Special Needs Sunday School Teacher

Goshen Baptist Church – Job Description

The Special Needs Sunday School Teacher will teach a weekly children’s Sunday School class for children with special needs. The class will be on Sunday mornings from 9:30am-10:30am.

General Expectations:

Spiritual

1. Committed follower of Christ.

2. Possesses a sound knowledge of Scripture and an ability to teach children with special needs effectively.

3. Maintains a reputation of godliness, integrity, and Christian character.

4. Agrees to teach within the boundaries of the church’s doctrinal statement (Baptist Faith and Message 2000).

Professional

1. Possesses experience and training in working with children with special needs.

2. Is willing to be at Goshen Baptist Church on Sundays from 9:00am-12:00pm (3 hours) most Sundays and will notify supervisor when unable to be present.

Ministry

1. Seeks to minister to the whole family by providing a safe place for children with special needs to learn the Bible.

2. Possesses a love for and enjoyment of children with special needs and a desire to see them come to know, love, and follow Jesus.

3. Possesses a love for the glory of God and a desire to be used by Him to advance His kingdom.

Personal

1. Is an enthusiastic self-starter, encourager, and people-person.

2. Possesses excellent teaching and organizational skills.

Specific Responsibilities:

Special Needs Ministry

1. Coordinate with the senior pastor to ensure that an appropriate curriculum is used for the special needs classroom.

2. Coordinate with the senior pastor to ensure that all needed supplies for the special needs classroom are available.

3. Teach a one-hour Sunday School class on Sundays from 9:30am-10:30am for children with special needs.

General

1. Communicate in a timely manner and as effectively as possible using all available resources (email, social media, website, phone, bulletin, newsletter, bulletin board, etc.). Ensure communication with parents, church staff and leadership, and the congregation as a whole.

2. Work in concert with the gifts and talents of other staff members and volunteers and maintain a teamwork mentality.

3. Keep up-to-date records of class participation.

Remuneration: $100 per week.

Supervision: The senior pastor in consultation with the elders. After 6 months of employment, the elders and the employee will re-evaluate this job description to determine if any changes are necessary. Supervision will include a yearly evaluation based on the employee’s job description.

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