World Languages

Position: Junior High and High School World Languages Teacher

Classification: Full-Time

Reports to: JH/HS Principal, Valley Christian School

Qualifications:

The teacher shall be one who is called to the teaching profession, and who is a college graduate, with the appropriate OPI certification and ACSI Certificate or ability to obtain ACSI certification. 3+ years of teaching experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities:

Academic Excellence

The teacher has the major responsibility of instruction through the curriculum assigned by the Principal. In the implementation of this responsibility, he/she is expected to:

• Teach regularly scheduled classes as assigned by the Principal.

• Develop each of his/her students spiritually, academically, socially and physically to their individual highest potential.

• Embrace and employ the methodologies of a Professional Learning Community. The effectiveness of teaching will be evaluated through a rigor/relevance/relationship grid.

• Maintain classroom discipline and management effectively.

• For each class taught a list of ten essential learning outcomes will be written. Every effort will be made to ensure that every student reaches these outcomes and that most will greatly exceed these.

• Keep student lesson plans, assignments, grades, attendance and behavior records current using RenWeb. Keep a record of materials and textbooks assigned to students.

• Complete Curriculum Trak assignments and stay up-to-date.

• Maintain a safe and positive environment. Be aware and attentive to any special needs of students.

• Attend teacher meetings, in-services, devotions and other functions of the school when related to one’s own area of responsibility and/or as assigned.

• Supervise such student’s activities as the Principal may assign.

• Attend at least one major fund-raising event and support the school by attending alumni events. Teachers are expected to attend co-curricular events regularly, especially when you have current students involved.

• No parent(s) should be surprised by the progress of their student. There will be regular positive and negative communications with parents regarding their child’s progress.

• Use peacemaking principles in disciplining students, and in relationships with the administration and staff.

• Establish a sense of trust and fairness within the classroom.

• Seek professional development opportunities so that appropriate subject knowledge is attained, best teaching practices are implemented, and personal strengths are maximized in the classroom.

• Develop personal relationships with students as much as possible with the goals of being a mentor/disciplinary in the lives of students.

• Other duties as assigned by the Head of School and/or JH/HS Principal.

• Adhere to the policies of the school as set forth through the handbook and as approved during the year.