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Alpharetta High

High School - Foreign Language - Chinese

Posted: Continuous 2012-05-31
Closes: 06/08/2012
Alpharetta High
Fulton County Schools
Atlanta GA 30315
 
Description:

    THIS IS AN 80% PART-TIME POSITION

    Provides instruction for students that enables them to learn and demonstrate mastery of the Georgia Performance Standards


Job Summary:
  • Prepares and plans for Chinese Level 1 and Chinese Level 2 and Level 2 Honors
  • Advocates on the importance of the Chinese language in a Global Economy and seeks to provide unique opportunities to study the Chinese language outside of the regular classroom setting
  • Provides content-related and appropriate instruction based on Fulton County’s curriculum
  • Provides classroom environment which promotes active learning in subject area
  • Exhibits knowledge of performance-based instruction and assessment
  • Communicates responsibly with students, parents, colleagues, and school leadership
  • Accounts for student attendance and punctuality
  • Follows all county, state, and federal policies and procedures
  • Follows professional ethics in all work-related activities Works collaboratively with other Fulton County Chinese teachers
  • Prepares adequately for responsibilities to be assumed when absent
  • Works with parents/guardians in all aspects of the student’s educational program
  • Facilitates home-school communication by such means as holding conferences, telephoning, and sending written communications
  • Integrates appropriate technology into classroom instruction
  • Avoids behaviors which detract from staff morale
  • Performs other duties as assigned by the appropriate administrator


Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree from a regionally accredited university required
  • Must hold certification or permit in Chinese OR must meet eligibility requirements to obtain certification, those requirements are: must have passed the ACTFL Oral Proficiency
  • Interview (OPI) and Written Proficiency Test (WPT); Will primarily consider fully certified Chinese teachers, but will consider those who can pass the appropriate OPI and WPT exams
  • Currently Advanced Placement (AP) Certified or willing to pursue AP certification in Chinese
  • Must be proficient in speaking and writing the Chinese language (Intermediate High Level proficiency or above preferred)
  • Proven communication and instructional strategies
  • Classroom management skills
  • Excellent communication skills both orally and in writing
  • Excellent organizational skills

 
Required Experience:
  • 0-1 year classroom experience required; High School teaching experience preferred

 
Salary:
Complete Application:
  • Application (include eReferences)
  • Resume

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 Ron Wade, 786 Cleveland Avenue, S.W., Atlanta, Georgia 30315, or phone 404-763-4585.  TTY 1-800-255-0135.

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786 Cleveland Ave SW
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