Director of Academic Support

Unity Christian High School


Type of Job Full-Time
Job Category Instructional Staff
Post Date February 5, 2025

Job Description

Position Description: Unity Christian High School is seeking applications for a full time Director of Academic Support/Special Education for the 25-26 school year.  To learn more about the position, please contact Mr. Jon Holwerda at 712-737-4114 or at jholwerda@unitychristian.net.  Applications can be found on our website: https://www.unitychristian.net/employment


Job Requirements

  1. To challenge all students to fulfill the mission and vision of Unity Christian High School to serve God and neighbor in all aspects of life.
  2. To model and share Jesus Christ as being Lord of All.  
  3. To demonstrate outstanding content knowledge in their field of IEPs and 504s. 
  4. To use teaching strategies that are academically engaging and biblically distinct.
  5. To partner with parents, teachers, and local school districts to build up and train young people.
  6. To exhibit the characteristics of an effective Christian teacher. 
  7. To provide leadership in discipling students to be transformed by the application of the Knight’s Armor in all aspects of school life.
  8. To write, manage, and carry out IEPs and 504 plans.
  9. To lead the Academic Support room, staff of 7, and support teachers and paras in their roles within the school.


Education Requirements

  1. Excellent interpersonal skills notably in team building and conflict resolution.
  2.  Strong ability to integrate a biblical worldview into all duties.
  3. Strong technology and communication skills. We are a 1:1 school with Macbooks. 
  4. Ability to write, manage, and carry out IEPs and 504 plans.
  5. Bachelor's degree or advanced degree from an accredited college or university in the field of Special Education. 
  6. Preferred experience in the special education setting.
  7. Valid Iowa teaching certificate in 9-12 or K-12.


Related Benefits

  1. Health insurance for single and family plans.  
  2. 401K Program with a Board match up to 5%. 
  3. Continuing Education costs are 100% covered. 
  4. Pursuit of a Masters Degree is encouraged with financial help from the school.


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