Individualized Education (I-ed) Teacher: Elementary

Description

The I-ed Elementary Teacher is responsible for ensuring students with seeming or diagnosed learning needs receive best-practice instruction. This position will undergird the school’s ability to identify and help those with existing and emerging needs to meet their God-given potential and succeed within the framework of RCS and the identified learning standards.

ABOUT RCS:

Resurrection Christian School is a private, non-denominational Christian college-preparatory school located in Loveland, Colorado. Founded in 1998 by Rez.Church, Resurrection Christian School serves students from Pre-K through 12th grade. RCS is the largest Christian school in Northern Colorado, serving over 1100 families from 19 communities over a 25-mile radius. School enrollment for the 2024-2025 school year is approximately 1,470 students. RCS is fully accredited by the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI); AdvancED.  

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Build Christ-centered relationships with students, families, and staff
• Provide a positive learning environment to promote students who are Boldly Christian, Academically Equipped, and Globally Prepared
• Conduct small group instruction with students on reading and writing concepts relevant to goals and grade-level standards (K-8)
• Help students develop proficient reading skills that will contribute to their academic growth
• Provide research-based, specialized instruction to meet individual student needs
• Adapt/modify materials to meet individual student needs
• Assist classroom teacher in adapting classroom materials to meet student needs for subject areas other than ELA.
• Assess student reading and writing levels and monitor all academic testing
• Collaborate and consult with I-ed staff on student progress and needs
• Create SMART goals and classroom modifications and accommodations for each student in ELA
• Maintain accurate records of progress monitoring of student performance and goal tracking (quarterly)
• Participate in team meetings and professional development as needed
• Collaborate with other elementary and I-ed teachers
• Partner strongly with parents in the education and discipleship of their children

SKILLS:

• Skilled at oral and written communication.
• Skilled at basic math.
• Skilled at personal computer and keyboarding.
• Skilled at customer service including attentive and active listening with all staff, students, parent/guardians and community members. Represent the school in a favorable and professional manner to all.
• Skilled at critical thinking and problem solving.
• Skilled at presenting to both students and adults.

KNOWLEDGE:

• Knowledge of the rules and regulations set forth by the Colorado Board of Education and ACSI Practices in Christian Schools.
• Knowledge of mandated reporting of child abuse and neglect.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office and other department-related software packages.
• Knowledge of diagnostic tests, and writing and interpretation of evaluation results.

ABILITIES:

• Able to recognize child abuse and child neglect signs and symptoms.
• Able to maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job.
• Able to develop and maintain inventory.
• Able to evaluate and order curriculum and supplies.
• Able to biblically integrate special class instruction.
• Able to manage multiple priorities and multi-task with frequent interruptions.
• Able to diffuse and manage stressful situations.
• Able to work in a team environment and work effectively with other departments to accomplish goals.
• Able to work independently with little or no supervision.

OTHER:

• All other duties designated.

RCS Statement of Faith - Please read prior to completing the application. (right click to open link)

COMPENSATION and BENEFITS:

Salary Range: $44,275 - $93,217 Depending on education and years of experience.

Benefit Eligibility:

All salaried employees working 30 or more hours per work week are considered full-time and eligible to receive the benefits listed in the Benefits section. Benefits are available the first day of the month following the hire date.

Available Benefits:

• Health Insurance

• Health Savings Account

• Health Reimbursement Arrangement

• Voluntary Dental Insurance

• Voluntary Vision Insurance

• Basic Term Life and AD&D Insurance

• Voluntary Life Insurance

• 403(b) Retirement Plan

DEADLINE:

Applications will be accepted through 4/9/25

Requirements

A Bachelor’s degree with proper teaching licensure/certification and endorsements is required. Must have experience in instructing students in a classroom setting. A special education license or endorsement is preferred. Reading intervention endorsement or experience is also preferred.

Working knowledge of the subject matter assigned, classroom management, best practices and strategies, as well as the understanding of diverse student learning styles and needs is required. Possessing or able to receive qualifications in the ability to administer, analyze, and write both cognitive and achievement testing and reports.

Must have excellent planning skills, be highly organized and detail-oriented, able to manage multiple projects simultaneously and able to adapt to changing environments and priorities. Must be a self-starter with the ability to work productively and meet benchmarks and goals in a timely fashion. Strong interpersonal, organizational, facilitation and management skills are required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The I-ed Elementary ELA Teacher position requires intermittent physical activity including standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, and lifting of up to 40lbs on occasion. Must be able to talk, hear, stand, sit, and/or walk for extended periods of time. Must possess normal manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination.

Salary : $44,275 - $93,217