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School Mission Statement: The mission of The King’s Table Schoolhouse is to provide innovative learning opportunities for children of all abilities, in an environment rich in God’s kindness. -2 Samuel 9

We will fulfill the mission by:

• Partnering with parents to provide high quality education
• Providing small, intimate class groups
• Tailoring academic and functional learning to each child
• Fostering positive relationships within the classroom and the community
• Incorporating purposeful field trips
• Cultivating a Christ-centered culture

Vision: The vision of TKT Schoolhouse is to serve special education students along with typical students in a setting where they can learn about Jesus. We believe that all students deserve a seat at the King’s Table.

Reports to/Evaluated by: Executive Director

Education & Experience: Bachelor’s Degree in Special Education and a minimum of 2 years experience working with special needs individuals.

Spiritual/Personal Qualifications:

• Have received Jesus Christ as his/her personal Savior.
• Be a practicing, church-going, Christ follower.
  Believe that the Bible is God’s Word and standard for faith and daily living.
• Be a Christian role model in attitude, speech, and actions toward others.
• Be in whole-hearted agreement with the school’s Statement of Faith, mission and vision statement.
• Recognize the role of parents as primarily responsible before God for their children’s education and be prepared to assist them in that task.
• Meet everyday stress with emotional stability, objectivity, and optimism.
• Maintain a personal appearance that is a Christian role model of cleanliness, modesty, good taste, and in agreement with school policy.
• Maintain high standards of ethics, integrity and honesty in personal and professional matters.
• Respectfully submit and be loyal to constituted authority.

Essential Functions:

• Embed practical life skills into daily learning.
• Instruct each student with the guidance of the Holy Spirit.
• Provide a learning environment that is safe, clean, well-ordered, cheerful, and inviting for all students.
• Engage students by using all 5 senses during instructional opportunities.
• Create opportunities for disabled students and typical students to learn together.
• Create a partnership with parents to design their child’s educational program which includes creating and monitoring learning goals.
• Assist in planning, organizing and implementing activities to support community based instruction.
• Tailor learning materials to each student’s individual needs.
• Partner with the executive director in selecting and/or creating curriculum necessary to fulfill each student’s educational plan.
  Integrate prayer into the classroom, and if necessary pray with students and their families teaching them to rely on God at all times.
• Develop and maintain rapport with students, parents, and staff by treating others with friendliness, dignity, and consideration.
• Seek the counsel of the Administrator, colleagues, and parents while maintaining a teachable attitude.
• Prepare appropriate weekly lesson plans including instructional objectives, planned activities, Biblical integration, assessments, and resources.
• Utilize appropriate assessment techniques to inform and evaluate student learning and progress.
• Implement effective classroom management techniques and support students with positive behavior management.
• Implement strategies recommended by related services.
• Respond to all parent and staff communications in a timely manner.
• Complete a daily communication log for each student.
• Conduct regular meetings with parents to keep them updated.

Position Specifications:

• The King’s Table Schoolhouse utilizes a model similar to that of a one room schoolhouse. The applicant will be required  to manage a small classroom of 10-12 students with students varying in age (K-8) and ability.
• Required work days will be determined by the school calendar with additional days for training, collaboration, and classroom prep.
• Teacher hours are 8:30 am – 3:30 pm.
• Starting salary ranging from $35,000-$40,000
• TKT Schoolhouse seeks to support students with varying levels of ability. Our student population the 1st year will range from upper elementary to early high school and student disabilities may range from mild levels of need comparable to learning support or more significant levels of need comparable to a life skills classroom.

To apply, please submit the following items to [email protected]

• Resume
• Special Education Certification
• Department of Human Services Child Abuse
• History Clearance
• Pennsylvania State Police Request for Criminal Records Check
• Federal Criminal History Record Information (CHRI)
• References: 1 professional, 1 church related (ie: small group leader, pastor, elder, ministry leader, etc.), and 1 personal (non-family member). Please include name, relationship, phone number, and email address.