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Whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him… Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord… 
It is the Lord Christ you are serving.   - Colossians 3:17, 23-24


 

We are always happy to hear from individuals who connect passionately with our mission and ministry about expressions of interest for future employment opportunities. If you wish to apply for a position below, please select the appropriate Employment Application Form (to the right) and complete it (electronic form or print) and send with your resume and cover letter to us at hr@rockfordlutheran.org.

You may also mail these items in hard copy :

Rockford Lutheran School
ATTN: HR Office
3411 N. Alpine Rd.
Rockford, IL  61114

A completed and signed employment application is required to be considered for any position with Rockford Lutheran School.

APPLICANTS PLEASE NOTE: This is NOT an on-line application system. The links are to a PDF file that must be completed, signed and scanned in to send to this email address along with all other required documents.

Employment Application for Staff (non-teaching) Positions

Employment Application for Faculty (and Academic Administration) Positions

Employment Application for SUBSTITUTE TEACHING

Staff Openings

Before/After School Care, Non-exempt (hourly)

Multiple positions to provide supervision to students in before school and after school care. Supports engagement and leading activities for children ages 5-11. Morning hours 6:25 am to 7:40 am. Afternoon hours 3:15 pm to 6:00 pm. Options to combine with Teacher Aid duties if available and qualified.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

  • Monitoring hallways and bathrooms for cleanliness and orderliness periodically during day and addressing issues
  • Assist with lunchroom setup and janitorial issues and post lunch cleanup
  • Check and clean main entryway and lobby periodically during day, regularly check bathrooms for general cleanliness and orderliness
  • Perform maintenance tasks as assigned to keep the building and grounds in good working repair
  • Assist with contractors as needed or requested
  • Verifying that classroom and instructional lab technologies are up and running each day and reporting or troubleshooting technology issues with the Director of IT and help extend support to teachers with instructional technology issues during the day
  • Assist Director of IT as on-sight support for other basic level IT issues during the day
Qualifications
  • Must have a high school diploma or equivalent with skills in written and oral communication and an ability to work with all types of people in a variety of conditions
  • Three years or more experience with similar supporting roles in at least one of the core areas of facilities maintenance or IT support
  • Experience in a customer support role with demonstrated success

No positions at this time.

Faculty Openings

Elementary Campus Teaching
  • No positions at this time.

 

Essential Duties for ALL Instructional Positions
  • Integrates Biblical principles and Christian worldview throughout curriculum, while presenting the specific beliefs of the ELCA and LCMS church bodies in balance
  • Teaches skills, knowledge, and concepts following approved curriculum and appropriate learning activities to enable students to achieve established course standards of achievement 
  • Utilizes a variety of methodologies of instruction using educational equipment, books, and learning aids 
  • Uses instructional technology resources effectively when appropriate and provides for online learning resources and class support via Canvas or Google Classroom, including an online grade book
  • Prepares well-developed lesson plans according to school policy and course objectives
  • Adapts teaching methods and materials to meet student needs, interests, and abilities
  • Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior to provide an effective learning environment 
  • Communicates with students, parents, other faculty, staff, counselors and administrators regarding academic and behavioral issues 
  • Maintains appropriate professional interaction with students, parents, administrators, co-workers, and other colleagues 
  • Attends school functions, faculty meetings, in-service events, conferences, retreats, and workshops 
  • Strives for personal professional development
  • Meets the physical demands generally necessary for effective teaching
  • Additional duties as assigned

 

Upper School Campus Teaching
  • No openings at this time.
       
Essential Duties for ALL Instructional Positions
  • Integrates Biblical principles and Christian worldview throughout curriculum, while presenting the specific beliefs of the ELCA and LCMS church bodies in balance
  • Teaches skills, knowledge, and concepts following approved curriculum and appropriate learning activities to enable students to achieve established course standards of achievement 
  • Utilizes a variety of methodologies of instruction using educational equipment, books, and learning aids 
  • Uses instructional technology resources effectively when appropriate and provides for online learning resources and class support via Canvas or Google
  • Classroom, including an online grade book
    Prepares well-developed lesson plans according to school policy and course objectives
  • Adapts teaching methods and materials to meet student needs, interests, and abilities
  • Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior to provide an effective learning environment 
  • Communicates with students, parents, other faculty, staff, counselors and administrators regarding academic and behavioral issues 
  • Maintains appropriate professional interaction with students, parents, administrators, co-workers, and other colleagues 
  • Attends school functions, faculty meetings, in-service events, conferences, retreats, and workshops 
  • Strives for personal professional development
  • Meets the physical demands generally necessary for effective teaching
  • Additional duties as assigned

 

 

Administrator/Leadership Openings

No positions at this time.

Non-Discrimination Policy

Rockford Lutheran  School is committed to the adherence of equal opportunity in employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, medical condition, disability, or any other protected status in accordance with the requirements of all applicable federal, state and local laws. However, Rockford Lutheran School is a Christian educational institution operating as a Recognized Service Organization of The Lutheran Church – Missouri Synod, and reserves the right to give preference in employment based upon religion. It is understood that all employees of Rockford Lutheran School are expected to respect the official teachings of the Christian faith and to pursue lifestyles that are morally in harmony with Scripture and the school’s Statement of Belief.