American Sign Language Teacher

Biblical Principles And Expectations

All employees proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ through their employment, thereby furthering CVCA’s mission.

Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy is a non‑profit ministry dedicated to Educating and Cultivating Servants for Christ. We are a middle and senior high school committed to high academic standards. Our biblically integrated, college‑preparatory curriculum is delivered by a dedicated staff of Christian professionals committed to teaching from a biblical worldview and philosophy. We are committed to providing our students with experiences that will foster in them a servant’s heart, including extra‑curricular activities, inter‑scholastic athletics, music, theater, short‑term mission trips, and numerous service opportunities.

CVCA aims to create a Christian school community characterized by transforming relationships that produce a lived‑out faith in the lives of our students, faculty, and staff.

• Maintains a personal, active relationship with Jesus Christ and is a consistent witness for Jesus Christ
• Faithfully upholds CVCA in prayer
• Participates in Chapel as schedule permits
• Demonstrates behavior aligned with CVCA’s Mission Statement, Statement of Faith, Core Values, policies, and expectations
• Effectively represents Jesus Christ to those within both personal and professional spheres of influence

Plan, organize, and implement an appropriate ASL instructional program in a high school learning environment that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential.

• Carefully follow and implement all policies and procedures outlined in the Student/Parent Handbook and Faculty Handbook
• Develop and implement a rigorous curriculum to meet developmental goals and instructional activities
• Establish effective biblically integrated lesson planning, prepare lesson materials, grade papers, manage the classroom, and evaluate and give timely feedback to students
• Exercise open, respectful, and timely communication with families, co‑workers, supervisors, and other school staff
• Measure progress and accomplishments of students towards their academic achievements on a regular basis and provide progress reports as required
• Create and keep records on attendance, accidents, incidents, and other noteworthy events in accordance with licensing guidelines and program policies
• Attend conferences and workshops to further advance professional development
• Manage student behavior and administer biblical discipline in accordance with outlined guidelines
• Provide a safe, thriving, and respectful environment for all students in the classroom and on the school campus that always aligns with CVCA’s missional boundaries
• Innovatively and appropriately bring Chromebooks and other technologies into the classroom to amplify and accelerate student learning
• Use data for instructional effectiveness
• Exhibit ability and interest in involvement in at least one CVCA co‑curricular program
• Other duties as assigned

• A classroom leader who is committed to Christ‑honoring excellence
• Highly developed oral and written communication skills
• Ministry‑minded in the ability to build relationships effectively and professionally with families and students
• An understanding of youth culture to impact students for Christ
• Ability to maintain a safe and studious classroom environment
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement an age‑appropriate curriculum
• Knowledge of the cognitive, social, and emotional development of learners
• Knowledge of contemporary learning strategies and instructional methodology
• Subject matter expert and a committed lifelong learner
• Engage and motivate students to learn in a vibrant classroom environment
• Patient, caring, and kind
• Christ‑like integrity
• Self‑awareness and high emotional intelligence
• Well organized
• Versatile and adaptable
• Problem solver
• Collaborative partner who shares best practices
• Proficient in Google Suite (e.g., calendar, docs, forms, sheets, etc.), Microsoft Office, e‑mail, internet, and other relevant software; ability to operate standard office equipment
• Ability to…