This position will start August 2024.

SUMMARY OF POSITION, FUNCTION AND DUTIES

Under direction of the principal, the teacher is assigned to teach students and to fulfill the mission of honoring the Lord Jesus Christ by providing students an education based upon academic excellence and biblical values. The school administration may assign additional duties or specify other functions needed as may be appropriate for specific faculty posts.

ESSENTIAL JOB QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

PERSONAL BELIEF & BEHAVIOR

• Must be a born-again Christian whose lifestyle and character demonstrate obedience to God and the Holy Scriptures, and express agreement with the doctrinal viewpoints and Christian lifestyle requirements of the school.
• Must be able to serve as a positive Christian role model to others in the CCS school context, living a life that models the school’s code of ethics, as outlined in the Faculty/Staff Handbook.
• Must be able to accept and support the school’s philosophy and statement of faith and doctrine.
• Must have an understanding of and commitment to CCS’s educational objectives and philosophy of education.
• Must possess sufficient biblical knowledge that enables the individual to integrate Scripture into subjects taught, sports coached, or their other job duties, thus imparting to students a biblical worldview position.
• Must faithfully attend a local church whose fundamental beliefs are in agreement with the statement of faith and doctrine of this school.
• Must affirm that he/she believes that working and ministering in this Christian school would be pleasing to God, would be consistent with his/her purpose in life, and would be a good stewardship of his/her time, talent, and professional abilities.
• Must enjoy working with young people.

PROFESSIONAL

• Prefer experience teaching Algebra II.
• Must possess at least a bachelor’s degree in mathematics. Graduate degrees desirable.
• Must possess a valid teaching certificate (ACSI or State of Texas).
• Must have excellent knowledge of subject matter and be effective in teaching and maintaining appropriate classroom discipline.
• All new teachers to CCS must apply for and receive temporary ACSI certification within (6) months of commencing teaching before being eligible to be considered for a new contract.
• All new teachers must complete the ACSI Philosophy of Christian Education course or its approved equivalent prior to starting the second year of employment.
• All continuing CCS teachers must maintain current ACSI certification to be eligible to be considered for a new contract.
• Coaching experience a plus.

INDIVIDUAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Superior interpersonal relationship skills
• Possess physical stamina required to fulfill the professional obligations of the teaching profession and their specific faculty assignment
• Proficiency in computer and technology applications necessary for the teaching profession
• Possess strong oral and written communication skills, including ability to properly use the English language.
• Strong work ethic and self-motivated
• Effective multi-tasking and time management skills
• Flexibility and adaptability to schedule and other changes
• Excellent judgment and discretion

PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

The expectations for teacher performance are defined as specific Performance Standards. The teacher is then evaluated on his/her effectiveness in meeting or exceeding each standard. Performance Standards refer to the major duties performed by a teacher. Performance Indicators provide examples of observable, tangible behaviors that will occur if a standard is being successfully met. The standards are listed below:

• Performance Standard 1: Planning and Preparation

The teacher demonstrates clearly-written lesson plans, states objectives for lessons to students, develops a logical progression to lesson presentations, coordinates lessons with Atlas, designs coherent instruction that is date driven, uses a variety of resources to meet learning goals, identifies and plans for the instructional needs of all students, plans for adequate assessment of student achievement.

• Performance Standard 2: Implementation

The teacher uses a variety of instructional strategies, uses effective questioning strategies, demonstrates effective use of teaching time, makes smooth transitions from one area of lesson to another, involves most students in lesson, properly assesses and checks for understanding, provides for reteaching/extending the lesson when needed, and the use of technology is age appropriate.

• Performance Standard 3: Student Participation

The teacher actively engages all students in activities, makes eye contact with students regularly, demonstrates awareness of all classroom behaviors (students are on task and using appropriate technology policies), consistently enforces the CCS Handbook (dress code, disciplinary procedures, and documentation).

• Performance Standard 4: Classroom Environment

The following are observed in the classroom: A sense of respect for the teacher, a sense of respect from student to student, the teacher seems to be fair and consistent, the teacher maintains professionalism and upholds employee role model standards, evidence that positive reinforcement is used, the teacher demonstrates good listening skills, enough focus among the students to allow all to learn, room is organized well with both Biblical and subject-specific themes.

• Performance Standard 5: Subject Matter Knowledge

Demonstrates thorough knowledge in the following: Subject content of the class, developmental level of the students in the class, applications of subject matter to life, integration within the disciplines, higher level thinking/application encouraged, appropriate Biblical integration.

• Performance Standard 6: Communication/Relationship with Parents and Students

The teacher shows professional use of acceptable forms of oral and written communication, clearly communicates class expectations to students and parents, initiates communication with parents, administration, and students when needed and in a timely manner.

• Performance Standard 7: Professionalism

The teacher demonstrates good personal standards and is characterized by solid professionalism. The teacher maintains professional behavior, appearance, punctuality, and attendance, participates in departmental and school wide meetings and events, works effectively with teachers in their grade level/department, and supports the policies and position of the administration.

• Performance Standard 8: Christian Role Model

The teacher demonstrates good personal standards and is characterized as a Christian role model. The teacher regularly leads prayer in the classroom. The teacher teaches subject matters from a biblical perspective and recognizes and seizes the opportunity to integrate biblical values into lessons. The teacher helps students build a biblical framework for interpreting information. The teacher is able to present the gospel message to students as appropriate. The teacher looks for ways to spiritually minister and care for students and provides spiritual care and guidance to students.