Founded in 1992, Cascade Christian Schools serves infants through grade twelve and today is a thriving school district serving students and families throughout Pierce County. Focusing on Christ-centered education, Cascade Christian Schools is dedicated to developing discerning leaders who are spiritually, personally, and academically prepared to impact their world. Come join our team as we make a real difference!
The resource specialist - special education teacher works in our student services department, working individually with students to help identify their individual needs and create a supportive learning environment that includes the resources they need to reach their God-given potential. Our priority is to serve the whole child and ensure a place of belonging.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with a need for accommodation to perform the essential functions of this job
Weave Cascade Christian Schools' guiding principles into all endeavors
Facilitate opportunities for spiritual growth in students
Meet regularly with all grade-level student support teams to discuss student progress, identify tiered levels of support, and facilitate individual student needs
Function as an essential member of campus leadership student support teams to make decisions based on the student services referral process
Create and case manage student support plans relative to behavioral, emotional, or academic needs and updated annually as needed
Manage the flow and communication of student-related paperwork and documentation pertaining to student evaluations, objectives, progress, and support plans
Collaborate with general education teachers concerning students who are at-risk in the learning environment, helping find creative solutions for students who need modifications or accommodations for their work environment
Evaluate and identify lagging skills, specific learning styles, and neurodevelopmental patterns
Promote understanding and use of student-specific accommodations/modifications
Collaborate with classroom teachers and leadership to implement RTI benchmarking and progress monitoring protocol
Provide tier 3 support for students relative to academic, behavioral, and social/emotional needs
Design and support the model of biblical inclusion with direct instruction appropriate to the neurodevelopmental and academic needs of students with disabilities and identified diagnoses (including home and life skills as needed)
Consult and collaborate effectively with parents/guardians, teachers, administrators, and other educational/community resources regarding students with identified concerns or needs in academic, personal, social, and spiritual issues
Lead and facilitate parent meetings during scheduled school hours, after-school hours, and other identified times as needed
Oversee the daily supervision, responsibilities, and schedule of instructional assistants
ESSENTIAL JOB-RELATED ACTIVITIES:
A Christian role model in attitude, speech, action
Ability to maintain confidential student records
Strong collaborative and interpersonal skills
Strong organizational skills
Participation in scheduled school conferences
Ability to meet multiple demands in pressure situations and maintain high levels of quality work
Capacity for working independently and remaining flexible
Performance of other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications:
Washington State teaching certification
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Attendance at one Saturday open house event
Attendance at devotions, faculty meetings, after-school and evening functions
First-aid and CPR-certified or a willingness to receive and pass certification training
Preferred Qualifications:
Master's degree in Special Education
Endorsement as a Reading Specialist or Math Specialist
Three or more years as a general classroom teacher (Elementary/Secondary)
REPORTS TO:
Director of Student Services and Campus Principal
WORK HOURS:
Full-time, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
START DATE:
August 19, 2024
SALARY RANGE:?
$42,000 - $56,927; Depending on qualifications
BENEFITS:
Medical, Dental, Vision, Sick Leave, Personal Leave, Employee Assistance Program, Leadership Development Program, Life Insurance, and a K-12 Child Tuition Discount
Cascade Christian is an equal opportunity employer, with the right to prefer employees and prospective employees based on religion and other exemptions applicable to religious institutions. Job offers are contingent on the verification of credentials and other information required by the employment process, including completing a background check which may include a credit check and criminal history. The successful candidate will be asked to sign a statement of faith.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $42,000.00 - $56,927.00 per year
