Upper School Math Teacher

Overview

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Upper School Teacher

Classification: Exempt

Reports To: Head of the Schools of Logic and Rhetoric

Purpose
The purpose of this position is to educate upper school students (6th through 12th grades) using classical methods and a biblical worldview in order to prepare students with excellence to diligently pursue God’s truth, knowledge and wisdom in order to winsomely and persuasively communicate their thoughts both orally and in writing.

Summary
The Upper School Teacher provides instruction in an educational environment where students defend a love for God’s created order as they explain the truth, goodness, and beauty of His world through methods consistent with the classical approach to learning. The focus is on teaching students how to form clear, eloquent arguments, and to communicate and defend these ideas via a written and oral thesis at the end of the senior year.

Classes are discussion-based with emphasis on sound logical and rhetorical principles across all disciplines. The teacher will lead, instruct, disciple, and mentor students in a manner consistent with the School’s Statement of Faith and the Portrait of a KPA Teacher, and partner with parents in the education and spiritual development of their children. The teacher will collaborate with other staff and pursue ongoing intellectual and professional development.

Supervision
The Upper School teacher receives direction from the Upper School Head, Assistant Upper School Head, and occasionally the department chair. The teacher must exercise judgment in keeping with the School’s philosophy, beliefs, and approved curriculum. The School Head or designee provides instruction, advice, direction and mentoring. Work is reviewed regularly.

Work Schedule
Teachers are expected to be on campus at least fifteen minutes before the start of their classes and five minutes after class dismissal. They will complete lesson plans, update grade books and attendance, and comply with policies in the employee handbook, including working additional hours outside of designated class times. Teachers are expected to attend professional development trainings provided by KPA and are compensated for this time.

Essential Functions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Job Functions
These job functions are performed concurrently with those listed above.

Spiritual Leadership

• Study the Bible, God’s only written Word
• Articulate the personal/ethical implications of a lifelong commitment to follow Jesus Christ faithfully
• Align knowledge with Scripture
• Demonstrate commitment to church life and its core traditions
• Respect the School’s Christian mission and values, and aid students in Christian formation by modeling Christian living
• Model the School’s Statement of Faith and Portrait of a Teacher
• Perform duties as a minister and steward of the Christian faith

Lesson Planning, Preparation and Presentation

• Demonstrate pedagogical knowledge in a classical, Christian school
• Establish a classroom environment consistent with classical methodology and biblical worldview
• Implement the approved educational program
• Develop and maintain lesson plans and schedules that fulfill the curriculum requirements
• With Upper School Head approval, review and revise syllabus and curriculum as needed
• Meet all lesson plan and homework deadlines in FACTS/Ren Web
• Establish clearly articulated standards for student performance

Student Learning

• Convey information using multiple modalities
• Use clear language and integrate new vocabulary
• Demonstrate how subjects interrelate within God’s integrated universe
• Provide fair grade structures and timely feedback
• Assess and monitor student progress and provide ongoing assessment
• Maintain records of progress using FACTS/Ren Web

Classroom Management

• Apply school policies, procedures, and regulations
• Establish and maintain behavioral standards
• Maintain a professional, supportive classroom environment
• Ensure…