The Brook Hill School Substitute Teacher Job Description

****Position: Substitute Teacher

Grades: 6 – 12th

Classification: Exempt

Grade/Subject: Life Sciences (Biology and Anatomy)

Mission Statement: The Brook Hill School provides excellence in college preparatory education, affirms the gifts and challenges the potential of each student, and encourages students to honor God through Christ-like character.

Faculty Profile: The Brook Hill faculty member should possess spiritual characteristics that reflect:

• Acceptance without reservation of The Brook Hill School Statement of Belief
• A strong clear Christian testimony
• A mature, godly spirit
• A person of faith and prayer

The Brook Hill faculty member should demonstrate a personal lifestyle that reflects:

• Biblical integrity
• A spirit of dedication, commitment, flexibility, and responsiveness
• The ability to listen and respond to counsel
• An authentic godly demonstration of love for students and a desire to personally invest in their spiritual, emotional and social maturation

Qualifications:

• Bachelor degree from an accredited college or university in education
• 1 year of substitute teaching experience within specific discipline is preferred
• State issued Teacher's Certification in grade level of assignment is preferred
• Knowledge of and experience with relevant technology
• Solid biblical and theological foundation and understanding

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Seamlessly and deliberately integrate Biblical truth and Christian values into curriculum and instruction
• Take an active role in ensuring the school's effectiveness by identifying short-term and long-range issues that must be addressed; providing pertinent information and commentary to deliberations; recommending options and courses of action; implementing directives
• Establish and adjust course outlines and objectives by following curriculum guidelines and school goals; modifying plans on the basis of student diagnostic and assessment procedures
• Convey information to students by using language concepts, examples, demonstrations, and teaching aids through such best practices utilizing the integration of technology with subject matter
• Maintain student-learning results by providing instructional feedback; coaching; counseling, and disciplining students; planning, monitoring, and appraising learning results
• Maintain records by documenting learning accomplishments, attendance, and behavior
• Guide students' personal and social development by establishing rules and procedures for facilitating verbal participation and movement within the classroom, between classrooms, and on the playground
• Consistently partner and communicate with parents in the shared desire of student growth and success by providing academic information, suggesting educational and social resources, and addressing parents' concerns
• Engage in ongoing communication and collaboration with Brook Hill team members in order to strengthen student performance and support
• Participate in the broader ministry of Brook Hill by contributing time, talent and treasure beyond assigned role and responsibilities
• Continue professional and technical growth by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional organizations
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules and regulations
• Other duties as assigned by the Principal

Key Competencies:

• Self-motivation
• High energy level
• Verbal and written communication skills
• Healthy conflict resolution skills
• Attention to detail
• High work standards
• Problem solving
• Decision making
• Organizing and planning
• Critical thinking
• Stress tolerance
• Flexibility and adaptability
• Initiative
• Willingness to ask for help or information if needed to be successful

Disclaimer and Signature

The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of staff in this classification. It is not designed to contain, or to be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications and objectives required of employees assigned to this job.

By applying for this position, you agree that you have read this job description and fully understand the requirements set forth therein. You understand that this is to be used as a guide and that you will be responsible for performing other duties as assigned.