Lower School LIFE Teacher/Coordinator Job Description
PHILOSOPHY
Nashville Christian School in partnership with parents strives to give honor and glory to God through Jesus Christ by educating students in a loving nurturing environment to be committed and productive Christian servants in all areas of this life and in preparation for eternity. We Nashville Christian School believe that the Bible is the inspired word of God that Jesus Christ is Gods son and that the Holy Spirit dwells in each of us. We believe that Christianity promotes high ideals develops strong character and holds the only promise for eternal life with God. Nashville Christian School established by members of the churches of Christ centers its entire program on Christian principles.
EXPECTATIONS - The NCS LIFE Coordinator is a Christian professional demonstrating Christs love while helping students realize and pursue their full potential spiritually intellectually physically and socially. The LIFE Coordinator exemplifies the schools mission and vision to all stakeholders.
- Credentials:
- Special Education degree or background/related field ideally advanced degree.
- Experience with reading understanding and implementing psycho-educational evaluations
- Understands and keeps current on Public Law regarding special education versus Independent School service
- 12 Month Position
- Attend School and EPA Functions
REPORTING CHAIN OF COMMAND
LIFE Coordinator reports to the head of the lower school. The coordinator serves as a mentor for LIFE teachers and dual instructors.
OBJECTIVES: | Primary Job Functions | Specific Functions | General | - The LIFE Teacher/Coordinator has a relationship with the Lord that includes an active membership in a local church. Accordingly he or she must be morally upright in public and personal life.
- The LIFE Teacher/Coordinator will support and teach the core beliefs held by the school. The LIFE Coordinator will lead in dress conduct attitude and intellectual pursuit.
- The LIFE Teacher/Coordinator will maintain relationships with students and foster an atmosphere that models Christ-like interaction positively promotes student development and inspires a love of learning. He or she understands that as ambassadors for Christ students are his or her first ministry.
- The LIFE Teacher/Coordinator will serve as a facilitator for LIFE teachers and core teachers providing clear information and training.
- The LIFE Teacher/Coordinator will work with lower middle and upper school LIFE teachers and be familiar with LIFE students and program implementation in each area.
- The LIFE Teacher/Coordinator will serve as a resource and will regularly communicate with families and LIFE faculty.
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Document regular meetings and support with LIFE and dual instruction teachers. Communicate weekly via newsletter with families in the LIFE program to share initiatives tips and resources. Coordinate appropriate training and PD for LIFE and core teachers in the area of special education | Admissions | - The LIFE Teacher/Coordinator will assist the administration in the admissions process for any prospective LIFE student in the lower school. This may include student observations administration of screening assessments interpretation of Psychoeducational evaluations meeting with family and admin prior to admissions decision and parent communication and other related tasks.
- The LIFE Teacher/Coordinator will bridge the transition between Admissions to starting school by facilitating ASP meetings in lower school.
| Review files after admissions have gathered records and testing attend meetings with prospective LIFE families and admin. Provide informational LIFE admissions sessions at preview days and other recruiting events. Upon enrollment set up and conduct ASP meetings for new LS LIFE families | Lower School | - The LIFE Coordinator will be the lower school point of contact for LIFE families.
- The LIFE Coordinator will be a liaison for all stakeholders including LIFE teachers core teachers parents and students. He or she will ensure that core teachers are aware of each students ASP and learning differences.
- The LIFE Coordinator will work through the Discovery Process for students who are in need of intervention screening testing and conferencing.
- The LIFE Coordinator will oversee the students LIFE folder as the file manager.
- The LIFE Coordinator will provide transitional support/bridging classes for new LIFE families. The LIFE Coordinator will teach expectations with academics and behaviors for both students and parents.
- The LIFE Coordinator will deliver instruction verify that ASP accommodations and modifications are properly implemented and support LIFE teachers and core teachers with the implementation of ASP
| Answer questions respond to parent concerns and transmit regular newsletters or periodic emails to foster good family communication in conjunction with LIFE teachers. Teach classes as needed to meet student learning differences. Keep folders current schedule and conduct ASP meetings. Deliver student information to all teachers to ensure proper accommodations Host periodic parent group coffees to provide expectations helpful information in regards to NCS and to address specific developmental needs for students. |
| Required Experience:
IC
Lower School LIFE Teacher/Coordinator Job DescriptionPHILOSOPHYNashville Christian School in partnership with parents strives to give honor and glory to God through Jesus Christ by educating students in a loving nurturing environment to be committed and productive Christian servants in all areas of ...
Lower School LIFE Teacher/Coordinator Job Description
PHILOSOPHY
Nashville Christian School in partnership with parents strives to give honor and glory to God through Jesus Christ by educating students in a loving nurturing environment to be committed and productive Christian servants in all areas of this life and in preparation for eternity. We Nashville Christian School believe that the Bible is the inspired word of God that Jesus Christ is Gods son and that the Holy Spirit dwells in each of us. We believe that Christianity promotes high ideals develops strong character and holds the only promise for eternal life with God. Nashville Christian School established by members of the churches of Christ centers its entire program on Christian principles.
EXPECTATIONS - The NCS LIFE Coordinator is a Christian professional demonstrating Christs love while helping students realize and pursue their full potential spiritually intellectually physically and socially. The LIFE Coordinator exemplifies the schools mission and vision to all stakeholders.
- Credentials:
- Special Education degree or background/related field ideally advanced degree.
- Experience with reading understanding and implementing psycho-educational evaluations
- Understands and keeps current on Public Law regarding special education versus Independent School service
- 12 Month Position
- Attend School and EPA Functions
REPORTING CHAIN OF COMMAND
LIFE Coordinator reports to the head of the lower school. The coordinator serves as a mentor for LIFE teachers and dual instructors.
OBJECTIVES: | Primary Job Functions | Specific Functions | General | - The LIFE Teacher/Coordinator has a relationship with the Lord that includes an active membership in a local church. Accordingly he or she must be morally upright in public and personal life.
- The LIFE Teacher/Coordinator will support and teach the core beliefs held by the school. The LIFE Coordinator will lead in dress conduct attitude and intellectual pursuit.
- The LIFE Teacher/Coordinator will maintain relationships with students and foster an atmosphere that models Christ-like interaction positively promotes student development and inspires a love of learning. He or she understands that as ambassadors for Christ students are his or her first ministry.
- The LIFE Teacher/Coordinator will serve as a facilitator for LIFE teachers and core teachers providing clear information and training.
- The LIFE Teacher/Coordinator will work with lower middle and upper school LIFE teachers and be familiar with LIFE students and program implementation in each area.
- The LIFE Teacher/Coordinator will serve as a resource and will regularly communicate with families and LIFE faculty.
|
Document regular meetings and support with LIFE and dual instruction teachers. Communicate weekly via newsletter with families in the LIFE program to share initiatives tips and resources. Coordinate appropriate training and PD for LIFE and core teachers in the area of special education | Admissions | - The LIFE Teacher/Coordinator will assist the administration in the admissions process for any prospective LIFE student in the lower school. This may include student observations administration of screening assessments interpretation of Psychoeducational evaluations meeting with family and admin prior to admissions decision and parent communication and other related tasks.
- The LIFE Teacher/Coordinator will bridge the transition between Admissions to starting school by facilitating ASP meetings in lower school.
| Review files after admissions have gathered records and testing attend meetings with prospective LIFE families and admin. Provide informational LIFE admissions sessions at preview days and other recruiting events. Upon enrollment set up and conduct ASP meetings for new LS LIFE families | Lower School | - The LIFE Coordinator will be the lower school point of contact for LIFE families.
- The LIFE Coordinator will be a liaison for all stakeholders including LIFE teachers core teachers parents and students. He or she will ensure that core teachers are aware of each students ASP and learning differences.
- The LIFE Coordinator will work through the Discovery Process for students who are in need of intervention screening testing and conferencing.
- The LIFE Coordinator will oversee the students LIFE folder as the file manager.
- The LIFE Coordinator will provide transitional support/bridging classes for new LIFE families. The LIFE Coordinator will teach expectations with academics and behaviors for both students and parents.
- The LIFE Coordinator will deliver instruction verify that ASP accommodations and modifications are properly implemented and support LIFE teachers and core teachers with the implementation of ASP
| Answer questions respond to parent concerns and transmit regular newsletters or periodic emails to foster good family communication in conjunction with LIFE teachers. Teach classes as needed to meet student learning differences. Keep folders current schedule and conduct ASP meetings. Deliver student information to all teachers to ensure proper accommodations Host periodic parent group coffees to provide expectations helpful information in regards to NCS and to address specific developmental needs for students. |
| Required Experience:
IC
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