CCA Fort Lauderdale - Student Support Specialist​/Teacher

Position: 2026-27 CCA Fort Lauderdale - Student Support Specialist/Teacher
POSITION DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE:

Student Support Specialist/Teacher

DEPARTMENT:
Calvary Christian Academy

REPORTS TO:

ESE Administrator and Principal

STATUS: 10-month, Salary Exempt

At Calvary Christian Academy, a ministry of Calvary Chapel, we are a community of Christian believers who exist to make disciples of Jesus Christ through a biblical school environment that prepares students to glorify God spiritually, academically, and socially. Our vision is to reach our community and change our world. As a Minister and staff member, it is not only what we do, it is also who we are.

Purpose Statement:
The student support teacher works with small groups of students primarily in grades K-5 whose parents have requested and paid for assistance to meet the unique needs of their child. They provide specialized instruction in reading and/or math.

Scope:
This position is multifaceted in that the teacher maintains communication with students, parents, teachers, and administrators, with the primary focus on supporting students with learning difficulties.

Specific Responsibilities:

* Provide specialized instruction to students in their area of concern to promote their success in the classroom.

* Communicate student progress or lack of progress to ESE Administrator.

* Establish and maintain communication with parents.

* Communicate on a regular basis with students' classroom teachers.

* Create and update daily schedule on a regular basis.

* Motivate and encourage students.

* Keep accurate attendance and report to ESE Administrator on a monthly basis for billing purposes.

* Evaluate and document student progress on an ongoing basis to ensure their needs are being met.

* Maintain records on Student Support students.

* Develop and implement a behavior plan that is appropriate for each age level.

* Assist teachers in determining appropriate interventions and accommodations to use with students in the general education classroom.

* Participate in Child Study team meetings when necessary.

* Work with ESE Administrator and teachers to modify classroom environment and curriculum as needed.

* Provide training and support to teachers so they can effectively implement learning strategies in the classroom.

* Meet with the ESE Administrator and team to pray and plan for students' needs.

* Read CCA e-mails/ staff communications upon arrival, mid-day, and before departure, and respond if requested to do so.

* Attend Calvary Christian Academy staff meetings.

* Attend Calvary Chapel Fort Lauderdale staff meetings.

* Attend/participate in:
Back to School Night, and other School events the promote relationship building with students, parents and colleagues.

* Participates in the accreditation process for the school's continuous improvement plan.

* Participate in professional development to enhance job skills.

* Perform other duties as assigned by supervisors.

* Able to lift 40 pounds

Reporting Relationship:
This position reports to the ESE Administrator and the Elementary Principal.

Qualifications/Skills/Gifts:

* Model Christ in word and deed.

* A strong personal commitment to Jesus Christ

* A strong commitment to the philosophy and mission of Calvary Chapel, as well as the educational philosophies of Calvary Christian Academy

* The call of God to serve Him at Calvary Christian Academy

* Excellent interpersonal skills with children, parents, and colleagues

* Evidence of the working of the Holy Spirit in words and actions

* The gift of teaching

* Bachelor's degree or higher

* Specialized training in meeting the needs of students with disabilities. (Lindamood-Bell, Orton Gillingham, NILD, etc)

* Completion of , or working towards, level four servant requirements

* Florida State Certification in Elementary Education Special Education and/or Florida Professional Certification, ACSI Certification, or CSI Certification

* Computer skills

* Organizational skills

Work Schedule:

Scheduled determined according to the Supervisor's needs.

This is a 10-month position with no summer hours