Teacher
Teacher


Job Description: Christian Special Education Teacher

School Mission Statement: The mission of The King’s Table Schoolhouse is to provide innovative learning opportunities for children of all abilities, in an environment rich in God’s kindness. -2 Samuel 9

We will fulfill the mission by:
Partnering with parents to provide high quality education
Providing small, intimate class groups
Tailoring academic and functional learning to each child
Fostering positive relationships within the classroom and the community
Incorporating purposeful field trips
Cultivating a Christ-centered culture

Vision: The vision of TKT Schoolhouse is to serve regular and special education students in a setting where they can experience Jesus in their learning. We believe that all students deserve a seat at the King’s Table.

Reports to/Evaluated by: Executive Director

Education & Experience: Bachelor’s Degree in Special Education and a minimum of 2 years experience working with special needs individuals.

Spiritual/Personal Qualifications:
Have received Jesus Christ as his/her personal Savior.
Be a practicing, church-going, Christ follower.
Believe that the Bible is God’s Word and standard for faith and daily living.
Be a Christian role model in attitude, speech, and actions toward others.
Be in whole-hearted agreement with the school’s Statement of Faith, mission and vision statement.
Recognize the role of parents as primarily responsible before God for their children’s education and be prepared to assist them in that task.
Meet everyday stress with emotional stability, objectivity, and optimism.
Maintain a personal appearance that is a Christian role model of cleanliness, modesty, good taste, and in agreement with school policy.
Maintain high standards of ethics, integrity and honesty in personal and professional matters.
Respectfully submit and be loyal to constituted authority.

Essential Functions
Embed practical life skills into daily learning.
Instruct each student with the guidance of the Holy Spirit.
Provide a learning environment that is safe, clean, well-ordered, cheerful, and inviting for all students.
Engage students by using all 5 senses during instructional opportunities.
Create opportunities for disabled students and typical students to learn together.
Create a partnership with parents to design their child’s educational program which includes creating and monitoring learning goals.
Assist in planning, organizing and implementing activities to support community based instruction.
Tailor learning materials to each student’s individual needs.
Partner with the executive director in selecting and/or creating curriculum necessary to fulfill each student’s educational plan.
Integrate prayer into the classroom, and if necessary pray with students and their families teaching them to rely on God at all times.
Develop and maintain rapport with students, parents, and staff by treating others with friendliness, dignity, and consideration.
Seek the counsel of the Administrator, colleagues, and parents while maintaining a teachable attitude.
Prepare appropriate weekly lesson plans including instructional objectives, planned activities, Biblical integration, assessments, and resources.
Utilize appropriate assessment techniques to inform and evaluate student learning and progress.
Implement effective classroom management techniques and support students with positive behavior management.
Implement strategies recommended by related services.
Respond to all parent and staff communications in a timely manner.
Complete a daily communication log for each student.
Conduct regular meetings with parents to keep them updated.




Position Specifications
The King’s Table Schoolhouse utilizes a model similar to that of a one room schoolhouse. The applicant will be required to manage a small classroom of 10-12 students with students varying in age and ability.
Required work days will be determined by the school calendar with additional days for training, collaboration, and classroom prep.
Teacher hours are 8:30 am - 3:30 pm. (Subject to change based upon facility availability.).
Starting salary ranging from $35,000-$40,000

To apply, please submit the following items to ------------
Resume
Special Education Certification
Department of Human Services Child Abuse History Clearance
Pennsylvania State Police Request for Criminal Records Check
Federal Criminal History Record Information (CHRI)
References: 1 professional, 1 church related (ie: small group leader, pastor, elder, ministry leader, etc.), and 1 personal (non-family member). Please include name, relationship, phone number, and email address.