Providence Teacher/Special Education Teacher 2026-2027 School Year

Special Education Teacher 2026-2027Providence SchoolEnglish Station CampusJob DescriptionWe have a Special Education Teacher opening in our Providence School on our English Station Campus for the 2026-2027 school year. The Special Education Teacher works efficiently as a servant-leader with a service-oriented attitude to accomplish the essential job results while directly overseeing and providing services to students with a primary diagnosis of Down syndrome.QualificationsThe candidate shall possess characteristics that reflectA strong clear Christian testimony with a mature, godly spiritA daily example of the highest Christian virtue both in and out of schoolA clear passion for learning/teaching others about God's word and personal spiritual growthCommitment to faithful attendance and support of a church whose beliefs are in agreement with the Statement of Faith for Christian Academy School SystemAgreement and belief that The Bible is the final authority concerning truth, morality, and the proper conduct of mankindThe ideal candidate shall possess the following:A Bachelor's degree in Special Education: Moderate and Severe Disabilities (preferred)A minimum of three years experience teaching in a self-contained or resource classroom settingKnowledge and experience in writing individualized education plansAn ACSI Teacher certification and a state teaching certificate or be in the process of obtaining certificationAccountabilities / ResponsibilitiesExhibits evidence of personal and professional growthCollaborates effectively with Principal, the Providence Director, teachers, therapist, and parents to support studentsFosters communication between parents, therapist, and teachers; encourages Matthew 18 principleCommunicates school policies and procedures about individualized education plans to therapist and parentsAttends general faculty meetings, department meetings, and professtional development, etcDevelops a Family Service Plan/FSP with parents, teachers, and therapist as appropriate for each studentMonitors student goals from the FSP and communicates with parents and therapist when neededPrepares progress reports quarterly and reports to parents, teachers, Principal, and Director of Educational ResourcesMeet with regular education teachers to determine collaboratively the basic curriculum expectations and adaptations to be madeShares educationally relevant information from testing results with teachers, in a confidential manner and via a formal written process (FSP, quarterly reports, student profile sheet, etc.) within the first two-three weeks of school and as new information becomes available throughout the yearSupports classroom teachers by adapting classroom materials as needed as they seek to serve the needs of students with Down syndrome in the classroomCreates and maintains a self-contained classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity level and interest of studentsEstablishes and maintains efficient classroom management proceduresEstablishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior necessary for a positive learning environmentShows written evidence of preparation and student growth/monitoring dataGuides the learning process toward the achievement of student goals using a variety of teaching methods and materials including, individual, small and large group instructionDevelops and maintains a schedule for all students, assistants, and self that allows students to attend the regular classroom during the day as appropriate with adequate support while balancing the time with instruction in the self-contained classroomProvides direction to the assistants in teaching methods, adapting materials, behavior management and monitoring student progress towards goalsMaintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by the schoolUtilize technology to gather data, work with students, create materials, and streamline information, etcPerforms other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Principal or DirectorOutcomesSpecific and enhanced education program delivered to student and parentContinued education assessment of students to enhance their learning needsMonitor student goalsProvides support, training, and direction to Providence assistants that promote their growth and thereby impacting the growth of students and school effectivenessReporting RelationshipThe Special Education Teacher is accountable to the Principal and The Providence Director.