Essential Duties for ALL Instructional Positions

• Integrates Biblical principles and Christian worldview throughout curriculum, while presenting the specific beliefs of the ELCA and LCMS church bodies in balance
• Teaches skills, knowledge, and concepts following approved curriculum and appropriate learning activities to enable students to achieve established course standards of achievement 
• Utilizes a variety of methodologies of instruction using educational equipment, books, and learning aids 
• Uses instructional technology resources effectively when appropriate and provides for online learning resources and class support via Canvas or Google Classroom, including an online gradebook
• Prepares well-developed lesson plans according to school policy and course objectives
• Adapts teaching methods and materials to meet student needs, interests, and abilities
• Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior to provide an effective learning environment 
• Communicates with students, parents, other faculty, staff, counselors and administrators regarding academic and behavioral issues 
• Maintains appropriate professional interaction with students, parents, administrators, co-workers, and other colleagues 
• Attends school functions, faculty meetings, in-service events, conferences, retreats, and workshops 
• Strives for personal professional development
• Meets the physical demands generally necessary for effective teaching