Lake Center Christian School is seeking a Team Teacher – Junior High for the 2024-2025 school year. This position is an exempt contract position offered at 65% FTE. Schedule is 8:00am – 2:00pm, 4 days a week.

Base Salary:  $20,475 (actual amount determined by years of experience)

Objective: Collaborate with faculty and other team members to achieve both whole class and individual learning goals.

Qualifications: 

1.  Bachelor’s degree with current Ohio Teaching license
2. Two year’s teaching experience, preferred
3. A member of or association with an evangelical Christian congregation and regular attendance including active support where affiliation is held.
4. A good moral reputation and strong family relationships. 
5. Ability to relate to and to work well with others.
6. Experience working with a diverse learning population
7. Ability to plan, teach and assess in a co-teaching environment.
8. Possess an understanding and commitment to Christian education and a sense of call from the Lord into teaching.
9. Support of the Philosophy of Christian education, the educational goals, and the curriculum of Lake Center Christian School.
10. An understanding of and agreement with the Statement of Faith and Community Lifestyle Commitment. 

REPORTS TO: Principal

Performance Expectations:

Team Teacher shall…

1. Meet regularly with team members to identify students who need academic, behavioral, or executive function support or enrichment.
2. Collaborate with faculty in planning and implementing classroom lessons as well as intervention (additional instruction) for students in targeted areas through the RtI process.
3. Work with team members to keep accurate and relevant data regarding RtI goals including progress monitoring.
4. Communicate with faculty and parents regarding student progress through meetings and/or student summaries.
5. Plan and deliver instruction with faculty team members in order to facilitate co-teaching and differentiated instruction.
6. Consult with Intervention Specialists (including gifted) to promote student learning in the classroom environment.
7. Give data regarding student learning related to a student’s IEP to the Intervention Specialist. 
8. Submit Individual Professional Development Plan (IPDP) and follow LPDC requirements.
9. Participate in PLCs and attend faculty meetings.
10. Follow school’s procedures and policies.
11. Follow all confidentiality laws and requirements. 
12. Coordinate with principal for exact schedule.
13. Other duties as assigned.

Additional Working Conditions: 

• Occasional exposure to blood, bodily fluids and tissue
• Occasional interaction with unruly students
• The ability to move unaided through the building, climbing of stairs, lifting of up to 25 pounds, and the ability to clearly communicate with others through written and verbal expression.
• Occasional evening work
• Occasional travel, e.g., attending workshop outside of district
• Occasional operation of a vehicle in inclement weather conditions
• Frequent repetitive hand motion, e.g., computer keyboard, calculator, writing

Materials Required for Submission: Anyone interested should send a resume and completed Certified Application to Human Resources at [email protected].

Lake Center Christian School is seeking a Secondary Intervention Specialist for the 2024-2025 school year. This position is an exempt contract position.

Base Salary:  $31,500 (actual amount determined by years of experience)

Qualifications:

1. A personal testimony of the saving grace and power of the Lord Jesus Christ
2. Bachelor degree from four-year college or university
3. Certification or licensure by the State of Ohio for the position or eligibility for such credentials.
4. All faculty members are required to have an ACSI certificate after their first year of employment. 
5. Testimony to an experience of salvation and a growing relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ. Be able to define and explain a Biblical worldview. 
6. Adequate background of Bible knowledge and the ability to impart biblical truth to students.
7. A member of or association with an evangelical Christian congregation and regular attendance including active support where affiliation is held.
8. A good moral reputation and strong family relationships. 
9. Ability to relate to and to work well with others.
10. Ability to plan, teach, and assess in a co-teaching environment. 
11. Possess an understanding and commitment to Christian education and a sense of call from the Lord into teaching.
12. Support of the Philosophy of Christian education, the educational goals, and the curriculum of Lake Center Christian School.
13. An understanding of and agreement with the Statement of Faith and Community Lifestyle Commitment. 

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

1. Knowledge of academic area and teaching methodology
2. Ability to plan, teach and assess in a co-teaching environment.
3. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
4. Effective, active listening skills
5. Organizational and problem solving skills
6. Ability to identify learning difficulties and recommend intervention activities
7. Training in varied methods of instructional design
8. Computer/word processing skills

Reports to: Director of Special Services

Performance Expectations:

1. Effectively manage the classroom and individual student behavior to maintain a positive learning environment
2. Maintain accurate and complete IEP records.
   1. Coordinate collection as well as interpret data provided by the Educational Team.
   2. Complete Jon Peterson Scholarship Program paperwork to meet deadlines. 
3. Provide guidance to parents, teachers and students to promote educational development of students with disabilities.
4. Attend parent/teacher conferences as needed.
5. Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with parents through effective use of interim reports, report cards and conferences.
6. Demonstrate knowledge of subject matter, particularly Math and ELA skills, and present clear explanations utilizing a variety of instructional techniques and media suitable to the level of learners.
7. Understand and follow the “Response to Intervention” (RtI) process for student success.
8. Provide appropriate intervention for qualifying students
9. Communicate and work closely with the general education teacher while developing each student’s intervention program
10. Work collaboratively with the educational team to provide appropriate accommodations and modifications to the general education curriculum.
11. Draft a schedule taking into consideration the least restrictive environment.
12. Assist the Director of Special Services with the preparation of Professional Development for faculty and staff. 
13. Participate in professional development meetings assigned committee work, staff meetings, extra-curricular activities and other professional responsibilities as assigned.
14. Attend faculty devotions, chapel services, and required faculty meetings according to weekly schedule.
15. Follow procedures and policies in the Employee Handbook.
16. Follow all confidentiality laws and requirements. 
17. Submit Individual Professional Development Plan (IPDP) and follow LPDC requirements.
18. Arrive sufficiently before the students to be prepared for his/her responsibilities – specific times outlined in the Employee Handbook.
19. Participate in professional development meetings assigned committee work, staff meetings, extra-curricular activities and other professional responsibilities as assigned.
20. Fulfill other reasonable duties as assigned by the school administration without expectation of additional compensation.

Additional Working Conditions: 

• Occasional exposure to blood, bodily fluids and tissue
• Occasional interaction with unruly students
• Frequent requirement to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, see, read, speak, reach, stretch with hands and arms, crouch, kneel, climb, and stoop
• Occasional evening work
• Occasional travel, e.g., attending workshop outside of district
• Occasional operation of a vehicle in inclement weather conditions
• Frequent repetitive hand motion, e.g., computer keyboard, calculator, writing
• Occasionally lift, carry, push, and pull various items up to a maximum of 25 pounds

Materials Required for Submission: Anyone interested should send a resume and completed Certified Application to Human Resources at [email protected].