High School English Teacher

“Learning, Serving, Sharing Christ”
Valley Lutheran High School

2024-2025

Teacher Job Description: This position teaches specific subjects to students between the 9th and 12th grade; takes care of the daily tasks involved in running a classroom; works with other faculty and administration regarding school operations, and collaborates with students, parents and school personnel to achieve academic success and spiritual growth. By focusing school activities in a Christ-centered way, the classroom teacher strives to help students internalize the Gospel message of salvation in Christ Jesus. Reports to: Principal

Knowledge

• The ministry and purpose of Lutheran education
• The principles, theories, methods, techniques, and strategies pertaining to curriculum design, teaching and instruction of secondary level students
• The academic, social and behavioral characteristics of secondary level students
• Behavior management strategies

Skills and Abilities

• Instructing - Clearly and effectively teaches others
• Learning Strategies - Selecting and using appropriate instructional methods and materials
• Technology - Writing and presenting instructional material; creating records and electronic communication using a computer
• Basic to intermediate skills in word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, and browser software; researching instructional material; advising students on the appropriate use of technology as an instructional resource

• Communication - Clearly and effectively communicate in oral and written form using grammatically correct English; ability to understand, carry out and develop written directions, tests, lesson plans, worksheets, and examples; ability to read, analyze and interpret academic literature, student assignments, technical and procedural books/manuals

• Excellent planning and organization skills
• Plan, organize, develop and conduct a comprehensive instructional program for secondary level students
• Effectively assess the instructional and educational needs of students
• Provide a motivating and stimulating learning environment
• Work accurately, completely, and in a timely manner
• Deal tactfully with students, parents, and co-workers; show genuine respect, concern, and warmth towards others
• Maintain constant awareness of classroom activities; define problems, collect data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, interpret instructions; deal with a wide variety of concrete and abstract variables

• Work independently and devise new methods for instruction
• Command presence and leadership to run classroom/manage students

“Learning, Serving, Sharing Christ”

Personal Characteristics:

• Exhibits the highest level of Christian integrity his/her life reflects Christ-like morals, behavior, attitude, and leadership. Integrates faith and prayer in the performance of job duties

• A life-long learner who models intellectual curiosity, self-reflection, and stewardship of talents

Essential Duties:

• Provide students with a focused, Christ-centered, challenging and engaging educational experience in a safe and supportive environment

• Integrates Biblical principles, Christian worldview, and prayer throughout the curriculum
• Teaches skills, knowledge, and concepts in one or more subjects following the approved curriculum and appropriate learning activities to enable students to achieve established course standards of achievement

• Utilizes a variety of methodologies of instruction using educational equipment, books, and learning aids

• Integrates well-developed lesson plans according to school policy and course objectives
• Adapts teaching methods and materials to meet student needs, interests, and abilities
• Prepares, corrects, assesses, and grades assignments and tests
• Observes and evaluates student performance, behavior, social development, and physical health
• Maintains accurate and complete student records per school policy
• Enforces all administration policies and rules governing students
• Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior to provide an effective learning environment
• Communicates with students, parents, other faculty, staff, counselors, and administrators regarding academic and behavioral issues
• Assures proper supervision of students during all school-related on and off-campus activities
• Carries out safety and emergency procedures per school policy
• Maintains appropriate professional interaction with students, parents, administrators, co-workers, and other colleagues

Additional Duties:

• Reports for work as scheduled, on-time, and prepared; maintains dependable attendance
• Maintains a safe, clean work environment.
• Creates & sustain instructional materials for substitute teachers
• Supervises students during drop off, lunch and pick up
• Additional duties as assigned by the Principal
• Receives 7 hours of professional development training in content area, pedagogy, classroom management or other instructional based topics on a yearly basis.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,500.00 - $79,500.00 per year

Benefits:

• 403(b)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Relocation assistance
• Retirement plan

Physical Setting:

• Private school
• Religious school
• School

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $50,500 - $79,500