Middle School Educational Support Facilitator

Purpose of PositionDes Moines Christian School Teachers are student-focused professionals who fulfill the mission of DMCas the most significant school-related influence on student learning. DMC teachers are supported andempowered through a shared vision of learning to foster a school culture of academic excellence andspiritual growth where learners Educational Support Facilitator who has a background in special education focuses on workingdirectly with students who have executive functioning behavioral and/or academic needs. This includesdirect delivery of instruction and research-based interventions in individual or small groups both withinthe classroom environment and in individualized settings. The Educational Support Services Specialistalso coaches and equips other teachers to provide the necessary accommodations and differentiatedinstruction within Tier I and Tier II : Full-time Salaried contracted employee Full-time Benefit Eligible / School YearReports To: Middle School Assistant PrincipalEvaluated By: Middle School Assistant PrincipalQualifications: Minimum of a BS/BA in Education or related field (Masters degree preferred). Special Education Endorsement required Applicable Iowa License (or is able to obtain for the position). Professing believer in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior and committed to growing in a relationshipwith agreement with the Des Moines Christian School Statement of agreement with the Des Moines Christian School Biblical Convictions for Christian Education. Regularly attends and is actively involved in a church that affirms historic Christian orthodoxy(doctrine faith teaching practice) consistent with the DMC Statement of Faith through thatchurchs public creed confession core beliefs or statement of Profile: Committed to the mission of DMC: Equipping minds and nurturing hearts to impact the world forChrist. A teacher and learner at heart who loves students of all ages and exudes enthusiasm forshepherding the growth of children. Demonstrates consistent spiritual leadership. Characterized with integrity and maintains confidentiality. Utilizes critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication skills. Adapts communication style to suit different audiences. Demonstrates patience care and kindness for all learners and families. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as part of a :Indirect Services Collaborates with the Vertical Student Support Team to establish the K-12 referral processentrance criteria for receiving student support services exit criteria for dismissal of servicesalong with the process for referral to a more specialized plan (ISP or IEP). Meets with the Vertical Student Support team monthly to view school-wide data and to makevertical decisions about cohesive support across all divisions. Collaborates with the Division Specific Horizontal Student Support Team helping them toimplement the K-12 referral process and exit/entrance criteria by examining and triangulatingstudent data and progress. Collaborates with the Division Specific Horizontal Student Support Team to create studentlearning profiles / intervention plans through the evaluation of skills analysis ofneurodevelopmental and social and emotional learning patterns and understanding of specificdisabilities and medical diagnoses. Collaborates with the Division Specific Horizontal Student Support Team to determine when aformal DMC accommodation plan or specialized plan (ISP or IEP) is needed and plays an integralpart in developing and communicating the plans. Oversees all accommodation plans and specialized plans (ISP or IEP) within ones divisionensuring these are reviewed and updated annually. Monitors student progress related to theaccommodation plan ISP or IEP. Reports monthly to the student support team on progress. Coordinates the intake process with administrators for incoming students with an identifieddisability. Plans and/or participates in parent meetings for accommodation plans and specialized plans (ISPor IEP) contributing valuable insights to the development and review process. Communicates regularly with parents to nurture a supportive and cooperative relationshipbetween home and school. Equips and empowers classroom teachers providing support and guidance with Tier I and Tier IIinstruction concerning students who are struggling to flourish in the learning environment. Provides materials for general educators use in the classroom as appropriate to the uniquelearning styles and needs of learners. Coordinates and facilitates regular communication with general education colleagues. Thisincludes frequent informal contacts CPLC meetings and scheduled planning meetings. Coordinates and facilitates regular communication with the special education teacher andcertified dyslexia specialist. This includes frequent informal contacts and scheduled planningmeetings. Trains paraeducators/associates as Services Coordinates executive functioning systems and processes across ones division. Provides students with small group and/or individualized direct instruction for executivefunctioning behavioral and/or academic lagging skills according to student goals throughco-teaching or pull-out settings. Provides specialized instruction related to student ISP/IEP goals (reverse consultation). Conducts ongoing assessments to monitor student progress and adjust instruction as needed. Through a demystification process teaches students about their own learning profiles andempowers them to use and advocate for strategies that work well for them in the school setting. Facilitates classmates understanding of disabilities. Coordinates peer buddy systems of all Instructional Positions: Ensures the DMC mission drives all curricular and extracurricular activities. Exhibits a love of teaching and a passion to see each student succeed. Integrates a biblical worldview in daily instruction that examines Gods creation mansbrokenness the redemption of Christ and Gods future restoration. Coupled with classroomdiscussion faculty create formational learning experiences (FLEx) that engage students inreal-world opportunities to impact the world for Christ. Develops trusting productive relationships with students in order to create a safe positive andproductive learning environment. Possesses knowledge about cognitive social and emotional development of learners includinghow students learn at any given developmental level how students progress in a certain subjectarea awareness of individual needs and abilities how to tailor instruction to meet each learnersneeds and how to assess learning appropriate for the age and content area. Demonstrates expertise in a given content or subject area as well as knowledge of the standardslearning targets and appropriate materials for the student age and content area. Solicits feedback from students to self-reflect on their own teaching set goals for improvementand grow in the craft of teaching. Engages in ongoing professional growth conversations with the Principal. Demonstrates patience care and kindness for all learners and families. Partners with parents through effective consistent communication. Serves as a collaborative productive team member who participates in professional learningcommunities school events department meetings and other committee work that enhances theexperience for faculty and students at Des Moines Christian School. All other duties as assigned.