Long-Term Substitute Teacher Job Description Page 2

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Required Personal Qualities
It is expected that the teacher will...
Demonstrate sensitivity toward staff, parent, volunteers, and children, and an ability to interact effectively
with them.
Sign and live by the school's lifestyle statement as a condition for employment and continued
employment ministry.
Have the spiritual maturity, academic ability, and personal leadership qualities to “train a child in the way
he should go” (Proverbs 22:6).
Be an enthusiastic visionary, and encourager, and a self-starter with a high energy level.
Meet everyday stress with emotional stability, objectivity, and optimism.
Understand the importance of discernment, discretion, and confidentiality in the operation of the
classroom and school.
Display friendliness and a good sense of humor.
Display courtesy and patience in dealing with others.
Be a team player.
Use acceptable English in written and oral communication. Speak with clear articulation.
Respectfully submit and be loyal to the constituted authority.
Maintain a personal appearance that is a Christian role model of cleanliness, modesty, and good taste
consistent with school policy.
Essential Job Functions—Accountabilities
It is expected that the teacher will...
Spiritual Leadership
Motivate students to accept God's gift of salvation, and be a Christian witness and role model to them in
order to help them grow in their faith.
Reflect the purpose of the school, which is to honor Christ in every class and in every activity.
Maintain high standards of ethics, honesty, and integrity in all personal and professional matters.
Follow the Matthew 18 principle in dealing with conflict with students, parents, staff, and administration.
Academic Leadership
Integrate biblical principles and the Christian worldview throughout the curriculum and activities.
Teach classes as assigned following the prescribed scope and sequence as scheduled by the
administration.
Employ 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.
Use homework effectively for drill, review, enrichment, or project work.
Regularly assess the learning of students, and provide progress reports as required.
Respond in a timely manner to parent requests for help or information.
Participate in informal parent-teacher conferences.
Administrative Leadership
Have the ability to accomplish the goals and objectives assigned by the school administration and
school policy.
Understand supervision and how to lead in a positive manner.
Provide a good learning environment by keeping proper discipline in the classroom, and other places on
the school premises.
Meet regularly with other staff members to ensure coordination of programs and prompt problem
resolution.
Respect professional ethics that require confidentiality concerning the sharing of information about
children, parents, or staff.
Maintain regular and accurate records of attendance and grades to meet the demands for a
comprehensive knowledge of each student's progress.
Keep students, parents, and the administration adequately informed of student progress or deficiencies
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