ESOL-Dual Language Immersion Teacher (PT)

Fulton County Schools; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Part time

Job summary

Fulton County Schools is seeking an ESOL‑Dual Language Immersion Teacher (PT) in the Atlanta area. The role requires delivering instruction entirely in the target language with ESOL support within the dual immersion framework.

The candidate must hold a valid Georgia teaching certificate for the applicable content area and have Advanced level proficiency on the ACTFL OPI/WPT, with ESOL endorsement for the model used.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• ACTFL OPI and WPT Advanced level proficiency required.
• ESOL certification/endorsement for Dual Immersion.

Responsibilities

• Provides content-related instruction based on Fulton County’s curriculum.
• Maintains a classroom environment that promotes active learning in the target language.
• Collaborates with partner teacher in the Dual Immersion model.
• Communicates with students, parents, and school leadership.
• Assists home-school communication and conferences.

Skills

CI in target language

Classroom management

Oral and written communication

Organizational skills

Instructional strategies

Education

Bachelor’s Degree from regionally accredited university

Job description

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 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
• Collaborates effectively with partner teacher on all aspects of instruction in the Dual Immersion model
• 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
• Participate in required additional training related to the Dual Immersion Model
• Performs 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

Category

Teaching

Job Function

Teaching

Department

Promise Career Institute

Posting ID

35240

ESOL‑Dual Language Immersion Teacher (PT)

Nearest Major Market

Atlanta

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 [phone].TTY 1-800-255-0135.