What are the responsibilities and job description for the Middle School Bible Teacher position at Linfield Christian School?
Job Title : Teacher
Department : Middle School
Reports to : Principal
Classification : Full time; Exempt
DEFINITION
Under direction, to teach and instruct pupils in grades 6 through 8 in middle school academic subject matter, social behavioral, and other educational skill areas; to plan, develop, organize and conduct a comprehensive educational program for middle school level pupils; to assist middle school level pupils; to assist middle school level pupils in making appropriate life style adjustments, and in the determination of career and vocational choices and to do other related functions as required.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Teach and instruct in subject matter areas commonly found in a comprehensive middle school education program.
- Utilize an adopted course of study, instructional program guidelines, and other materials in planning and developing lesson plans and teaching outlines.
- Pursue a variety of methodology in teaching and instructing pupils, including lectures, demonstrations, discussions, and laboratory experiences.
- Conduct teaching and instructional activities, using educational equipment, materials, books, and other learning aids.
- Provides instruction in citizenship and other subject matter specified by legal mandate, school policy, and administrative regulations.
- Plan, develop, and utilize a variety of instructional materials and aids appropriate to the intellectual and instructional level of pupils.
- Review, analyze and evaluate the history, background and assessment of pupils in designing instructional programs to meet individual educational needs.
- Individualize and adapt instruction to motivate pupils, and effectively utilize the time available for instructional activities.
- Maintain appropriate standards of pupil behavior, using behavioral management strategies and techniques, including positive reinforcement and behavior shaping procedures.
- Review, analyze, evaluate, and report pupil academic, social, and emotional growth.
- Prepare, administer, score, record, and report the results of referenced tests, and administers, scores, records and reports the results of group standardized tests in evaluating pupil growth and progress.
- Counsel, confer with and communicate with parents and school personnel regarding pupil progress, and in the interpretation of the educational program.
- Cooperatively pursue alternative solutions to ameliorate pupil learning problems, and to enhance expanded academic, social and emotional growth opportunities.
- Maintain an effective learning environment through the proper control of heating, lighting, and ventilation, and the utilization of exhibits, displays and independent study centers.
- Select and requisition appropriate educational supplies, materials, books, equipment, and learning aids.
- Perform a variety of non-instructional duties, including curriculum and instructional development activities, student supervision, and consultation activities.
EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS
ABILITY TO
EDUCATION
CREDENTIAL
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS
The usual and customary methods of performing the job's function require the following physical demands : Walk, look downward, turn neck (up continuously), sit, bend (frequently), stand, stoop, squat, reach, push, pull, occasionally kneel and / or crawl. Climb (infrequently); grasp / manipulate materials & supplies (continuously); lift items to 10 pounds (frequently), carry to 10 pounds (occasionally), lift / carry to 40 pounds (infrequently), seeing, hearing and speaking continuous in class.
EXPERIENCE
QUALITIES
