Overview
Special Needs Ministry Assistant Coordinator Jobs in Leesburg, Virginia, USA at Cornerstone Chapel
Cornerstone Chapel
Children’s Ministry Special Needs Assistant Coordinator
Date: 01/09/2025
Job Summary
The Children’s Ministry Special Needs Assistant Coordinator at Cornerstone Chapel is a calm, caring individual with a heart to serve the special needs community and children’s ministry to show them the love of Christ. This individual is able to adapt effectively in difficult situations and work closely with other team members to ensure all individuals are cared for. Lastly, this individual demonstrates the fruit of the Spirit in all interactions with congregants, volunteers, and staff.
He or she will seek to perform all duties as unto the Lord, relying on the Holy Spirit for guidance, and completing all tasks with excellence.
Performance Dimensions and Tasks
Ministry Support
Communicates with Director or Special Needs (SpN) Coordinator concerning any needs, issues, or concerns.
Coordinates special events with Director and SpN Coordinator.
Trains and evaluates ministry volunteers.
Assists in generating appropriate curriculum scope and sequence.
Prepares curriculum and classrooms prior to each service.
Maintains all special needs classrooms by keeping them clean, stocked, and organized.
Monitors classrooms during service times and assists as needed.
Assists with special needs classroom shutdown and clean up after each service.
Administrative Support
Effectively communicates with ministry families and volunteers to provide support and direction as needed.
Evaluates and integrates new special needs participants with detailed intake documents, personal interviews with family, and review of special education accommodations.
Uses Fellowship One database software to communicate with volunteers and families, approve volunteer applications, and manage special events.
Schedules ministry volunteers for all services using Planning Center Online.
Job Specifications
Age: Minimum age of 18 required, minimum age of 21 preferred.
Education: Bachelor’s degree in special education/education preferred, high school diploma or GED required.
Experience: Experience in a special education classroom environment required, 3-5 years’ experience in a special education classroom preferred.
Knowledge: Disability awareness, volunteer management skills, ministry development.
Skills/Abilities: Public relations, interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Other Characteristics: Patient, teachable spirit; maintains composure under stress.
Job Context: Classroom environment on Sundays and Wednesdays including Christmas, Easter, and other special events; seated desk work remainder of week.
Job Status: Part-time, non-exempt.
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Title: Special Needs Ministry Assistant Coordinator
Company: Cornerstone Chapel
Location: Leesburg, Virginia, USA
Category: Education / Teaching (Special Needs / Learning Disabilities, Child Development/Support), Non-Profit & Social Impact (Child Development/Support)
