Teach school students academic, social, and motor skills at Kingdom Collegiate Academies in the absence of the regular teacher.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
(Other duties may be assigned)
- Follow lesson plans left by the regular teacher.
- Implement strategies, activities, and techniques for promoting quality student performance in both academic and social behavior.
- Lecture, demonstrate, and use audiovisual teaching aids to present subject matter to class.
- Maintain order in the classroom and on the playground.
- Keep attendance and grade records as required by the school.
- Keep students, teachers, parents and the administration adequately informed of progress and deficiencies.
- Follow Matthew 18 principle in dealing with students, parents, staff, and administration.
Competencies
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
Attendance/Punctuality – Is consistently at work and on time. Ensure work responsibilities are covered when absent. Attend and participate in schedule devotional, in service retreat, committee, faculty and PTF meetings. Arrive at meetings and appointments on time.
Computer Skills – Demonstrate advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Office Products including but not limited to Word, Excel, Power Point, and Outlook.
Cost Consciousness – Prepare and maintain department budget and work within approved budget. Develop and implements cost saving measures. Contribute to profits and revenue. Conserve organizational resources.
Customer Service – Manage difficult or emotional customer situations. Respond promptly to customer needs. Solicit customer feedback to improve service. Respond to requests for service and assistance. Meet commitments.
Delegation – Delegate work assignments. Match the responsibility to the person. Give authority to work independently. Set expectations and monitors delegated activities. Provide recognition for results.
Dependability – Use classroom instructional time appropriately and wisely. Follow instructions and respond to management direction. Accept responsibility for own actions.
Design – Generate creative ideas for teaching styles and solutions to problems. Translate concepts and information into images. Use feedback to modify designs. Applies design principles. Demonstrate attention to detail.
Diversity – Demonstrate knowledge of EEO policy. Show respect, sensitivity, and appreciation for cultural differences. Demonstrate the ability to address the various learning styles of students. Educate others on the value of diversity.
Ethics – Inspire the trust of others by keeping commitments and working with integrity and ethically. Uphold organizational goals.
Interpersonal Skills – Create and maintain a climate of respect and fairness for all students. Focus on solving conflict, not blaming. Maintain confidentiality. Listen to others without interrupting. Keep emotions under control and value constructive feedback.
Leadership – Exhibit confidence in self and others. Inspire and motivate others to perform well. Effectively influence actions and opinions of others. Accept responsibility for own actions and for subordinates’ activities.
Mathematical Skills – Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as grade averages. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry. Present numerical data effectively.
Oral Communication – Ability to communicate primarily in English. Speak clearly and persuasively in positive and/or negative situations. Listen and gets clarification in order to respond questions. Demonstrate group presentation skills.
Planning/Organizing – Prioritize and plans work activities. Plan for additional resources. Set goals and objectives. Develop realistic action plans.
Problem Solving – Identify and resolve problems in a timely manner and demonstrates the ability to develop alternative solutions. Gather and analyze information in order to develop alternative solutions. Work well in group problem solving situations.
Professionalism – Approach others in a tactful manner by showing respect and consideration regardless of status or position. React well under pressure by keeping emotions under control. Represents the school in a favorable and professional manner to the constituency and general public whether on or off duty.
Project Management – Coordinate and develops project plans and manages project team activities. Communicate changes and progress. Complete projects on time and within set budget.
Reasoning Ability – Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
Safety and Security – Observe safety and security procedures. Determine appropriate action beyond guidelines. Report potentially unsafe conditions. Use equipment and materials properly.
Teamwork – Balance team and individual responsibilities. Exhibit objectivity and openness to others’ views and ideas by seeking the counsel of administrators and colleagues as needed. Maintains a teachable attitude. Contribute to building a positive team spirit. Put success of team above own interests. Support everyone’s efforts to succeed.
Technical Skills – Assess own strengths and weaknesses. Pursue training and development opportunities. Strive to continuously build knowledge and skills. Share expertise with others.
Written Communication – Write routine reports and other correspondence clearly and informatively and can vary writing style to meet needs using standard English. Edit work for spelling and grammar. Able to read and interpret documents such as lesson plans, procedure manuals, and safety rules.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience
Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) from a four-year college or university. Texas Teacher’s Certification is preferred. The successful candidate will have the capability to teach in all subject areas and possess the ability to use behavior modification strategies.
Spiritual Commitment
All employees are expected to commit to Christ and to the philosophy, ministry and vision of OCBF and to help the church to meet the spiritual, social, emotional and physical needs of the church family.
Members are asked to commit to:
- Consciously pursuing spiritual growth by participating in the vital experience of the church (Education, Fellowship, Outreach and Worship).
- Faithfully give at least 10% of their income to the ministry of OCBF.
- Faithfully serve in one of the ministries of the church in a volunteer capacity.
- Agree to read and function under the guidelines and authority of the Church Constitution and By-Laws.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand, reach with hands and arms, and talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to walk and use hands and fingers to handle or feel. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds (copy paper, books, cots, supplies). Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
