Job Location : Missoula,MT, USA
Position: Junior High School eacher
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 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 ones own area of responsibility and/or as assigned.
* Supervise such students 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 childs 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.