Horizon Christian School

A. Qualifications

The classroom teacher at Horizon shall meet the spiritual, personal, professional, family home life, role model, and loyalty qualifications for employment (see Qualifications for Employment).

All classroom teachers shall have a minimum of a Bachelor of Arts or a Bachelor of Science degree from a recognized college or university and meet the requirements of the Teacher Certification Policy. The requirement may be waived by the Board in the case of a part-time and/or temporary teacher.

B. Description of Duties of a Classroom Teacher

1. Teachers subjects and classes as assigned using curriculum, supplementary materials, field trips, special quests, etc. to enhance them.
2. Attends and participates in the following:
   1. Teacher’s meetings.
   2. Evening programs if involving his or her students.
   3. ACSI Teacher’s Convention.
   4. Other meetings as assigned.
3. Completes paperwork Including the following:
   1. Report (grade reports) cards.
   2. Grade records for permanent file.
   3. Inventories of classroom equipment/supplies/books.
   4. End-of-year debriefing and evaluation.
   5. Records of attendance.
   6. Administration and scoring of achievement test.
   7. Notification to parents of sub-standard behavioral or academic performance.
   8. Other paperwork as assigned or requested.
4. Maintains classroom cleanliness and repair.
   1. Is responsible for daily and end-of-the-year cleaning of classroom area.
   2. Assists in overall cleanliness of facilities.
   3. Promptly reports repair needs to the administration.
5. Maintains proper classroom discipline, taking care of minor infractions personally and referring major infractions, or a student with a continual pattern of misbehavior, to the Principal.
6. Is available to any parents or students who wish to have a conference before or after school.
7. Holds scheduled conferences with the parents of each student.
8. Supervises extracurricular activities, organizations, and outings as assigned.
9. Maintains a close personal walk with the Lord evidenced by example and spiritual leadership among peers and with students.
10. Observes the Matthew 18 principle in conflict resolution. Avoids a negative, critical spirit and takes problems to appropriate administrator as necessary.
11. Carries out an other specific duties as assigned by the Principal, or required by the Board.

1. Initial Certification
   Faculty members must be college graduates and hold a current teaching license issued by a
   state licensing agency. Initially a Temporary Certificate may be accepted.
   B Certification Policies
   All teachers who initially do not have a Teaching License must obtain at least
   Standard Level Certification in the time-frame agreed to by their Horizon
   employment contract.
2. If a Teaching License cannot be obtained within the agreed time-frame, a written
   application or extension must be submitted to the Board of Trustees. The plan to
   obtain the required certifications and progress toward certification must be
   included.
3. Educational administrators must carry appropriate certifications from either a state
   licensing agency or ACSI.
   Each Faculty member will provide a copy of their current license to their principal with a
   copy of their signed teaching contract for the upcoming year.
   The salaries of all personnel, individually or by schedule, shall be set annually by the Board of Trustees.

1. Policy Statement – All employees shall be in agreement with the stated purposes and goals of the school as outlined in the Mission Statement and Faith Statements, Articles of Incorporation and By-Laws as may be amended.
   Rationale – In order to implement the program of Horizon, it is imperative that all staff members be in agreement with the basic purposes and goals of the school
   Guidelines:
   1. Application Process: Applicants shall secure and complete an Application for Employment, the form of which is available online or at the school office.
   2. The Board Chair shall interview all prospective employees. They shall nominate those applicants that they feel, after careful consideration, will best fill any vacant positions. The administration makes the decision as to employment of all staff members with the concurrence of the Board Chair. All employees will have a clear background check prior to employment and are subject to future background checks that would also need to be clear. All employees shall be placed in a period of evaluation with increased oversight and frequent review for the first six months of continuous service.
2. Professional Qualification for Certification and Appointment
   1. The principals shall have at least a Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized college or university, have previous teaching experience at the appropriate grade level and demonstrate proven ability to oversee curriculum and staff development.
   2. All classroom teachers shall have a minimum of a Bachelor of Arts or a Bachelor of Science Degree from a recognized college or university and meet the requirements of teacher certification. The requirement may be waived or adjusted by the Board.
3. Spiritual Qualifications for Employment
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   1. Has accepted Jesus Christ as personal Lord and Savior (Romans 10:9-10)
   2. Demonstrates consistent outward evidence of inward Christian character. (1 Timothy 4:12)
   3. Maintains a regular and contributing involvement in a church which is not in conflict with Horizon’s Statement of Faith. (Hebrews 10:24-25)
   4. Is convinced of the importance of prayer and a daily time of meditation in the Word of God and actively pursues a relationship with God. (Psalm 42:1-2)
   5. Demonstrates spiritual maturity, a teachable spirit; and has a clear conscience before God and man. (Titus 2:2-8)
   6. Has a workable knowledge of the Word of God, knowing how to feed themselves spiritually. (1 Timothy 4:7)
4. Role Model Qualifications for Employment
   1. All employees will manifest by precept and example the highest Christian virtue and personal decorum, serving as a role model (1 Timothy 4:12) both in and out of school to students (Luke 6:40), and as an example to parents, and fellow faculty members in judgment, respect, and Christian living. This includes, but is not limited to, the refraining from such activities as the immoderate use of alcohol, illicit drugs, and the use of vulgar and profane language. (Colossians 3:17; Titus 2:7-8; 1Thessalonians 2:10, 5:18, 21-22; James 3:17-18)