Daily Substitute: Instructional and Staff Support Specialist

Job Summary 

Under the general supervision of the Head of School and the daily supervision of the Principal, the Part-Time Daily Substitute: Instructional and Staff Support Specialist (PTS) will oversee the day-to-day Biblically grounded academic instruction and discipleship of his/her students. This individual will serve as a minister of Christ in all activities performed as an employee of Cornerstone Christian Academy/Cornerstone Chapel. The PTS will influence positive, God-honoring student behavior, organize, and implement effective instructional programs based on curriculum guidelines while accurately assessing student performance. The PTS will ensure that all students are instilled with a Biblical worldview and supervised in a safe and loving learning environment that fosters spiritual, social, and intellectual development. The PTS must have a strong, active, and committed relationship with Jesus Christ, a willingness to lead with a humble heart, a passion for Christian education, and a calling to serve at Cornerstone Christian Academy. He or she will seek to perform all duties as unto the Lord, relying on the Holy Spirit for guidance, and completing all tasks with excellence.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree or Master's degree prefered from an accredited college or university

Experience 

• Two or more years of classroom teaching experience and/or preparation in Biblically-centered academic instruction preferred


• Experience implementing curriculum preferred

Certifications/Licenses

• A valid teaching credential/certificate/license for corresponding age/grade level is preferred

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Excellent written and oral communication skills


• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively and tactfully communicate with leadership, peers, faculty, students, parents, volunteers, and the external community


• Demonstrated knowledge of the methodology of effective teaching


• Ability to assess the strengths and needs of students and to implement an effective instructional program for the students, including effective interventions

Technologies

• Must be skilled at current educational technology and its applications within the school, and be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Physical Capabilities

• Able to stand and walk for a majority of the day; speak and hear clearly; operate a computer, hand-held learning devices, and other office equipment; reach with hands and arms; bend, stoop and twist; and lift and/or move up to 25 pounds


• Able to supervise students both indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions


• Able to walk up and down stairs

Personal Characteristics

• Affirms CCA’s Articles of Faith


• Faithfully attends a local, Bible-believing church that has a statement of faith in agreement with CCA’s Articles of Faith


• Is deeply committed to a consistent daily walk with Jesus Christ


• Able to recognize the role of parents as primarily responsible before God for their children’s education and prepared to assist them in that task


• Able to manage everyday stress with objectivity and optimism


• Adheres to high ethical standards and exemplifies Christian behavior in attitude, speech, and actions towards others


• Maintains a modest, professional, and clean personal appearance consistent with school policy

Work Hours/Travel

• Work week is consistent with standard school schedule of Monday through Friday.


• Attend safety meetings and trainings

Job Functions and Tasks 

Essential Functions – Administrative & Classroom Management

• Work collaboratively with CCA Administration to implement and enforce the school’s disciplinary policies, dress code, and standards of behavior


• Lead by example to encourage the development of a positive Christian school culture


• Maintain a clean, attractive, well-ordered classroom and communicate classroom needs in accordance with school policy


• Develop and maintain an organized process for disseminating assignments
  


• Keep proper discipline in the classroom and on the school premises for a good learning environment


• Record information, update paperwork, or maintain documents such as attendance records, grade records, correspondence, or other materials as necessary


• Demonstrate understanding of how to work with students from diverse cultural, economic, and ability backgrounds


• Maintain emergency preparedness and safety procedures consistent with established protocols


• Represent the school in a favorable and professional manner to the school’s constituency and the general public


• Treat all students with kindness and respect and continually reinforce their self-worth in Christ while equipping them with knowledge and tools needed to make positive life choices


• Regularly collaborate with teaching colleagues, administration and other school personnel to contribute to the positive development of the school environment, learning community, programs and activities


• Answer phone calls and give information to callers, take messages, or transfer calls to appropriate individuals


• Make copies of correspondence or other printed material


• Operate office equipment, such as computers, printers/copiers, or phone systems, and request repairs or updates when equipment malfunctions
  

Essential Functions - Instructional

• Demonstrate mastery of effective teaching and learning characteristics of K-12 students


• Deliver lesson plans and instructional materials that facilitate active learning


• Regularly integrate Biblical principles and the Christian philosophy of education throughout all activities and lesson plans


• Work collaboratively with specialty teachers to coordinate specialty curriculum integration and implementation


• Supervise teaching assistants, ensuring that they are adequately utilized and engaged where needed in the classroom


• Communicate clearly and concisely with students to ensure understanding of subject matter


• Facilitate timely feedback with students and parents to ensure students remain on track with learning goals and objectives


• Use assessment tools for both formative and summative purposes to inform, guide and adjust students’ learning


• Incorporate classroom technology in order to enhance instruction

Supplemental Functions

• Utilize educational opportunities and evaluation processes for professional growth


• Participate in the life of the school through attendance at extracurricular events and activities