Rhetoric Introductory ASL Teacher

Job Title: Rhetoric ASL Teacher (teaching 1 Intro to ASL class)

Reports to: Head of Upper School

Qualifications:
● Required Bachelor’s degree or certification in related fields
● Preferred Bachelor’s degree in subject specific content

Hiring Positions for:
● Math, Science, Latin, Humanities, Bible

Character Qualities
● Personal faith in Jesus Christ defines and informs all aspects of life
● Remains in good standing with a local church
● Consistently models humility, grace, strength of character, and the fruit of the Spirit
● Intentionally pursues community and develops genuine relationships with students,
parents, and staff
● Maintains a personal appearance that is professional and modest

Relational Qualities
● Possesses good people skills and speaks with clear articulation
● Respectfully submits and is loyal to constituted authority
● Is able to solve problems, and respect confidentiality
● Willing to serve and assist the physical education teacher
● Acts objectively when own children are attending VPA
Salary

● Starting pay for a 3-day teacher- $25,800
○ $2,000 stipend for teacher’s certification
○ $2,000 stipend for applicable Master’s Degree

● 3-day and 5-day teachers receive the following tuition remission rates:
○ In the teacher’s first year- 25% tuition remission
○ In the teacher’s third year- 35% tuition remission
○ In the teacher’s fifth year and beyond- 50% tuition remission

Role Specific Responsibilities
● Demonstrates a mastery of the subject material assigned.
● Uses valid teaching techniques to achieve curriculum goals and affect student
learning.
● Teaches classes assigned and scheduled by the Headmaster (or Board).
● Plans a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs,
interests, and abilities of the students, challenging each to do his/her best work.
● Prepares and submits weekly lesson plans for review by the Headmaster (or Board).
● Complies with all Valor policies and procedures and attends all required meetings
including but not limited to parent conferences, faculty meetings, devotions, school
functions and trainings.
● Employs a variety of instructional aids, methods, and materials that will provide for
creative teaching to reach the whole child – spiritual, mental, physical, social, and
emotional.
● Plans through approved channels the balanced use of field trips, guest lecturers and
other media.
● Prepares weekly assignment sheets for the satellite classroom time supervised by
parents at home, using this time effectively for drill, review, enrichment, discussion, or
project work.
● Assesses the learning of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports
as required.
● Keeps proper discipline in the classroom and on the school premises for a good
teaching environment.
● Seeks to role-model in speech, actions, and attitude a consistent daily walk with
Jesus Christ; sets an example of the importance of spiritual discipline; and
encourages students in the importance of a personal relationship with Jesus Christ
and growing in their faith.
● Follows established guidelines for dealing with students, parents, administration, and
staff; demonstrates support for the role of parents as primarily responsible before
God for their child’s education and assists them in that task.
● Cooperates with the administration in implementing all policies, procedures, and
directives governing the operation of the school.
● Maintains regular and accurate attendance and grade records to meet the demands
for a comprehensive knowledge of each student’s progress.
● Keeps students, parents, and the administration adequately informed of deficiencies
and gives sufficient notice of failure.
● Maintains a clean, attractive, well-ordered classroom.
● Accepts a share of responsibility for extra-curricular activities assigned