Academy
Excellent interpersonal skills with children, parents, and colleagues
Bachelor Degree in Exceptional Student Education or related field
Florida State Certification in Secondary Education and/or Florida Professional Certification, ACSI Certification or CSI Certification
Committed to ongoing professional development to maintain certifications and professional knowledge in order to meet met annual license requirements.
Spiritual gifts of teaching, discernment, administration, leadership, service, and exhortation
Attended a fouryear program majoring in Special Education, certification and experience preferred
Superior communication skills
Energetic, motivated, innovative, and prepared
Organizational skills
Computer skills
An ability to work collaboratively

Work Schedule:

Monday-Friday 7:30 a.m.

4:00 p.m.

Full time (40 hours/week); however, the incumbent may be required to work an evening or weekend day to attend a CCA event, or assist with a special project or in a circumstantial emergency affecting the church facilities.