The Reading Specialist will work closely with students and teachers to provide a Christ-centered and educationally sound Reading Program. The qualified individual must be an evangelical Christian committed to living a Biblical lifestyle. He/she is expected to demonstrate patience, humility, integrity, and kindness while performing his or her day to day duties. He/she must be devoted to prayerfully work with administration, faculty, students, and parents. He/she will primarily focus on student interventions, providing support and professional development for classroom teachers, and on collecting/evaluating Reading Data.
Section 1 - Required Personal Qualities (All Staff)
1. Is in whole-hearted agreement with the school's Statement of Faith and Christian philosophy of education.
2. Demonstrates the character qualities of enthusiasm, courtesy, flexibility, integrity, gratitude, kindness, self-control, perseverance, and punctuality.
3. Meets every day stress with emotional stability, objectivity, and optimism.
4. Respectfully submits and is loyal to constituted authority.
5. Notifies the supervisor/administrator of any policy he/she is unable to support.
6. Refuses to use or circulate confidential information inappropriately.
7. Places his/her ministry at PC ahead of other jobs or volunteer activities.
8. Appreciates and understands the diversity of the Phoenix Christian community.
9. Recognizes the need for good public relations. Represents the school in a favorable and professional manner to the school's constituency and the general public.
10. Develops and maintains rapport with students, parents, and staff by treating others with friendliness dignity, and consideration.
11. Follows the Matthew 18 principle in dealing with students, parents, staff, and administration.
12. Seeks the counsel of the supervisor/administrator, colleagues, and parents while maintaining a teachable attitude.
13. Uses acceptable English in written and oral communication.