SCHOOL INFORMATION

NorthPointe Christian Schools is an independent Christian school formed in 1972 serving over 1,000 preschool through high school students from over 120 churches. NPC's pairs academic excellence with a strong, Christ-centered environment to reach our mission of "equipping students to impact their world for Jesus Christ." 

POSITION SUMMARY

The purpose of this position is to partner with the NorthPointe Christian learning community toward building belonging through relationships, assisting learners toward knowing Christ as Savior, and encouraging the development of God-given potential. This position actively engages in NorthPointe Christian’s mission of “Equipping students to impact their world for Jesus Christ.”

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

• Support the School’s Foundational Statements and mission through word and deed.
• Join in expanding understanding of best practices for engaging all learners to the glory of God.
• Integrate Biblical principles and Scripture into daily activities.
• Minister to students through prayer, encouragement, and wise counsel.
• Provide caring, differentiated assistance to differently abled students in one on one, small group settings, and in the larger general education classroom setting.
• Assist with the modification of student activities/assignments and implementation of individualized student plans.
• Follow instructions and lesson plans given by ESS and general education teachers in instructional, spiritual, and social-emotional needs of the students. 
• Assist with knowing students well by logging observations and best practices.
• Participate in team meetings and professional development opportunities.
• Practice effective management practices reflecting respect and understanding of the students’ particular strengths and challenges.
• Make positive communication with team members, students, and parents a priority. 
• Be committed to respond to all communication requests within twenty-four hours.
• Be familiar with the handbook procedures and recommendations.
• Professionally represents the school in interactions with parents, community, staff, and students. Remain professional in attire and behavior.
• Maintain open communication with leadership regarding questions, concerns, and needs. Respect the confidential nature of the role with sensitive management of information within the school community; information should not be shared outside the context of ESS responsibilities.
• Encircle the needs of the ESS teaching team, their families, and students in prayer and celebrate the victories.

 QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

• Active Christian in agreement with and willing to sign the NorthPointe Christian School’s Foundational statements.
• Experience and patience with differently abled individuals.
• Openness to development of teaching skills.
• Flexibility in team/student demands.
• Discernment and creativity in meeting student needs.
• High School Diploma or GED required; some college experience preferred. 
• Reliable transportation to and from work.
• Able to pass required background checks and fingerprint screening.
• Exhibit the verbal ability to understand meaning of words, the ideas associated with them, and the ability to convey them to others clearly using oral expression and comprehension.
• Display a willingness to learn and share insights, tips, and strategies learned along the way.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Physically able to:
  • Frequently stand and sit for extended periods of time.
  • Frequently use manual dexterity and/or mobility to grasp and/or manipulate objects, operate equipment, and move around the classroom.
  • On occasion, engage with students while kneeling, squatting, stooping, or bending 50-70 degrees at the waist.
  • Perform daily repetitive movement of fingers and hands when writing and typing.
  • Read printed and electronic material daily. See with clarity objects using close, distant, and peripheral vision.
  • Sufficiently hear conversations in person and distinguish sounds clearly up to 20 feet.
• Must be able to maintain continuous safety of the students and respond quickly and appropriately to any threat toward their well-being.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment is a standard classroom, office, or gathering space. The noise level in the work environment is typically low to moderate, but occasionally high depending upon student population and activities.