Program for College Readiness (PCR) Instructor

Houston Christian (HC) is accepting applications from qualified candidates for the position of Program for College Readiness (PCR) Instructor. Under the guidance of the Principal and the PCR Director, the PCR Instructor is responsible to focus on enriching all components of academic skills for incoming HC students with learning differences through classroom instruction. The PCR Instructor interfaces with teachers of PCR students to assure that these students are getting the skills and the support they need. This is an exempt, full-time, 10 month position.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s degree and Special Education, preferred.
• Experience in working with students with learning differences.
• Experience in strategy instruction is beneficial.
• Strong communication and public relations skills with ability to communicate effectively in both written and oral forms with all levels of administration, both internal and external to the school, parents and collegiate personnel.
• Strong work ethic, energetic, enthusiastic, flexible.
• Collaborative, servant leadership-oriented management.
• Ability to manage several groups and projects simultaneously.
• Have a high regard for confidentiality.
• Ability to build relationships with teachers, students, and parents.
  Possess a strong knowledge and understanding of techniques and strategies used with differentiated instruction with students with special needs.
• Able to teach and communicate effectively with students of varying grade and learning ability levels.
• Able to work 1:1 with students to gain insight into and teach compensatory skills to assist students in their specific areas of deficit.
• Able to evaluate HC classroom curriculum and determine needed strategy and skill instruction for PCR students and demonstrate flexibility to changing needs. Possess strong organization and time management practices.
• Demonstrate a commitment to ongoing professional development.
• Accept supervision and assigned tasks with a willing spirit and possess the ability to work in a team environment.
• Have a high regard for confidentiality.
• Demonstrate a commitment to ongoing professional development.
• Adhere to policies in the HC Faculty/Staff Manual and Student/Parent Handbook.
• Represent the school in a positive light.
• Be a Christian and committed to the mission and values of Houston Christian High School.
  

Qualified candidates must be skilled and have a passion for the instruction and development of the PCR and students with learning differences. The teacher will continually develop, adapt, and incorporate study skills, organization, testing strategies, and time management skills that are most vital to student success at HC.The successful candidate will be energetic and creative and possess a vision for excellence at the high school level, a strong work ethic, and a desire to achieve success, as evidenced by growth in the program. Contribution to the life of the school outside the classroom is expected. Occasional after school, evening or weekend hours will be necessary.

While HC gives preference to members of the Christian faith, the School is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis [“protected class”] including, but not limited to: veteran status, uniform service member status, race, color, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth, or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law except those exclusions specifically provided to Religious Organizations. The School is a Religious Organization as defined by Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Codeå and accordingly reserves the right to employ persons who profess a Christian faith and have a philosophy of ministry similar to ours.