JOB DESCRIPTION: The Bridge Small Group Teacher & Program Support
Responsible to: Director of The Bridge and Student Support
The Bridge Small Group Teacher & Program Support is considered an employee of The Christ School. This position has been established to provide small group Orton-Gillingham reading instruction and consistent classroom support to Bridge classrooms, and to support the work of The Bridge division of TCS.
A TCS Teacher/Staff Exhibits:
A deep faith in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior and acceptance of the authority of scriptures as a guide for faith and living. Actively pursues spiritual growth through personal devotions, Bible study, church involvement, etc.
Specific Responsibilities:
The Bridge Small Group Teacher Duties:
Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and technology that reflect an understanding of the dyslexic learner, the Orton-Gillingham approach, multisensory math, and individual student needs.
Observe and evaluate student performance and development.
Provide prescriptive and diagnostic small group instruction based upon the students’ specific needs as documented by an educational evaluation and classroom progress.
Use formative and summative assessments and document student progress and achievement; assess and analyze student strengths and needs; design and implement appropriate instruction to facilitate learning and growth.
Collaborate between classroom teachers, families, and The Bridge administration.
Complete Orton-Gillingham Academy training coursework (level to be determined by Director).
The Bridge Program Support Duties:
Assist with and assess students for progress monitoring and admission throughout the school year.
Perform all classroom teacher duties according to a regular schedule if needed as a substitute.
Ensure a warm and safe classroom environment for students. Uphold the standards of behavior while reinforcing a loving, nurturing Christian environment.
Assist with event planning and execution for large events hosted by The Bridge and/or Student Support.
Perform duties outside of the classroom as assigned by the administration, i.e. lunchroom, carpool, recess, office support.
Assist the Director of The Bridge and Student Support with coordinating meetings, schedules, inventories of materials, etc.
Required Qualifications:
Evidence and articulate a faith and relationship with Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior
Experience with and knowledge of dyslexia and related learning disabilities
Bachelor’s degree or higher in education from an accredited college/university
Understand and actively support The Christ School mission, vision, and defining characteristics
Proficiency in GoogleSuite (docs, sheets, gmail, calendar)
Highly effective verbal and written communication skills
Must be able to effectively traverse possibly uneven ground to manage students
Must be able to ascend/descend multiple flights of stairs and transport about 10-15 pounds