All staff members will work toward the following:

1. To associate closely with God through prayer, study of the Bible, regular communion, and church attendance.
2. To be open-minded, tolerant, and have a positive outlook on life.
3. To be sensitive to the needs of others, care about the feelings of others, show Christian concern for all, maintain confidences, and be respectful of others.
4. To make a good appearance – dress and style as appropriate.
5. To show the love of Christ in their discipline.
6. To recognize that each child is a special gift of God and as such deserves to have his/her individual needs met both spiritually and academically.
7. Create an atmosphere that gives each child the opportunity to feel confident about him/herself and be successful.
8. Will work as a team member with all personnel of the school, church, and School Board.
9. To be willing to grow both spiritually and professionally.
10. To have a wholesome parish viewpoint and participate in an activity or service of the parish.
11. To work toward a personal knowledge of each child and his/her family.

Teacher Responsibilities:

1. It is important to realize that teaching is the primary task of the teacher. Other tasks, although important, are not to be so time-consuming that they detract from the effectiveness of teaching.
2. Outside employment or other activities must not interfere.

Professional Responsibilities of the Teacher:

1. Holds a minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree.
2. When possible, is a called teacher and a member in good standing of Cross Lutheran Church and School.
3. Is a state-certified educator.
4. When the certificate is received by the teacher, it should be taken to the office of the principal where a copy will be made and placed on file. The original certificate will be returned to the owner.
5. Maintain proper state certification.
6. Each teacher must have on file in the principal’s office a copy of his/her transcripts from each college from which they have received a degree or credits toward a degree.

Personal Responsibilities of the Teacher:

1. Evidences of a lifestyle that reflects a growing relationship with Christ.
2. Uses correct language, is tactful, is courteous, and is an effective listener.
3. Is able to clearly articulate the objectives of the Lutheran school.
4. Evidences a love for teaching children.
5. Attends and participates in church activities.
6. Called staff are required to maintain regular Church and Sunday morning Bible Study attendance at Cross Lutheran Church and School.

Professionalism of the Teacher:

The following elements are considered to be of primary consideration in the concept of “professionalism.” Maintaining high standards in each of these areas will enable an individual to attain a high degree of professionalism at Cross Lutheran Church and School:

• Attitude toward one’s career and its responsibilities
• Appropriate conduct
• Ability and willingness to keep abreast of recent advances in education.
• Personal appearance.
• Set an example for students which will encourage mutual respect.

Administrative Responsibilities of the Teacher:

1. Is responsible for implementing policies adopted by the congregation and the School Board.
2. Is responsible for assisting with special school programs, religious services, projects, and extra-curricular activities which are assigned as duties.
3. Will provide proposed expenditures to the principal prior to the annual budget preparation.
4. Will report for the school day at least by 7:50 a.m. for a staff devotion.
5. Will remain at school until at least 4:00 p.m. each day unless excused by the principal.
6. Uses correct written forms and procedures.

Educational Responsibilities of the Teacher:

1. Communicates effectively with pupils, commending and reinforcing appropriate conduct and achievement of pupils.
2. Is effective and fair in classroom control.
3. Uses wholesome motivational techniques.
4. Has written lesson plans submitted weekly.
5. Keeps the classroom appearance interesting, stimulating, neat and pleasant.
6. Arranges the classroom so the optimum instruction can take place.
7. Cooperates with the custodian by having children straighten the room at end of the day.
8. Relates instruction to the Christian objectives of the school.
9. Maintains accurate records of students’ attendance and achievement.
10. Executes the standardized testing program, records, studies, and utilizes the results.
11. Handles clerical work involved in scheduling field trips and visits by pupils.
12. Must be continually prepared so that optimum instruction can take place.
13. Must be accountable to the principal.
14. Inform parents of their child’s progress by issuing quarterly report cards.
15. Must keep on-line records current and accurate for the sake of parent monitoring of student progress on a regular basis.
16. Keep principal informed of problems or potential problems involving students and/or parents.
17. Provide suitable activities for growth in the following areas:

• Physical: to help the child grow in bodily development or large and fine motor skills and perceptual skills.
• Social: to help the child understand his/her role in living with peers and adults.
• Emotional: to help the child express feelings and emotions in an appropriate and effective manner.
• Cognitive: to help the child discover, communicate, be creative, and broaden his/her general knowledge of God’s world.
• Spiritual: to respond in faith and love to others; to gain a greater knowledge of God’s Word.

1. Communicate frequently with parents to inform them of their child’s progress or special needs.
2. To be alert to special needs that a child may have: visual, auditory, motor, perceptual, emotional, etc.

Other School Responsibilities of the Teacher:

1. Be responsible for playground, corridor, and detention supervision, as it is assigned.
2. Attend all faculty meetings, unless excused by the principal.
3. Attend all Parent-Teacher meetings, unless excused by the principal.
4. Attend all teachers’ conferences, unless excused by the principal.
5. Work with Room Parents for special parties and field trips.