Student Academic Services Teacher (2026-2027)

Job Title:  Student Academic Services Teacher 

Department: Student Academic Services

Job Type: 10-Month Contract, Full-Time

Reports To: Director of Student Academic Services

Work Schedule: Academic Year Per Contract  (Inservice begins July 31,2026)

POSITION OBJECTIVE: The major responsibility of this role is to consistently teach and model what it means to think in a Christ‐like way before his/her students and additionally, provide support services necessary to educate all students to ensure that they meet Indiana's academic standards. This will be completed through a Biblical worldview to guide the students into becoming developed, mature and responsible believers to the glory of God.  

QUALIFYING CHARACTERISTICS:  The employee is a Christian with an authentic and mature personal relationship with Jesus Christ in both their professional and personal life with a calling and commitment to Christian education. They are dedicated to the mission of Christian education and are fully aligned with GCA’s Statement of Faith and Employee Covenant. Please review our Statement of Faith Agreement.

EDUCATIONAL AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: 

Candidate must have a Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) in education or related field from an accredited college or university 

A valid Indiana Teaching License is required (special education mild interventions a plus)

A minimum of two (2) years of successful teaching experience is required

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Must be self-motivated

Ability to exercise a high degree of diplomacy

Demonstrate ability to accept and carry out high-level responsibilities while keeping information confidential

Demonstrated ability to make competent, professional decisions despite a heavy level of outside pressure

Highly organized with keen attention to detail

Exceptional follow-through abilities

Effective instructional delivery techniques

Excellent communication skills

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

Interventionist

Prepares learning plan and implements engaging delivery of instruction based on students’ needs

Provides high quality data-driven instruction to specific students to meet academic goals and standards

Supports students in the classroom via push-in model

Monitors, reports, and communicates student progress through data and monitoring tools

Uses identified research-based interventions focuses specifically on individual students needs

Establishes and maintains standard of pupil behavior and creates a safe, orderly and effective environment for learning

Participates in conferences as requested to report student progress

Assists with the universal screening and evaluation of students

Organize cumulative student files documenting learning plans, implementations, and progress

Collaborates with teachers and Student Academic Services coordinator on strategies and interventions

Participates in monthly grade level meetings

Participates in meetings with teachers, administration, and families to discuss student and progress

Maintains data-based documentation of continuous monitoring of student performance and progress

Communicates with teachers, administration, and families regarding student progress

Assist with identifying students for placement intervention groups

Provides diagnostic assessments for students as needed

Provides input for program development

Participates in school-wide, professional development, and continues to grow to maintain industry best practices

The above description covers the most significant duties performed but does not restrict the administration’s right to assign or reassign other reasonable duties, responsibilities, or expectations to this job at any time, with or without advance notice.  The information contained in the job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position.  Additional duties are performed by the individual currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned. 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:  Indoors 90% of the time; must be able to remain stationary for long periods of time while working with a PC, and must be able to move supplies, copier paper, up to 35 pounds.  Must be able to assist children for health and safety reasons.   

WORK ENVIRONMENT: Exposure to the elements when crossing campus.  Change in temperature/humidity; potential for excessive noise, using computer/monitor screen; Average classroom with exterior windows.