ESOL Teacher

Fulton County Schools; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Fulton County Schools seeks a qualified Dual Immersion English/Target Language teacher to deliver instruction aligned with Georgia Performance Standards. You will foster active learning, implement CI strategies, and collaborate with a partner teacher in a bilingual setting to support student achievement.

The role requires holding a Georgia Teaching Certification in the applicable content field (ESOL/Dual Immersion), and readiness to engage families while maintaining high instructional standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from a regionally accredited university.
• Valid Georgia Teaching Certification in applicable content field (e.g. Early Childhood for Elementary) or eligibility to hold one.
• Must have passed the ACTFL OPI and WPT at Advanced level proficiency in Target language other than English.
• ESOL certification/endorsement for Dual Immersion model used as a delivery model for ESOL.

Responsibilities

• Provides instruction based on Fulton County curriculum and Georgia Performance Standards.
• Creates a classroom environment that promotes active learning in the subject area.
• Communicates with students, parents, colleagues, and school leadership.
• Integrates technology into classroom instruction.
• Collaborates with partner teacher in the Dual Immersion model.

Skills

Communication

Classroom management

Written communication

Organizational skills

CI via Comprehensible Input

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Georgia Teaching Certification (applicable content)

OPI/WPT Advanced level proficiency (Target language)

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