ESOL Teacher (Dual Language Immersion)

Fulton County Schools; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Fulton County Schools seeks a Dual Immersion teacher to deliver instruction aligned with Georgia standards in the target language. You will collaborate with a partner teacher, use CI-based approaches, and engage families to support student learning.

Requirements include a Bachelor's degree, valid GA teaching certification or eligibility, and Advanced-level OPI/WPT in the target language, plus ESOL endorsement for program delivery. Accounting for attendance and ongoing training are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from regionally accredited university.
• Valid Georgia Teaching Certification in applicable content field or eligible to hold a Georgia Teaching Certificate.
• Must have passed ACTFL OPI and WPT at Advanced level proficiency in target language other than English.
• ESOL certification/endorsement for Dual Immersion model.

Responsibilities

• Provides instruction aligned with Fulton County curriculum.
• Creates a classroom environment that promotes active learning.
• Exhibits knowledge of performance-based instruction and assessment.
• Communicates with students, parents, colleagues, and school leadership.
• Manages attendance and punctuality.
• Collaborates with partner teacher in Dual Immersion model.
• Integrates technology into classroom instruction.
• Performs other duties as assigned by administrator.

Job description

Overview

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

Responsibilities

• 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
• Participates 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

EEO Statement

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.