Teacher - HS English Language Arts

Job Details

Job Location

California Avenue Campus - Peoria, IL

Position Type

Full Time

Education Level

4 Year Degree

Travel Percentage

None

Job Shift

Job Category

Education

Description

The classroom teacher shall

• Establish and adjust course outlines and objectives by following curriculum guides / maps, referring to the Illinois state standards as minimum guidelines, and by modifying plans on the basis of student diagnostic and assessment procedures.
• Utilize a variety of valid teaching strategies, techniques, interactive opportunities, and technology implementation to challenge students to reach their potential in a college prep school.
• Make changes in the curriculum, methods, and / or materials to meet each student's needs, including struggling students and high-achieving students.
• Complete educational requirements by scheduling and assigning instructional activities and following up on results.
• Assess student learning by preparing, administering, and scoring tests; by reviewing and correcting assignments : by eliciting student questions and responses; and by evaluating application of learning to classroom project results.
• Maintain student learning results by providing instructional feedback; by coaching, counseling, and disciplining students; and by planning, monitoring, and appraising learning results.
• Maintain records by documenting learning accomplishments, attendance, and behavior through PowerTeacher.
• Maintain and submit current lesson plans as requested by the principal.
• Recognize the role of parents as being primarily responsible to God for their children's education and be prepared to assist them with this task.
• Help parents by providing academic information, by suggesting available educational and social resources, by addressing parents' concerns, and by answering questions and requests.
• Know and comply with emergency and crisis procedures.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, by reviewing professional publications, by establishing personal networks, and by participating in professional societies.
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Keep proper discipline in the classroom, hallways, and on school premises.
• Enforce the parent / student handbook.
• Integrate biblical principles, biblical worldview, and the Christian philosophy of education throughout the curriculum and activities.
• Contribute to the spiritual growth of the students by example, by personal and professional studies, and by personal devotions and worship.
• Actively assist and encourage students to grow in their faith.
• Develop rapport with students, parents, and staff.
• Supervise and sponsor extra-curricular activities, as assigned or needed.
• Support the broader program of the school by attending extra-curricular activities when possible.
• Recognize the need for and contribute to good public relations inside the school family, as well as outside in the community.
• Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Attend and participate in scheduled devotionals, staff training, committees, and faculty meetings.
• Cooperate with the Board and administration in implementing all policies, procedures, and directives governing operation of the school.
• All other duties, as assigned, by the Board, Superintendent, or building Principal.