JOB DESCRIPTION FOR

JIM ELLIOT CHRISTIAN HIGH SCHOOL CLASSROOM TEACHER

Function and Scope

Prayerfully help students think, live, love and lead as a Christian through the delivery of subject matter, skills, and attitudes that will contribute to student development as mature, able, and responsible Christian men and women to the praise and glory of God.

Reporting Relationships

Reports directly to the Principal

Evaluated annually by administration; observed on formal and informal basis throughout the year.

Personal Qualifications

The teacher shall be one who has received Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord. The teacher shall be a member in good standing of a local church and shall lead a mature Christian Life. He shall be a person with spiritual, academic and leadership abilities that will allow him/her to “train up a child in the way he should go.” The teacher shall reflect the purpose of the school to honor Christ in every class and in every activity.

Professional Qualifications

The teacher shall be a college graduate and one who feels called to God to the teaching profession. The teacher will be ACSI certified or secure ACSI certification within a year after employment. The Board shall consider all qualifications and as the Board deems necessary, may add other qualifications.

Spiritual Duties

1. Seeks to role model in speech, actions, and attitude, a consistent daily walk with Jesus Christ.
2. Sets example of the importance of prayer, church membership, church attendance, Scripture memorization and study, witnessing, and unity in Christian fellowship.
3. Follows the Matthew 18 principles in dealing with students, parents, administration, staff, and board.
4. Shows support for the role of parents as primarily responsible before God for their child’s education and assists them in the task.
5. Encourages students to accept God’s gift of salvation and grow in their faith.

7.    Emphasizes to students the reality of their worth to Christ.

Instructional Duties

1. Integrates Biblical principles and the Christian philosophy throughout the curriculum.
2. Demonstrates mastery of the subject material.
3. Uses valid teaching techniques to achieve curriculum goals and affect student learning.
4. Teaches classes as assigned and scheduled by the administrator.
5. Plans a program of study that, as much as possible meets the individual needs, interest, and abilities of the students, challenging each to do his best work.
6. Prepares and submits weekly lesson plans for the administrator’s review.
7. Employs a variety of instructional aids, methods, and materials that will provide for creative teaching to reach the whole child – spiritual, mental, physical, social, and emotional.
8. Plans through approved channels the balanced use of field trips, guest lecturers, and other media.
9. Uses homework effectively for drill, review, enrichment, or project work.
10. Assesses the learning of students on a regular basis and provides  progress reports as required.
11. Keeps proper discipline in the classroom and on the school premises for a good teaching environment.
12. Sets time aside for scheduling parent/student conferences to promote learning skills of the child.

Non-Instructional Duties

1. Cooperates with the board and administration in implementing all policies, procedures, and directives governing the operation of the school.
2. Maintains regular, accurate and timely attendance and grade records to meet the demands for a comprehensive knowledge of each student’s progress.
3. Keeps students, parents, and the administration adequately informed of student deficiencies and gives sufficient notice of failure.
4. Maintains a clean, attractive, well-ordered classroom.
5. Accepts a share of responsibility for extra-curricular activities as assigned.
6. Provide children with a safe, loving, and nurturing environment.

Professional Duties

1. Utilizes educational opportunities and evaluation processes for professional growth.
2. Seeks the counsel of the administrator, colleagues, and parent and is teachable.
3. Provides input and recommendations for administrative and managerial functions in the school. Follows established school policies, procedures and guidelines in a spirit of positive cooperation.
4. Attends and participates in scheduled devotional, committee, and JECHS meetings.
5. Knows the procedures for dealing with issues of an emergency nature.
6. Contributes to the general improvement of the school program.

Personal Duties

1.       Demonstrates the character qualities of enthusiasm, courtesy, flexibility, integrity, gratitude, kindness, self-control, perseverance, and punctuality.

2. Meets everyday stress with emotional stability, objectivity, and optimism.
3. Exercises friendliness and consideration, treating each student impartially.
4. Submits respectfully and is loyal to constituted authority.
5. Maintains a personal appearance that is a role model of cleanliness, modesty, and good taste.
6. Uses acceptable English in written and oral communication. Speaks with clear articulation.
7. Develops and maintains rapport with students, parents, and staff to promote a positive learning environment.
8. Recognizes the need for good public relations. Represents the school in a favorable and professional manner to the constituency and general public.

Work Schedule

190 day contract: Up to 180 classroom instructional days plus 10 work days.

Daily hours: 30 minutes before instructional day begins until 30 minutes after student dismissal

Attendance and participation in appropriate school events

Additional duties as assigned by the Principal.