Position Type: Part Time

Reports to: Elementary Principal

Pay: $17.13-18.00 per Hour (based on experience)

Benefits: Sick time accrued at 1 hour for every 40 hours worked

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Directed Studies is an important part of the total educational program at Valley Christian School.  Through the services of Directed Studies, support is provided for students with unique learning needs.  Teacher’s Aides in this program will work with the Directed Studies Coordinator and teachers to deliver appropriate accommodations, modifications, and services to students who have been identified as needing additional support. Students in the Directed Studies program may have a documented learning disability, but a documented disability is not required to receive support.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Shall hold an Associate’s Degree (preferred)
2. Shall be a born-again Christian living a Spirit-filled life.
3. Shall exhibit spiritual maturity and concern for the spiritual, social, emotional, and academic welfare of students.
4. Shall exhibit flexibility in supporting students, families, and teachers.
5. Must be able to maintain confidentiality and use mature discretion in dealing with students and parents.
6. Must have a genuine love for students (especially those with unique learning needs) and a positive rapport with parents and staff.
7. Experience in working with students in the Elementary and Secondary settings.
8. Experience in supporting and teaching students with diverse learning needs, including those with documented learning disabilities.
9. Experience in modifying and accommodating class work to support student learning plans.
10. Experience in working with students in small groups to support student growth.
11. Experience in collecting data to communicate progress toward learning goals.

CONTRACTED BY: Valley Christian School Directed Studies Coordinator (hourly position)

TIME REQUIRED: Half-time position

SUPERVISES: VCS student academics for those who qualify for Directed Studies in K-12

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Spiritual Leadership:

1. Help create an atmosphere of spiritual awareness in the student body through positive spiritual leadership and life testimony.
2. Maintain an attitude of Christ-like helpfulness in all situations within the school.

Academic Guidance:

1. Under the guidance and supervision of the Directed Studies Teachers, facilitate student Private School Service Plans.
2. Implement small group, pull-out support services to assist students who have a Private School Service Plan in grades 1^st-12^th.
3. Maintain professional, effective, and punctual communication with staff and students according to the responsibilities under Directed Studies Services at VCS.
4. Assist the Directed Studies Teachers and Coordinator in maintaining documentation for all Directed Studies students.
5. Complete other duties as assigned by the Directed Studies Coordinator or Teachers to support students with unique learning needs.

Application Process:

• Please submit a letter of interest containing your reason for seeking this position, a summary of qualifications, and a brief Christian testimony, along with a current resume, through the school’s website at https://valleychristianschool.org/careers/initial-application/
• An administrator will review your materials and provide a link to the full VCS Teacher/Position Application to viable candidates.
• Upon review of the full VCS Application and associated materials, you will be contacted regarding an interview.

*Applications for this position will be accepted until the position is filled, and the posting is removed from the website.

Jennifer Christensen

• Directed Studies Coordinator
• 10212 E 9^th Ave, Spokane Valley, WA 99206
• 509-924-9131 (ext. 803)
• jchristensen@vcsc.org