POSITION SUMMARY:
The Classroom Teacher –
Immersion provides for instruction of students by developing, selecting, and
modifying instructional plans and materials through the use of the immersion
language, immersion instructional techniques and the Content Curriculum
Framework in order to meet the needs of all students enrolled in the immersion
program. The teacher provides an
atmosphere and environment conductive to the intellectual, physical, social,
and emotional development of students.
This position monitors and evaluates student performance, develops and
implements plans to improve student performance, and maintains required records
and follows required procedures and practices.
DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Establishes clear goals and objectives
related to the School Improvement Plan;
Plans and prepares lessons, assignments,
instructional materials to include translation where necessary;
Establishes learning objectives
consistent with appraisal of student needs, curriculum framework, and knowledge
of human growth and development;
Prepares, administers and corrects
evaluations and assessments, and records results;
Selects and uses appropriate immersion
instructional strategies including, but not limited to, lectures, group
discussions, demonstrations, modeling and multimedia teaching aids to present
subject matter to the students through the immersion language;
Evaluates student progress and language
performance using appropriate assessment techniques including oral assessments;
Maintains order and discipline in the
classroom conducive to effective learning and takes all necessary safety
precautions to protect students, equipment, material and facilities;
Creates an immersive classroom
environment that provides for student involvement in the language learning
process and enables each student to understand the culture and to achieve
learning objectives;
Counsels students when academic and
adjustment problems arise;
Confers with parents and students
regarding progress/problems of assigned students; arranges and participates in
teacher-parent or teacher-student conferences as necessary;
Maintains accurate and complete records
as required by law, Board Policy and Administrative Regulation;
Monitors appropriate use and care of
equipment, textbooks, materials and facilities;
Attends and actively participates in
staff/faculty meetings, professional development, peer language activities, and
provides input regarding the planning of immersion instruction goals,
objectives and methods;
Improves skill and knowledge base in
current trends, research and methodology in best immersion language practices,
immersion instructional strategies technology, multi-cultural content, problem
solving and interdisciplinary connections;
Plans and supervises purposeful assignment
for student teachers, and volunteers; and
Performs other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Ability to work with diverse
populations;Knowledge of school organization, goals
and objectives, curriculum, immersion teaching techniques, current trends,
research and materials of instruction in immersion setting;
Excellent knowledge and understanding of
the teaching and learning process and student performance;
Native or near native skills in the
immersion language and English Language to include: speaking, listening,
reading and writing;
Ability to provide immersion instruction
that reflects multiple perspectives and multicultural education;
Ability to infuse technology into
curriculum;
Ability to work effectively with
students, parents, administrators, colleagues, school community and other
school system staff; and
Excellent oral and communication skills.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor’s degree in applicable field of
education from a regionally accredited college or university.
CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Holds or is eligible
for a Professional Certificate appropriate to area of assignment issued by the
Maryland State Department of Education.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Supervision of
classroom paraprofessional(s) and dedicated or classroom assistants, if
applicable.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, talk, hear, walk, sit, and use fingers, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, the ability to adjust focus, and depth perception. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 25 lbs.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
None.