Student Success Services Testing Center Specialist

SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITIES: The Student Success Services Testing Center Specialist will provide support to classroom teachers by providing extended time, clarification of directions, oral testing, a reader and other accommodations on assessments and projects for SSS students throughout the day.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Work with classroom teachers and appropriate SSS Coordinator and/or Director of Student Success Services to provided testing accommodations to SSS students.
• Administer assessments as directed by classroom teachers.
• Maintain complete and accurate records of student's attendance.
• Provide a nurturing and supportive learning environment that encourages student responsibility.
• Establish and maintain standards of student behavior required to run an orderly and productive environment.
• Other duties as assigned by the Director of Student Success Services.

QUALIFIED APPLICANTS:

• Must be a born-again believer in Jesus Christ; be involved with an evangelical, protestant church of like faith and practice; and agree with the philosophies, Statement of Faith, and Statement of Christian Life Commitment of Southside Christian School.
• Have a commitment to the mission, philosophy, goals, and objectives of Christian schooling as expressed by Southside Christian School demonstrated by their eligible children enrolled in Southside Christian School.
• Must be a spiritually mature, veteran Christian leader who agrees with the school's Mission, Vision, Values, Biblical Beliefs, Statement of Christian Life Commitment, and Statement of Faith.
• Must be able to articulate a deep understanding of a biblically informed philosophy of Christian education.
• Must have experience working directly with students. Experience in a school setting is preferred.
• Manage a classroom/small group setting effectively.
• Demonstrate excellence in planning, teamwork, and communication.
• Be creative, have a strong work ethic, can think "outside the box," and are able to work effectively as part of a team.
• Strong communication and presentation skills are required.
• Bachelor's Degree, special education preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.