Secondary English Teacher

Life CHRISTIAN SCHOOL

JOB DESCRIPTION

Secondary English Teacher

1. Job Title: Teacher

2. Education and Experience Required: A baccalaureate or higher degree in field related to education and an ACSI teacher credential – or if on a professional improvement plan with approval of the School Administrator and the Advisory Council.

Work Hours: Three to six classes plus prep per day. Monday-Friday during school year.

3. Contracted by: School Principal with approval of the School

Superintendent

4. Responsible to: School Principal

5. Supervises: Aides, Volunteers, Students

6. Evaluation: Teacher performance will be evaluated twice yearly. Details are found in the Life Christian School Staff Handbook and this job description.

1. Required Personal Qualities:
   
   ❖ Acknowledge Jesus Christ as personal Lord and Savior. A commitment to

Jesus Christ and His work as evidenced in one's life and in one's relationship by the fruit of the Spirit: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. (Galatians 5:22)

❖ Demonstrate character qualities of enthusiasm, courtesy, flexibility and eager cooperation with staff members, students, parents, church and school administrators.

❖ Have a pleasing personality - warm and gracious, relating to people in a positive manner.

❖ Fully agree with the mission statement, statement of faith and philosophy statement of the school .

❖ Be an adherent or member in good standing of a church with a Statement of Faith in agreement with Life Christian School's Statement of Faith; and support the church with regular attendance, tithes and offerings.

❖ Be a Christian separate from worldly habits, such as smoking, drinking, lying, gossiping, immoral conduct and other such activities.

❖ Endeavor to walk in holiness and temperance to be an example to the students.

❖ Recognize the role of parents as primarily responsible before God for their children's education and be prepared to assist them in that task.

❖ Uphold and follow all policies listed in the staff and student/parent handbooks and contract.

1. General Description of Job:
   
   ❖ Reflects the purpose of the school, which is to honor Christ in every class and in every activity.
   
   ❖ Cooperates with the School administration in implementing all policies, procedures, and directives governing the operation of the school.
   
   ❖ Integrates Biblical principles and the Christian philosophy of education throughout the curriculum and activities.
   
   ❖ Teaches all subjects in assigned grade level as prescribed by the school principal.
   
   ❖ Prepares course objectives, lesson plans, and syllabi following curriculum guidelines/requirements of the school and state.
   
   ❖ Lectures, demonstrates and uses audiovisual aids and computers to present academic, social, and motor skill subject matter to class.
   
   ❖ Plans a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students, challenging each to do his/her best work.

❖ Utilizes valid teaching techniques to achieve curriculum goals within the framework of the school's philosophy.

❖ Employs a variety of instructional aids, methods, and materials that will provide for creative teaching to reach the whole child: spiritual, mental, social and physical.

❖ Plans through approved guidelines the balanced classroom use of field trips, guest speakers, and other media.

❖ Maintains a clean, orderly, suitable learning environment in classroom.

❖ Teaches rules of conduct and maintains discipline.

❖ Has materials, supplies, and equipment for each lesson ready at the start of the lesson or instructional activity.

❖ Uses homework effectively for drill, review, enrichment, or project work.

❖ Prepares, administers and scores tests.

❖ Assigns, reviews and scores homework lessons and special projects.

❖ Keeps accurate records of student grades and attendance and prepares progress reports and report cards as outlined by the school principal.

❖ Evaluates student performance and discusses the student's performance with school principal and parents.

❖ Supervises students at all times during school day or school events.

❖ Instructs students as needed regarding academic or behavior problems.

❖ Consults with school principal regarding students' unresolved academic or behavior problems.

❖ Recognizes the need for good public relations. Represents the school in a favorable and professional manner to the school's constituency and the general public.

❖ Deals with others Biblically as outlined in the staff handbook.

❖ Attends and participates in scheduled devotionals, in-service, retreats, open house, programs, faculty meetings and special events.

❖ Knows and follows the procedures as outlined in the staff handbook.

❖ Informs the administration in a timely manner if unable to fulfill any duty assigned.

❖ Prepares adequate information and materials for a substitute teacher.

1. Job Description – Supplemental Functions
   
   ❖ Supervise extra-curricular activities, organizations and outings as assigned.
   
   ❖ Utilize educational opportunities and evaluation processes for professional growth.
   
   ❖ Provide input and constructive recommendations for administrative and managerial functions in the school.
   
   ❖ Support the broader program of the school by attending extra-curricular activities when possible.
   
   ❖ Perform any other duties which may be assigned by the administration.

10. Ability to operate the following: photocopier, computer, printer, overhead projector, resource equipment

11. Vehicles or Moving Equipment Driven as Part of Job: N/A

12. Amount of Each Day Spent: Standing 50% Walking 30% Sitting 20%

Total 100%

13. Employee Works: Inside 95% Outside 5%

14. Work Environment: Classrooms have a teacher to student ratio of 1:20.

Classrooms are air-conditioned with carpeted floors. Playground has concrete, grassy and bark areas.

15. Possible Job Modifications:

❖ Teacher can assign a student helper to move equipment and hand out/collect student papers.

❖ Teacher can alternate sitting and standing as needed.

❖ Teacher can utilize overhead projector and/or computer to reduce reaching required for writing on the whiteboard.

❖ Teacher can be exempted from playground duty or after school activity supervision on a temporary basis.

16. Physical Activity Required to Perform Job: This information should be provided to physician performing fit-for-duty and/or pre-employment physical.

Rating: F = Frequently O = Occasionally S = Seldom

While performing job, employee required to: How often

Twist -F

Stoop/bend -F

Squat -F

Kneel -O

Crawl -S

Climb Ladders -S

Climb Stairs -O

Walk on uneven ground -O

Total Hours Performed Daily if working full-time

Physical Activity Required Never Less

than 1

Lifting under 10 pounds X

Lifting 10-25 pounds X

Lifting 25-50 pounds X

Lifting over 50 pounds X

Carrying under 10 pounds X

Carrying 10-25 pounds X

Carrying 25-50 pounds X

Carrying over 50 pounds X

Pushing/Pulling under 10 pounds X

Pushing/Pulling 10-25 pounds X

Pushing/Pulling 25-50 pounds X

Pushing/Pulling over 50 pounds X

Reaching above shoulder height X

Reaching at shoulder height X

Reaching below shoulder height X

Talking X

Hearing X

Vision X

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $26, $43,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person