High School Speech Teacher

Valley Christian Schools•Chandler, AZ

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The High School Speech Teacher serves as both an educator and minister of the Gospel by integrating biblical truth into teaching, relationships, and daily interactions with students. As an employee of Valley Christian School, the Teacher is expected to support and advance Valley Christian Schools’ mission by modeling Christ-centered character, cultivating students' spiritual, academic, and personal growth, and demonstrating a commitment to biblical principles in all aspects of the educational experience. The High School Speech Teacher possesses a thorough knowledge of Speech instruction and instructional best practices while intentionally connecting learning to a biblical worldview. The teacher demonstrates a passion for ministering to students through teaching, mentoring, encouragement, and discipleship. The successful candidate must be a professing, mature Christian who wholeheartedly supports Valley Christian Schools' Statement of Faith, mission, philosophy of Christian education, and core values.

Requirements

Must have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ that is a consistent testimony among others
Agree to uphold Valley Christian’s Mission & Beliefs
Agree to uphold Valley Christian’s Statement of Faith
Faithfully attend and financially support a local church whose beliefs are in agreement with our school’s Mission & Beliefs.
Adheres to and honors Valley Christians standards, policies, procedures as outlined in the Employee Handbook
Attain ACSI Standard Certification within one year of employment
Must have and maintain a valid level one IVP fingerprint card
Prior experience teaching assigned subject(s) in a school environment
Must have excitement about working with students
Must be proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software
Ability to communicate effectively both written and verbally
Must have excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
Bachelor’s Degree in subject, Education or a related field from an accredited college is required

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree
3+ years teaching experience

Responsibilities

Teach Speech curriculum using approved curriculum, instructional best practices, and the scope and sequence established by the VCS
Integrate biblical truth and a Christian worldview into instruction and learning experiences, helping students understand how Scripture applies to everyday life
Serve as a minister of the Gospel by modeling Christ-like character and fostering the spiritual development of students through teaching, encouragement, mentoring, discipleship, and appropriate prayer
Create engaging, student-centered learning experiences that inspire academic excellence, critical thinking, and a lifelong love of learning
Differentiate instruction to meet the diverse learning needs of students and promote their individual academic growth
Establish and maintain a classroom environment that is safe, orderly, respectful, and conducive to learning by implementing appropriate classroom management practices
Assess student learning using a variety of formative and summative methods and adjust instruction based on assessment data
Maintain accurate and timely records of attendance, grades, student progress, behavior, and other required documentation in accordance with VCS policies and applicable laws
Develop, maintain, and revise lesson plans, instructional objectives, course outlines, and classroom activities that align with curriculum standards and School expectations
Communicate openly, professionally, and respectfully with students, parents, colleagues, administrators, and other members of the VCS community
Collaborate with fellow faculty and staff to support student success, curriculum development, and the overall mission of the VCS
Participate in faculty meetings, professional development, in-service training, chapel services, school events, and other assigned activities
Demonstrate a commitment to continuous professional growth through ongoing learning and professional development opportunities
Adhere to all Valley Christian Schools policies, procedures, standards of conduct, and applicable accreditation, compliance, and regulatory requirements
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned in support of the Valley Christian School’s mission and operations