Middle School Education Support Service Teacher

*Middle School Education Support Service Teacher* *Full-time, Exempt* *Reports to: Middle School Division Head * Job Description 2024-2025 Reporting to the Head of Middle School and directly supervised by the Middle School/Upper School Educational Support Services (ESS) Director, the ESS Teacher teaches self-motivated, hard-working Middle School students.
To ensure success in the pursuit of the School’s mission, the ESS Teacher should possess a deep commitment to and a passion for teaching and supporting students with diverse learning needs.
The candidate should possess strong leadership qualities that inspire, motivate, and develop students, providing comprehensive academic, emotional, and executive functioning support.
The ideal candidate should demonstrate the ability to collaborate effectively with all content teachers and be flexible and caring while holding students to high expectations in academic endeavors inside and outside of the classroom.
Finally, successful candidates should be committed to collaborative curriculum development and continued professional development.
Mission: Trinity School of Midland is a college preparatory community that provides a nurturing environment to enrich the mind, strengthen the body, enliven the soul, and inspire servant leadership.
_*Educational Support Services Teacher:*_ * Engages with small groups of students, usually 4-8 students per group.
He or she must be able to help students with all content area curriculum except World Languages (e.
g.
, Mathematics, Science, History, and Language Arts)- .
The specialist may coordinate meetings with administrators, teachers, advisors, and parents of students experiencing academic difficulties.
* Advocates for all students with all varieties of learning needs, documented as formal learning differences or not.
This includes coordinating student accommodations according to school policy.
* Communicates with the Division Head and faculty regarding current participants in the ESS program and attends divisional and departmental meetings as necessary.
* Serves as a Middle School Student Advisor * Contributes to the broader Trinity School community where applicable by participating in extracurricular activities, possibly including the athletic program, student life, overnight trips, lunch and carpool duties, and/or club programs.
* Implements school safety and security standards for students, staff, and visitors.
_*Required Qualifications*_ * Bachelor's degree in Education or a related field.
* Teaching experience preferred.
* Familiarity with secondary private/independent schools culture preferred.
* Experience designing and implementing a balanced, sequential, developmentally appropriate curriculum and engaging students in learning.
* Enthusiasm for and knowledge of the subject.
* Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development.
* Commitment to collaboration with instructors in other academic areas.
* Ability to communicate and work cooperatively with students, parents, faculty, staff, and administration.
* Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, including composing and proofreading.
* Excellent organizational skills and ability to establish priorities.
* Ability to use applicable computer programs and technology.
* Proven ability to maintain professionalism and tact in high-stress situations.
_*Physical Requirements*_ 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 accommodation will be made, absent hardship.
* Standing, walking, and sitting for long periods of time.
Usually needed intermittently for brief and long periods of time.
Frequency may vary depending on activities and location.
* Frequent reaching and hand dexterity for handling motor skills equipment and clerical tasks (such as handwriting, handling a clipboard, index cards, or notebooks, use of the telephone, keyboard, operating office tools and machines); manipulating small and medium size objects.
* Frequent bending during several hours while working with students.
Usually performed for 5 to 30 seconds at a time.
* Some squatting/kneeling may be needed for specific activities.
* Able to lift, push and pull up to 25 pounds.
Frequent lifting, pushing, and pulling up to 25 pounds.
_*Work Environment*_ * May deal with stressful situations in the normal course of duties, including a wide variety of challenges, deadlines, and a varied and diverse array of contacts.
* The work environment is a standard office, classroom, gymnasium, and/or outdoor setting.
The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate, but occasionally high depending upon student population and activities.
The employee is occasionally exposed to wet or humid conditions and/or outdoor weather conditions.
The employee may be exposed to bloodborne pathogens and/or bodily fluids.
The information contained in this job description is not an exhaustive list of the responsibilities or duties performed by this position.
Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
Interested candidates should apply electronically by submitting the following information to Rocio Cantu, Human Resources Director at rcantu@trinitymidland.
org * Letter of introduction to include your reasons for interest in the job.
* Resume to include educational background, relevant employment history, and references.
* Completed Trinity School Faculty Employment Application (Note: A “fillable” form can be downloaded at ) Additional information about Trinity School of Midland can be accessed on the school’s website at https://www.
trinitymidland.
org or by contacting Chrystal Myers, Head of Middle School, at cmyers@trinitymidland.
org Trinity School is committed to providing equal opportunity in all of our employment practices, including selection, hiring, promotion, transfer, and compensation, to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to age, race, color, sex, pregnancy, national origin, citizenship status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected status in accordance with the requirements of all applicable federal, state, and local laws unless a particular status protected by federal, state, or local laws contradicts the deeply held religious convictions of the School or the Church or an employee is covered by the ministerial exemption.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work for any employer in the U.
S.
on a full-time basis.
Trinity School of Midland will not sponsor applicants for work visas.
Job Types: Full-time, Contract Pay: $50,000.
00 - $65,000.
00 per hour Expected hours: 40 – 45 per week Benefits: * 401(k) * Dental insurance * Employee discount * Health insurance * Health savings account * Life insurance * Paid time off * Parental leave * Professional development assistance * Retirement plan * Tuition reimbursement * Vision insurance Grade levels: * Middle school Schedule: * Monday to Friday School type: * Private school * Religious school Ability to Relocate: * Midland, TX 79703: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: In person