Rosslyn Academy Learning Support Teacher Jobs in Kenya

Rosslyn Academy Learning Support Teacher Jobs in Kenya

Nature & Scope

To provide the instruction necessary to facilitate positive growth in all students and to ensure the
development of their God-given gifts for Christ-like service in the world community.

Professional Responsibilities

Modeling & Leadership

Model a personal commitment to Christ and Christian living

Strive to inspire others to Christian commitment and living

Maintain a positive Christian spiritual environment

Consistently model professionalism

Follow the Matthew 18 principle in resolving conflict when dealing with students, parents, staff and administration

Exhibit characteristics of being a lifelong learner

Maintain a positive classroom environment focused on growth and excellence

Provide leadership that ensures all activities of the classroom are congruent with the school
vision and mission

Model, teach, and believe in the understandings related to neurodiverse learning.

Curriculum and Instruction

Ensure instruction and assessments are in alignment with the curriculum and the mission of the school

Use a variety of instructional and assessment strategies within Learning Support sessions that fully support the curriculum and mission of the school

Relate subject matter to Christian life and Biblical teaching

Create a classroom environment that is pleasant, culturally sensitive and nurturing

Implement effective student relationships that promote effective student learning

Incorporate appropriate technology to support the fulfillment of lesson objectives

Supervision

Consult frequently and regularly with the members of the Elementary Learning Support Team.

Provide supervision of students at school activities

Teaching Duties

Provide reading interventions to struggling students

Communicate student progress with teachers and parents as scheduled and/or needed as advised by the Elementary Learning Support Team.

Consult with teachers to support students in the classrooms

Provide services to individual or groups of students on the caseload

Provide students with accommodations during standardized testing

Review/practice emergency procedures

Maintain and request materials and supplies each school year

Be alert to classroom repair needs

Bring effective closure to each school year and complete the End-of-Year Checklist

Perform school-related duties as requested or assigned by administrators that enhance the
“student life,” mission and vision of the school which may require work beyond the typical school
day

Communication & Collaboration

Maintain an attitude of openness and desire for communication

Ensure effective communication with parents and students

Maintain professional relationships with colleagues, students, and parents and follow the
Matthew 18 principle in resolving conflict with others

Work cooperatively with

other members of the Learning Support Team, teachers, principals, and
other staff.

Work with other Student Support Services to improve coordination of care

Attend and participate in school meetings

Serve on committees to support the overall school programs

Professional Development

Annually submit a written list of professional goals to the Principal/Coordinator and Director of
Professional Development

Participate in scheduled in-service, curriculum planning and professional development activities

Participate in the Teacher Self Assessment Rubric (TSAR) program as part of the school’s
self-evaluation process

Remain abreast of current developments in technology, learning, and instructional theory

Take ownership of professional goals and development

Knowledge and experience in the following:

Decoding strategies,

Basic reading strategies,

Comprehension strategies

Ability to provide useful reading accommodations for teachers

Ability to implement useful reading accommodations

Experience in researched based best practices that support struggling readers

Experience in K-5 intervention strategies to support struggling readers

Qualifications

Demonstrate commitment to Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord

Exhibit a continuing sense of God’s calling to service at Rosslyn Academy

Demonstrate a respect for diversity of culture

Demonstrate an appreciation for the diversity of the body of Christ

Possess a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited post-secondary university in Education

Hold a valid teaching certificate, preferably with a specialty in Special Education (or equivalent) from an authorized governmental agency in North America and/or the Association of Christian Schools International, OR have significant experience or specialization in interventions for students with learning disabilities.

Have two years of successful teaching experience

Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing

Demonstrate the ability to use technology for word processing, data management and communications

Demonstrate a life congruent with the Basic Tenets of Rosslyn Academy

Previous international travel and/or teaching experience is preferred

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; Rosslyn Academy Learning Support Teacher Jobs in Kenya

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