FELLOWSHIP CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
2 0 2 1 -2022
Comprehensive Employee Development
G r o w t h i s n o t j u s t w h a t w e d o ; i t' s w h o w e a r e .
MISSION
PARTNERING TO INSPIRE ACADEMIC CURIOSITY, IMPECCABLE CHARACTER, & CHRISTIAN LEADERSHIP GROUNDED IN BIBLICAL TRUTH
Colossians 1:9-12
CORE VALUES Biblical Truth
Stewardship
CORE
Relationship
VALUES
Character
Intentionality
INSTITUTIONAL GOALS Practice institutional bests
Be good stewards of what God has entrusted to our care
Strategic engagement both high level and departmental
Do It Better Steward Everything
Support The Strategy
Create Moments
Goals
Influence Spiritual Growth Foster spi ri tual formati on
Create intentionally meaningful experiences and purposeful environments
Build community Cultivate and Relationships connections internally and externally
Serve Well Tell The Stories
Clearly and consistently communicate God’s faithfulness
Deliver exceptional customer service
VISION STUDENTS
WHO
LIVE
WITH
FOR
PURPOSE
GOD'S
Portrait
GLORY
of
a
Exhibits a thirst for learning, desires wisdom and discernment, and pursues truth while filtering knowledge through a Biblical lens
LEAD
Image Bearer
Equipped to live confidently with the assurance and self-awareness of being created uniquely in God’s image for His purpose
INTENT
Graduate
FCS Vision
Bridge Builder
WITH
ALONE.
Creative Thinker
Truth Seeker
Compelled to embrace the uniqueness of others and build harmony by extending love, compassion, and empathy
AND
Expresses an insatiable curiosity and wishes to create positive change by contributing original solutions to challenges and opportunities
Servant Leader
Humbly values the interests of others above self and longs to collaborate and inspire
Kingdom Influencer Aspires to live a life that impacts the kingdom of God by reflecting Christ’s love and character
FACULTY CHARACTERISTICS OF PROFESSIONAL EXCELLENCE
Integrates biblical truth and models core beliefs and practices of authentic Christianity
Inspires students by providing relevant learning opportunities that foster curiosity and wonder
CREATIVE INSTRUCTOR
TRUTH INTEGRATOR
COMMUNITY COLLABORATOR Values and prioritizes building relationships through clear communication and fostering unity with genuine humility within our community
Christ Centered Bibl ical Truth
SERVANT LEADER Models Christ by leveraging God’s gifts to humbly serve students, colleagues, and the school community
GROWTH INITIATOR
Exhibits personal and professional development and fosters academic, social, emotional, and spiritual growth in students
UNIQUENESS IDENTIFIER Recognizes and embraces the uniqueness of all learners as imagebearers of God in order to accomplish God’s purpose for them
FACULTY ESSENTIAL EXPECTATIONS
Be Christlike: Servant Leadership, Character, Conduct and Commitment Demonstrate support for and encourage unity around the vision, mission, and decision-making of the school. Uphold the Spiritual Qualifications and Code of Ethics stated in our Statement of Life and Conduct and Employee Handbook. Honor the confidentiality of the school, its students’, and families’ information. Embody the school’s core values (biblical truth, relationship, intentionality, character, and stewardship) and commit to modeling them for students, parents, and colleagues. Pursue a growing relationship with Christ through consistent personal and corporate worship.
Be Connected: Relational Investment in School Community
Be Intentional: Pedagogical Best Practices and Instructional Environment
Demonstrate appropriate plann in g an d preparation for instructio n . Foster a safe, consistent, and s u pport ive environment for students t h at es t ablis h es a culture of learning. Demonstrate a growing mast er y of con t en t knowledge and pedagogy and be able t o teach it effectively by engaging and mot ivat in g students through a variety of e vi den ce- based strategies. Utilize technology appropr iately an d consistently as a part of th e in s t r u ct ional program.
Be Teachable: Growth and Renewal Mindset
Be intentional about connecting with students in a way that demonstrates care and value independent of their academic performance.
Show evidence of active participation in professional development opportunities provided by the school.
Have a positive, respectful, working relationship with leadership, colleagues, parents, and students fostering a healthy school culture.
Authentically engage in self reflection and annual development of a growth plan including written goals and progress in achieving them.
Be Dependable: Professional Duties and Responsibilities Attend meetings and carry out additional duties as assigned by the supervisor. Respond promptly to directives and parent communication and meet deadlines. Pursue reasoned and thorough understanding while taking responsibility for their own actions. Uphold professional standards of personal presentation, courtesy, punctuality, and required professional certifications. Consistently follow policies and procedures outlined in the Employee Handbook.
STAFF CHARACTERISTICS OF PROFESSIONAL EXCELLENCE
Integrates biblical truth and models core beliefs and practices of authentic Christianity
Managing well the personnel and resources with which they have been entrusted
INTENTIONAL STEWARD
TRUTH INTEGRATOR
COMMUNITY COLLABORATOR Values and prioritizes building relationships through clear communication and fostering unity with genuine humility within our community
Christ Centered Bibl ical Truth
SERVANT LEADER Models Christ by leveraging God’s gifts to humbly serve colleagues and the school community
GROWTH INITIATOR
Actively pursues both professional and personal development through a variety of growth opportunities
UNIQUENESS IDENTIFIER Recognizes and embraces the uniqueness in themselves and others as image-bearers of God to work together in accomplishing Fellowship’s mission
STAFF ESSENTIAL EXPECTATIONS
Be Christlike: Servant Leadership, Character, Conduct and Commitment Demonstrate support for and encourage unity around the vision, mission, and decision-making of the school. Uphold the Spiritual Qualifications and Code of Ethics stated in our Statement of Life and Conduct and Employee Handbook. Honor the confidentiality of the school, its students’, and families’ information. Embody the school’s core values (biblical truth, relationship, intentionality, character, and stewardship) and commit to modeling them for students, parents, and colleagues. Pursue a growing relationship with Christ through consistent personal and corporate worship.
Be Dependable: Professional Duties and Responsibilities Demonstrate competency in job requirements and use knowledge effectively. Uphold professional standards of personal presentation, courtesy, and punctuality. Respond promptly to directives and communication and meet deadlines. Pursue reasoned and thorough understanding of a situation while taking responsibility for own actions. Include the appropriate people in a decision-making process. Consistently follow policies and procedures outlined in the Employee Handbook.
Be Intentional & Connected: Relational Investment in School Community
Communicate effectively-- cl ear, concis e, and timely with colleagues, stu den t s , and paren t s . Express disagreement in a cons t r u ct ive n onconfrontational manner; r es ol ve confl ict s in a timely and biblical manne r . Listen attentively and resp ond ap pr op r iately. Have a positive, respectful, working relationship with leaders h ip, col leagu es , parents, and students foster in g a h eal t h y school culture. Develop or nurture an other s - or ien t ed mindset.
Be Teachable: Growth and Renewal Mindset Show initiative, apply innovative strategies, embrace technology, and use resources effectively. Authentically engage in self reflection and annual development of a growth plan including written goals and progress in achieving them.
HOW D O E S I S W O R K T OGET H E R ?
WHY
MISSION, CORE VALUES, AND INSTITUTIONAL GOALS
CHARACTERISTICS OF PROFESSIONAL EXCELLENCE I t ' s Who We Ar e
HOW
ESSENTI AL EXPECTATI ONS It's What We Do
WHAT
VISION PORTRAIT OF A GRADUATE This is what we work toward every year
GROWTH GROWTH PLAN GROWTH PLAN COACH ACHIEVEMENT SPIRITUAL & PROFESSIONAL
EVALUATION JOB DESCRIPTION PLANNING/PREPARATION
GROWTH PLAN TEMPLATE Goal #1:
R e l a t e d C h a r a c t e r i s t i c s o f P r o fe s s i o n a l E x c e lle n c e ( C P E )
Steps to Achieve this Goal 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. R e s o u r c e s a n d S u p p o r t N e e d e d to A c h i e v e th i s G o a l 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. M e a s u r e s o f S u c c e s s / A s s e s s m e n t T o o ls 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Goal #2:
R e l a t e d C h a r a c t e r i s t i c s o f P r o fe s s i o n a l E x c e lle n c e ( C P E )
Steps to Achieve this Goal 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. R e s o u r c e s a n d S u p p o r t N e e d e d to A c h i e v e th i s G o a l 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. M e a s u r e s o f S u c c e s s / A s s e s s m e n t T o o ls 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
Growth Plan Coach The Growth Plan Coach provides a measure of collaboration and accountability for employee growth at Fellowship Christian School. Responsibilities Ask questions, listen, and reflect on what the employee communicates about growth possibilities. Give feedback and help guide the employee through: Self-assessment Identification of growth areas Articulations of growth possibilities Assist in the development of a growth plan which includes: Intended benefits for the students, colleagues, departments, or school Timelines Resources needed Measures of completion Meet regularly (at least once per month) with the employee to keep the timeline on track and help adjust as needed. (think: supportive and reflective project manager) Characteristics Must desire to be a GPC. Will not be tasked with evaluating the employees they are coaching WIll need the following attributes: Emotional intelligence Cultural competence Self-awareness Authenticity Confidence Integrity Need to possess the following skills: Understand adult learners Be engaged and listen actively Ask questions that drive reflection Build strong relationships Show vulnerability Help organize, strategize, and synthesize Essential Understanding Entire growth and evaluation framework of CED Skills and attributes of a successful GPC Ideas and resources available to help in self-assessment and growth plan development Elements of the growth plan template Good note taking How to solicit and give good feedback