Special Education Teacher

The SPED Teacher at FIA works with teachers and students who need support to improve their learning in a regular classroom due to their intellectual, social, emotional, or physical abilities.

Reporting Responsibilities: Report to their Lead Teacher.

Qualifications:

Possess a love for Christ and for students.

Have a vital, growing relationship with Christ.

Are a regular member of their local church.

Agree wholeheartedly with the FIA Statement of Faith.

Hold or pursuing appropriate professional credentials, certifications, and degrees.

Experience with supporting students within a mainstream classroom.

Essential Functions:

• Organize Individual Education Plan meetings for all students identified with a learning disability, with their parents and teachers - leading to development, writing, implementation, monitoring, and updating of the individual education plans (IEPs).
• Demonstrate knowledge of specialized methodology for teaching students with learning disabilities.
• Demonstrate knowledge of assistive technologies.
• Utilize best teaching practices to achieve curriculum goals within the framework of Christian education philosophy.
• Integrate Biblical principles and a Christian philosophy of education throughout the curriculum and activities.
• Prioritize FIA responsibilities above outside ministry commitments.
• Attend and participate in assigned meetings, curriculum and professional development, and accreditation work.
• Attend and participate in scheduled in-service, retreats, committee, faculty, and Parent-Teacher meetings.
• Demonstrate Christ-like role model to students and their parents.
• Motivate students to accept God's gift of salvation and help them grow in their faith through their witness and Christian role modeling.
• Develop and maintain rapport with students, parents, and staff by treating them with friendliness, dignity, and consideration.
• Follow Christian principles in dealing with conflict with students, parents, staff, and administration.
• Supervise extracurricular activities, organizations, and outings as assigned.
• Utilize educational opportunities and evaluation processes for professional growth.
• Provide input and constructive recommendations for administrative and managerial functions in the school.
• Perform any other duties as agreed upon with the Executive Team.