What are the responsibilities and job description for the Elementary Resource Teacher position at Peoria Christian School?
Job Details
Job Location
Main Campus, Peoria, IL - Peoria, IL
Position Type
Full Time
Education Level
4 Year Degree
Travel Percentage
None
Job Shift
Job Category
Education
Description
The student assistance coordinator shall
- Utilize a variety of valid teaching strategies, techniques, interactive opportunities, and technology implementation to challenge students to reach their potential in a college prep school. Make changes in the curriculum, methods, and / or materials to meet each student's needs, including struggling students and high achieving students.
- Assess student learning to help determine placement and needed services with the principal's input, using Acadeince, NWEA, and any progress monitoring from self and / or classroom teacher.
- Maintain student learning results by providing instructional feedback; by coaching, counseling, and disciplining students; and by planning, monitoring, and appraising learning results.
- Instruct classes / groups / individuals at the times designated.
- Maintain records by documenting learning accomplishments, attendance, and behavior through PowerTeacher, or other format as directed by the principal.
- Recognize the role of parents as being primarily responsible to God for their children's education, and be prepared to assist them with this task.
- Help parents by providing academic information, by suggesting available educational and social resources, by addressing parents' concerns, and by answering questions and requests.
- Assist parents and the school in monitoring and supporting ISP's (Individual Student Plan).
- Assist teachers with support and training in regard to classroom accommodations that need to be made (504 plans)
- Help provide readiness for transition of students receiving resource room help from the elementary to the middle school.
- Provide assessment data on program effectiveness.
- Consult with the principal regarding mid-term and report card grades.
- Submit requests for supplies and materials needed to enhance the resource program.
- Know and comply with emergency and crisis procedures.
- Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, by reviewing professional publications, by establishing personal networks, and by participating in professional societies.
- Maintain a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
- Keep proper discipline in the classroom, hallways, and on school premises.
- Enforce the parent / student handbook.
- Integrate biblical principles, biblical worldview, and the Christian philosophy of education throughout the curriculum and activities.
- Contribute to the spiritual growth of the students by example, by personal and professional studies, and by personal devotions and worship.
- Actively assist and encourage students to grow in their faith.
- Develop rapport with students, parents, and staff.
- Supervise and sponsor extra-curricular activities, as assigned or needed.
- Support the broader program of the school by attending extra-curricular activities when possible.
- Recognize the need for and contribute to good public relations inside the school family, as well as outside in the community.
- Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
- Attend and participate in scheduled devotionals, staff training, committees, and faculty meetings, unless prior approval for absence is given by the principal.
- Cooperate with the Board and administration in implementing all policies, procedures, and directives governing operation of the school.
- All other duties, as assigned, by the Board, Superintendent, or building Principal.
Expected Outcomes
The student assistance coordinator shall fulfill the essential job functions so that the students