High School Teacher - Rowland Heights, United States - Southlands Christian Schools

Description

JOB SUMMARY

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• As ministers in a Christian school, teachers should be committed to personal prayer and to regular participation in school prayer and devotional time.
• Plans and develops course of study suitable for a particular grade level following curriculum guidelines of school and state requirements.
• Develops and presents specific lesson plans, using a variety of means, including lectures, projects, group discussions, exhibits, field trips, audiovisual and library resources, computers, and the Internet.
• Prepares assignments and tests for in-school preparation and homework. Monitors, assists, corrects, and grades student performances.
• Conducts standardized tests in accordance with school policies and state law.
• Maintains order in classroom, and, in conjunction with administrative staff, administers discipline when necessary to achieve proper behavior. May prescribe extra assignments or detention in cases of student misconduct.
• May be required to share, with other teachers and aides, lunchroom duties and responsibilities for monitoring halls and lunch periods.
• Counsels students when academic difficulties or behavioral problems arise.
• Keeps records of academic performance, attendance, and social acclimation. Reports on all aspects of student development for school records and parents; conducts parent-teacher conferences on both a regularly scheduled and as-needed basis.
• Consults with other professionals where there appears to be evidence of learning disabilities or problems of social adjustment. Coordinates decisions with parents concerning any specialized intervention that appears warranted. Reports cases of suspected child abuse according to state law.
• Works with guidance counselor in helping student to select course of study or college.
• Recommends promotion and/or placement of students in appropriate classroom situation for ensuing year.
• Performs related duties, such as sponsoring a student organization or activity.
• Participates in faculty meetings, educational conferences, professional training seminars, and workshops.
• All other duties as assigned.

ADDITIONAL DIMENSIONS:

• Teachers should arrive on time and stay until relieved or students have departed. Students should never be left alone without an attending adult. Volunteers are not to be considered as adequate in this regard unless assigned by the administration. Appropriate personal behavior, attire and promptness on the part of the teacher does much to encourage the same from students. Teachers should personally model and teach promptness, responsibility as well as other positive work habits.
• Teachers should be informed concerning and be positively supportive of school policies and practices. Teachers are responsible to familiarize themselves with the parent/student handbook and the employee handbook. Differences, if any, should be discussed in an appropriate format and be conducive to resolution and harmony. Teachers will be informed of and read each year the School Policy Manual and be aware of any changes/updates.
• Teachers will abide by all safety guidelines as described in the school safety program and report any hazards to the school Safety Coordinator.

The preceding functions have been provided examples of the types of work performed by employees assigned to this job classification.

Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind work assignments and to make reasonable accommodations as needed.

This position is classified as exempt, meaning more than 50 percent of the employee's time is spent performing exempt job duties consistent with this job description.

If the employee finds that actual job duties change from those described here so that the employee is not performing exempt duties more than 50 percent of the time, the employee must immediately inform management.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Single Subject Teaching Credential
• Willingness to continue professional courses as required according to ACSI guidelines.
• Desire to work with secondary school-aged children; specialized training for dealing with that age

group is a definite asset.

• Excellent computer skills. Proficient in Microsoft software and other LMS software a plus.
• TB Clearance within last four years.
• Criminal Justice Fingerprint clearance.
• Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986: An Eligibility Verification Form (I-9) will be

required along with the supporting documents listed on the I-9 form.


KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Have a thorough knowledge and understanding of the philosophy and objectives of the school.
• Maintains a cooperative relationship with the Administrative Team.
• Keep the board informed on the issues, needs, and operation of the school system at all levels.
• Seek and accept constructive evaluation of his/her own job performance.
• Is a positive leader to the school and staff and seeks to establish a posit