ESOL Teacher

Category: Teaching Job Function: Teaching Department: Tri-Cities High Summary Provides instruction for students that enables them to learn and demonstrate mastery of the Georgia Performance Standards Essential Duties Provides content-related and appropriate instruction based on Fulton County’s curriculumProvides classroom environment which promotes active learning in subject areaExhibits knowledge of performance-based instruction and assessmentCommunicates responsibly with students, parents, colleagues, and school leadershipAccounts for student attendance and punctualityFollows all county, state, and federal policies and proceduresFollows professional ethics in all work-related activitiesCollaborates effectively with partner teacher on all aspects of instruction in the Dual Immersion modelPrepares adequately for responsibilities to be assumed when absentWorks with parents/guardians in all aspects of the student’s educational programFacilitates home-school communication by such means as holding conferences, telephoning, and sending written communicationsIntegrates appropriate technology into classroom instructionAvoids behaviors which detract from staff moraleParticipate in required additional training related to the Dual Immersion ModelPerforms other duties as assigned by the appropriate administrator Required Education Bachelor’s Degree from a regionally accredited university Certification/Licensure Valid Georgia Teaching Certification in applicable content field (e.g. Early Childhood for Elementary required), or must be eligible to hold a valid Georgia Teaching Certificate Must have passed the ACTFL Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI) and Written Proficiency Test (WPT) at Advanced Level proficiency in Target language other than English Teacher for English portion of day must hold ESOL certification/endorsement for a Dual Immersion model used as a delivery model for ESOL Experience Qualifications 0-1 year classroom experience required Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Proven communication and instructional strategies Classroom management skills Excellent communication skills both orally and in writing Excellent organizational skills Ability to maintain 100% of instruction in the Target-language using Comprehensible Input (CI) Working Conditions Classroom environment Physical Demands Ability to lift and carry 30-50 pounds with assistance Ability to push or pull a maximum of 50 pounds May require stooping or crouching Posting ID: 35386 It is the policy of the Fulton County School System not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, or disability in any employment practice, educational program, or any other program, activity, or service. If you wish to make a complaint or request accommodation or modification due to discrimination in any program, activity, or service, contact Compliance Coordinator Gonzalo LaCava, 6201 Powers Ferry Rd, NW, Atlanta, Georgia 30339, or phone 470-254-4585.TTY 1-800-255-0135. ESOL Teacher Req ID: Fulton County Schools Nearest Major Market: Atlanta