High School Science Teacher: Rock County Christian School

School: Rock County Christian School
Where: Beloit, Wisconsin
Date to Remove Posting: June 30, 2023

​Job Description:
The qualified individual is committed to fulfilling the RCCS mission within our school community. The role includes all aspects of planning, organizing, and implementing an appropriate instructional program in a secondary learning environment that guides and encourages students to fulfill their academic potential and promote positive spiritual development. Reporting to the High School Principal, this is a full-time position during the ten-month academic school year.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION:

• Demonstrate knowledge of the subject area/s taught;
• Demonstrate knowledge of developmental characteristics of age group(s) taught;
• Effectively utilize the basic elements of instruction (i.e. presenting of information, questioning techniques, responding to learner input, arrangement of learning activities);
• Demonstrate ability to inspire learning and cultivate relationships with students;
• Prepare appropriate weekly lesson plans including instructional objectives, planned activities, Biblical integration, assessments, and resources;
• Provide a variety of learning materials and resources for use in educational activities to support proper differentiation of instruction;
• Utilize appropriate assessment techniques to inform and evaluate student learning and progress.
• Incorporate classroom technology in order to enhance instruction;
• Implement effective classroom management and discipline procedures to provide for a positive classroom environment conducive to learning;
• Regularly review/update department and course curriculum maps to assure the fulfillment of proper instructional priorities and pacing;
• Update all student and school records accurately and completely as required;
• Model effective teacher/parental partnering through timely and proactive communication with parents in support of student behavioral and academic success (posting of assignments, grades, conferencing, etc.);
• Assist with enlarging the vision and mission of RCCS Christian School;
• Motivate students to accept God’s gift of salvation and help them grow in their faith through their witness and Christian role modeling;
• Lead students to a realization of their self-worth in Christ and assist them in making positive life choices;
• Integrate Biblical principles and the Christian philosophy of education throughout all activities.
• Keep the administration adequately informed of serious student issues;
• Recognize the need for good public relations and represent the school in a favorable and professional manner to the school’s constituency and the general public;
• Develop and maintain rapport with students, parents, and staff by treating others with friendliness, dignity, and consideration;
• Follow the Matthew 18 principle in dealing with conflict with students, parents, staff, and administration;
• Know the procedures for dealing with emergency situations.

SUPPLEMENTAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION:

• Supervise extracurricular activities, organizations, and outings as assigned;
• Utilize educational opportunities and evaluation processes for professional growth;
• Provide input and constructive recommendations for administrative and managerial functions in the school;
• Support the broader program of the school by attending extracurricular activities when possible.
• Perform any other duties that may be assigned by the administration.

REQUIRED SPIRITUAL QUALITIES:

• Have received Jesus Christ as your personal Savior;
• Believe that the Bible is God’s Word and standard for faith and daily living;
• Be in whole-hearted agreement with Rock County Christian School’s Foundational documents.
• Be a Christian role model in attitude, speech, and actions toward others including a commitment to God’s Biblical standards for sexual conduct (Luke 6:40);
• Be a member in good standing at an evangelical church that has a Statement of Faith in agreement with the RCCS Statement of Faith;
• Show by example the importance of Scripture study and memorization, prayer, witnessing, and unity in the Body of Christ;
• Have the Spiritual maturity, academic ability, and personal leadership qualities to “train up a child in the way he should go.

ESSENTIAL PERSONAL QUALITIES:

• Recognize the role of parents as primarily responsible before God for their children’s education and be prepared to assist them in that task;
• Demonstrate the qualities of enthusiasm, courtesy, flexibility, integrity, gratitude, kindness, self-control, perseverance, punctuality, organization, and professionalism;
• Meet everyday stress with emotional stability, objectivity, and optimism;
• Maintain a personal appearance that is a Christian role model of cleanliness, modesty, and agreement with school policy;
• Use acceptable English in written and oral communication;
• Speak with clear articulation;
• Respectfully submit and be loyal to constituted authority;
• Notify the administration of the inability to support any policy;
• Refuse to use or circulate confidential information inappropriately;
• Place administrative ministry ahead of other jobs or volunteer activities;
• Make an effort to appreciate and understand the uniqueness of the community.

EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Bachelor’s degree with an emphasis in the area of instruction or a related area;
• Licensure by a state and/or regional accrediting agency

Application Instructions
Send Cover Letter, Resume and completed application
(found here: https://www.rccs.us/page/careers) to gruber@rccs.us