LLC Support Specialist

Job Title:

LLC Support Specialist

Department:

Full Time 10 months

Reports To:

Director of US LLC

FLSA Status:

Exempt

Position Summary: The LLC Support Specialist plays a key role in fulfilling Legacy Christian Academys mission by supporting the Legacy Learning Center (LLC) and school division in meeting the individual needs of students through a Biblical worldview. This position collaborates with the Director of LLC the Senior Director of Student Services the Divisional Principal and the Learning Specialists to implement programs initiatives and events that enhance student learning and success.

The LLC Support Specialist is responsible for managing the accommodation testing room providing student support coordinating with teachers and handling administrative tasks. This role requires strong communication organizational and technology skills along with professionalism and confidentiality.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform the following satisfactorily; other duties may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

With respect to Learning Center Services for students and families the LLC Learning Specialist will:

• Uphold the LLCs Mission Understand and implement the purpose and goals of the Legacy Learning Center.
• Manage the Accommodation Testing Room Oversee the quiet testing space organize and administer exams and maintain a secure and confidential testing environment. Ensure testing integrity and manage assistive technology used for accommodations.
• Support Organization Assist Learning Specialists with organizing student digital folders Individual Accommodation Plans (IAPs) and related documentation.
• Collaborate with Teachers Communicate regularly with teachers to monitor and ensure the proper implementation of student accommodations and testing.
• Support and Encourage Students Help students manage test anxiety by providing a calm and structured environment. Promote the effective use of their digital accommodations to enhance confidence and academic success.

With respect to the Faculty and Staff the LLC Learning Specialist will:

• Coordinate accommodated testing and serve as a resource for teachers to support students academic success.
• Assist teachers in understanding and implementing accommodations for students with learning differences.

With respect to the Director of LLC the LLC Specialist will:

• Report to and work under the supervision of the Director of LLC.
• Meet regularly with the Director to align on goals and progress.
• Assist with administrative tasks and other responsibilities delegated by the Director.

With respect to the Divisional Principal the LLC Learning Specialist will:

• Assists the Principals with administrative responsibilities as needed.
• Fulfills other duties and responsibilities as delegated by the Division Principal.

Expectations & Qualifications:

• Strong knowledge of accommodations and test administration for students with diverse learning needs.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills for collaboration with students teachers and administrators.
• Commitment to creating a structured supportive and inclusive testing and learning environment.
• Ability to contribute to a collaborative goaldriven team while maintaining a quiet and efficient learning atmosphere.

CORE VALUES: Legacy Christian Academy affirms these essential beliefs and strives to honor and uphold them in all aspects of school life.

• Pursuit of Truth. We affirm all truth is Gods truth through a liberal arts education that fosters a love for learning and a desire for wisdom. John 8:32: and you will know the truth and the truth will set you free)
• Primacy of Scripture. We teach all subjects from a biblical worldview and we apply the truth and authority of biblical principles in all situations. 2 Timothy 3:1617: All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching for reproof for correction and for training in righteousness that the man of God may be complete equipped for every good work.
• Imago Dei. We respect all people as individuals created in the image of God and we celebrate the diversity of gifts and callings. (Genesis 1:26: Then God said Let us make man in our image after our likeness.
• Covenant relationships. We build relationships that foster mutual support respect and a commitment to promote the welfare of others. (Philippians 2:34: Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit but in humility count others more significant than yourselves. Let each of you look not only to his own interests but also to the interests of others
• Discipleship. We as Christfollowers are committed to a life of virtue and acting as agents in Gods plan of restoration. (Matthew 16:24: Then Jesus told his disciples if anyone would come after me let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me.
• Servantleadership. We provide opportunities to serve one another our community and our world. (Matthew 20:2628: But whoever would be great among you must be your servant and whoever would be first among you must be your slave even as the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve and to give his life as a ransom for many.

Competencies: To perform the job successfully an individual should demonstrate the competencies as noted in Essential Duties and Responsibilities.

Communications Exhibits good listening and comprehension. Expresses ideas and thoughts in written form. Expresses ideas and thoughts verbally. Keeps others adequately informed. Selects and uses appropriate communication methods.

Student/Staff Support Displays courtesy and sensitivity. Manages difficult or emotional situations. Meets commitments. Responds promptly and solicits feedback to improve support.

Dependability Commits to doing the best job possible. Follows instruction. Keeps commitments. Meets attendance and punctuality guidelines. Responds to requests for service and assistance. Takes responsibility for own actions.

Planning & Organization Integrates changes smoothly. Plans for additional resources. Prioritizes and plans work activities. Sets goals and objectives. Uses time efficiently. Works in an organized manner.

Use of Technology Adapts to new technologies. Demonstrates required skills. Keeps technical skills up to date. Troubleshoots technological problems. Uses technology to increase productivity.

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience:

Bachelors Degree with three or more years experience in independent schools public schools colleges or universities.

Language Ability:

Ability to communicate clearly in written and oral expression; ability to relate effectively with trustees school personnel parents students and other school constituent groups and individuals Read and interpret documents such as safety rules operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Write routine reports and correspondence. Speak effectively before groups of students and staff.

Reasoning Ability:

Apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written oral or diagram form. Deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Computer Skills:

To perform this job successfully an individual should have knowledge of school management software; and basic office software.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

Expectations

• acknowledge Christ as Savior and support the schools Core Values Statement of Faith Lifestyle Statement and Moral Integrity Statement;
• be a Christian role model in attitude speech and actions towards others. This includes being committed to Gods Biblical standards for sexual conduct (Luke 6:40.

• possess evidence of competence in area of instruction or other adequate preparation background or experience as determined by the school administrator;
• have a working knowledge of and follow LCAs Employee Handbook Parent & Student Handbook.

• sign and live by the schools Lifestyle Statement and Moral Integrity Statement as a condition for employment and continued employment in this ministry;
• maintain confidentiality in the operation of the classroom and the school;
• refrain from unwholesome talk including profanity slang (language widely used and accepted but not appropriate for godliness) or jokes that may be offensive;
• place his/her school ministry ahead of other jobs or volunteer activities; and
• maintain a personal appearance that models cleanliness modesty and good taste consistent with school policy.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision Distance vision and Depth perception. While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to walk; sit and use hands to finger handle or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop kneel crouch or crawl and talk or hear.

The above job description is not intended to be an allinclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Employee will follow any other instructions and perform any other related duties as assigned by their supervisor.

This Job Description does not alter the atwill nature of employment. All employees of LCA who are not employed under a oneyear teacher contract or other term contract are employed at will meaning that employment is not for any specific time and either the employee or LCA has the right to terminate the employees employment at any time with or without cause and with or without notice. Nothing contained in this handbook or in any other materials or information distributed by LCA alters that atwill relationship. An employees status as an atwill employee may not be changed or altered in any way except specifically in writing signed by the Head of School.

I fully support the Mission Statement Vision Statement Core Values Statement of Faith and Morality Statement as written without mental reservations.

Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority