About this role
All staff members will work toward the following:
• To associate closely with God through prayer, study of the Bible, regular communion, and church attendance.
• To be open-minded, tolerant, and have a positive outlook on life.
• To be sensitive to the needs of others, care about the feelings of others, show Christian concern for all, maintain confidences, and be respectful of others.
• To make a good appearance – dress and style as appropriate.
• To show the love of Christ in their discipline.
• To recognize that each child is a special gift of God and as such deserves to have his/her individual needs met both spiritually and academically.
• Create an atmosphere that gives each child the opportunity to feel confident about him/herself and be successful.
• Will work as a team member with all personnel of the school, church, and School Board.
• To be willing to grow both spiritually and professionally.
• To have a wholesome parish viewpoint and participate in an activity or service of the parish.
• To work toward a personal knowledge of each child and his/her family.
Teacher Responsibilities:
• It is important to realize that teaching is the primary task of the teacher. Other tasks, although important, are not to be so time-consuming that they detract from the effectiveness of teaching.
• Outside employment or other activities must not interfere.
Professional Responsibilities of the Teacher:
• Holds a minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree.
• When possible, is a called teacher and a member in good standing of Cross Lutheran Church and School.
• Is a state-certified educator.
• When the certificate is received by the teacher, it should be taken to the office of the principal where a copy will be made and placed on file. The original certificate will be returned to the owner.
• Maintain proper state certification.
• Each teacher must have on file in the principal’s office a copy of his/her transcripts from each college from which they have received a degree or credits toward a degree.
Personal Responsibilities of the Teacher:
• Evidences of a lifestyle that reflects a growing relationship with Christ.
• Uses correct language, is tactful, is courteous, and is an effective listener.
• Is able to clearly articulate the objectives of the Lutheran school.
• Evidences a love for teaching children.
• Attends and participates in church activities.
• Called staff are required to maintain regular Church and Sunday morning Bible Study attendance at Cross Lutheran Church and School.
Professionalism of the Teacher:
The following elements are considered to be of primary consideration in the concept of “professionalism.” Maintaining high standards in each of these areas will enable an individual to attain a high degree of professionalism at Cross Lutheran Church and School:
• Attitude toward one’s career and its responsibilities
• Appropriate conduct
• Ability and willingness to keep abreast of recent advances in education.
• Personal appearance.
• Set an example for students which will encourage mutual respect.
Administrative Responsibilities of the Teacher:
• Is responsible for implementing policies adopted by the congregation and the School Board.
• Is responsible for assisting with special school programs, religious services, projects, and extra-curricular activities which are assigned as duties.
• Will provide proposed expenditures to the principal prior to the annual budget preparation.
• Will report for the school day at least by 7:50 a.m. for a staff devotion.
• Will remain at school until at least 4:00 p.m. each day unless excused by the principal.
• Uses correct written forms and procedures.
Educational Responsibilities of the Teacher:
• Communicates effectively with pupils, commending and reinforcing appropriate conduct and achievement of pupils.
• Is effective and fair in classroom control.
• Uses wholesome motivational techniques.
• Has written lesson plans submitted weekly.
• Keeps the classroom appearance interesting, stimulating, neat and pleasant.
• Arranges the classroom so the optimum instruction can take place.
• Cooperates with the custodian by having children straighten the room at end of the day.
• Relates instruction to the Christian objectives of the school.
• Maintains accurate records of students’ attendance and achievement.
• Executes the standardized testing program, records, studies, and utilizes the results.
• Handles clerical work involved in scheduling field trips and visits by pupils.
• Must be continually prepared so that optimum instruction can take place.
• Must be accountable to the principal.
• Inform parents of their child’s progress by issuing quarterly report cards.
• Must keep on-line records current and accurate for the sake of parent monitoring of student progress on a regular basis.
• Keep principal informed of problems or potential problems involving students and/or parents.
• Provide suitable activities for growth in the following areas:
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Physical: to help the child grow in bodily development or large and fine motor skills and perceptual skills.
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Social: to help the child understand his/her role in living with peers and adults.
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Emotional: to help the child express feelings and emotions in an appropriate and effective manner.
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Cognitive: to help the child discover, communicate, be creative, and broaden his/her general knowledge of God’s world.
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Spiritual: to respond in faith and love to others; to gain a greater knowledge of God’s Word.
• Communicate frequently with parents to inform them of their child’s progress or special needs.
• To be alert to special needs that a child may have: visual, auditory, motor, perceptual, emotional, etc.
Other School Responsibilities of the Teacher:
• Be responsible for playground, corridor, and detention supervision, as it is assigned.
• Attend all faculty meetings, unless excused by the principal.
• Attend all Parent-Teacher meetings, unless excused by the principal.
• Attend all teachers’ conferences, unless excused by the principal.
• Work with Room Parents for special parties and field trips.
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