| Religious Educator Experience | Two years, at least quarter-time. | Two years, at least half-time or four years at quarter-time. | Five years, at least half-time or 10 years at quarter-time. |
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| Age Ranges Served | Children | Children and Youth | Lifespan and Multigenerational |
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| Scope of Knowledge and Skills | Refer to the Skilled Level section | Refer to the Advanced Level section | Refer to the Leadership Level section |
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| Application and Integration of Knowledge and Skills | - Uses information, ideas, and principles effectively in their work.
- Assesses situations to determine needed information or resources.
| - Selects and adapts information and resources to effect change.
- Evaluates situation to determine strengths, weaknesses and possible areas of improvement.
- Articulates and explains reasoning behind a course of action.
- Engages in ongoing assessment of outcomes and makes appropriate improvements.
| - Uses information and theory to solve problems and create new resources and programs.
- Understands theory, e.g. educational, systems, etc., and puts it into practice.
- Uses data, information, and theory to solve problems and create new ideas and resources.
- Chooses and justifies a course of action or decision based on appropriate theory, evaluates outcomes, and refines the decision or course of action.
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| Leadership and Identity Formation | | - Understands one’s self as a religious leader and acts within appropriate boundaries.
- Speaks and acts with appropriate authority in regard to those items within the scope of responsibility.
- Supports the larger goals of the congregation through faith development and religious education programming.
- Is capable of function as a leader in extra-congregational settings.
| - Leader in extra-congregational, district, and associational settings.
- Has a consistent value system that guides their behavior.
- Shows internalized commitment to ethical practice.
- Demonstrates leadership and collaboration in working with minister(s), staff, and lay leaders.
- Networks with religious professional colleagues within and outside the congregation.
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| Relationships with the Congregation | - Understanding of “staff” role as distinct from “congregant” role.
- Willingness to be mentored- “coachable.”
- Works as part of a team.
| - Works collaboratively with minister(s), staff, and lay leaders.
- Works independently with little need for day-to-day supervision.
- Embraces “staff” role and works well as part of a team.
- Accountable to religious professionals within and outside the congregation.
- Understands team dynamics and assumes appropriate authority within the team.
| Makes independent decisions within the scope of authority while working collaboratively with other professionals. |
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