ES Learning Support Teacher at Rosslyn Academy

Professional Responsibilities

• Modeling & Leadership
• Model a personal commitment to Christ and Christian living.
• Strive to inspire others to Christian commitment and living.
• Maintain a positive Christian spiritual environment.
• Consistently model professionalism.
• Follow the Matthew 18 principle in resolving conflict when dealing with students, parents, staff and administration.
• Exhibit characteristics of being a lifelong learner.
• Maintain a positive classroom environment focused on growth and excellence.
• Provide leadership that ensures all activities of the classroom are congruent with the school vision and mission.
• Curriculum and Instruction
• Ensure instruction and assessments are in alignment with the curriculum and the mission of the school.
• Use a variety of instructional and assessment strategies within the classroom that fully support the curriculum and mission of the school.
• Regularly review curriculum guides and plan lessons that lead to fulfillment of course priorities and goals.
• Relate subject matter to Christian life and Biblical teaching.
• Create a classroom environment that is pleasant, culturally sensitive and nurturing.
• Incorporate appropriate technology to support the fulfillment of lesson objectives.

Supervision

• Implement an effective classroom management/discipline program that promotes effective student learning.
• Supervise any teacher assistants or volunteers as assigned.
• Provide supervision of students at school activities

Teaching Duties

• Maintain accurate and timely entry of records regarding
• attendance, discipline, grades and textbooks.
• Communicate student progress as scheduled and/or needed.
• Arrange for field trips that extend or apply classroom learning.
• Review/practice emergency procedures.
• Maintain and request textbooks, materials and supplies each school year.
• Alert responsible personnel of classroom repair needs.
• Bring effective closure to each school year and complete the End-of-Year Checklist.
• Perform school-related duties as requested or assigned by administrators that enhance the “student life,” mission and vision of the school which may require work beyond the typical school day.

Professional Qualifications

• Demonstrate commitment to Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord.
• Exhibit a continuing sense of God’s calling to service at Rosslyn Academy.
• Demonstrate a respect for diversity of culture.
• Demonstrate an appreciation for the diversity of the body of Christ.
• Possess a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited post-secondary university.
• Hold a valid teaching certificate from an authorized governmental agency.
• North American teaching experience will be an added advantage.
• Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing.
• Demonstrate the ability to use technology for word processing, data management and communications.
• Demonstrate a life congruent with the Basic Tenets of Rosslyn Academy.
• (experience in behavior management will be an added advantage)