Temp: World Language Exploratory Technician (French) - Eastport Elementary

Anne Arundel County Public Schools; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Anne Arundel County Public Schools is seeking a Temp: World Language Exploratory Technician to support instructional planning and materials development for language programs. The role collaborates with classroom teachers and participates in planning sessions to enhance student learning in world languages.

The position requires adaptability to varying schedules, strong communication in English and the target language, and the ability to work with diverse student populations within a school

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in related field of education required.
• Three years administrative experience within the related field required.
• Bilingual/Biliterate in the target language preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with classroom teacher to plan and prepare lessons and instructional materials.
• Collaborates with classroom teacher to establish learning objectives.
• Uses instructional strategies to present subject matter to students.
• Assists in evaluating student progress using appropriate assessment techniques.
• Maintains a safe classroom environment and supports student learning.

Skills

Education sector interest

Child engagement

Communications

Organizational skills

Diversity communication

Microsoft Office

Education

Associate's Degree in related field

Equivalent education/experience

Tools

Video Conferencing

Microsoft Office

Job description

Title Code

Temp: World Language Exploratory Technician

Position Summary

Temp: World Language Exploratory Technician

Job Summary

Supports instruction of students by developing, selecting, and modifying instructional plans and materials and presenting them using instructional techniques, which meet the needs of all students. Provides an atmosphere and environment conducive to the intellectual, physical, social and emotional development of students

Additional Work Days/Hours

Based on the assignment, the following additional work days and/or hours may be required as needed:

• Ability to work flexible schedules

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

• Collaborates with classroom teacher to plan and prepare lessons, assignments, and instructional materials.
• Collaborates with classroom, teacher to establish learning objectives consistent with appraisal of student needs, curriculum framework, and knowledge of human growth and development.
• Selects and uses appropriate instructional strategies including, but not limited to, lectures, group discussions, demonstrations, modeling and multi-media teaching aids to present subject matter to students.
• Collaborates with classroom teacher to evaluate student progress using appropriate assessment techniques.
• Maintains order and discipline in the classroom conducive to effective learning and takes all necessary safety precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.
• Creates a classroom environment that provides for student involvement in the learning process and enables each student to achieve learning objectives.
• Participates in teacher-parent or teacher-student conferences as necessary.
• May serve on special committees.
• Monitors appropriate use and care of equipment, textbooks, materials and facilities.
• Attends and actively participates in collaborative planning sessions with teachers and provides input regarding the planning of instructional goals, objectives and methods.
• Improves skill and knowledge base in current trends, research and methodology in instructional techniques, technology, multicultural content, problem solving and interdisciplinary connections.
• Performs other related duties as assigned within the same classification or lower.

Minimum Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education

• Associate's Degree in related field of education from a regionally accredited college or university required;
• Or an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities deemed sufficient to prepare the employee to successfully perform the duties of the position.

Experience

• Three (3) years administrative experience with proven knowledge and application within the related field required;
• Or an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities deemed sufficient to prepare the employee to successfully perform the duties of the position.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities And Other Characteristics

• Desire to work within the educational sector.
• Desire to work with children.
• Excellent communication – written and oral communication – in both English and the target World Language.
• Good organizational skills.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively work and communicate with diverse populations.
• Demonstrated proficiency with business technology applications (e.g. Video/Web Conferencing, Microsoft Office Suite -Word, Excel, Outlook, and/or PowerPoint preferred).

Language Requirements

• Bilingual/Biliterate in the target language: French, Italian, Mandarin, Spanish native or near native preferred.

Licenses and Certifications

Employee must retain active licenses, certifications, and enrollment as a condition of employment.

Driving Requirements

N/A

LEADERSHIP ROLE

N/A

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS

The physical demands and working conditions described here 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.

Physical Demands

• Standing: under 1/3 percent of the time
• Walking: under 1/3 percent of the time
• Sitting: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
• Keyboarding: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
• Talking: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
• Hearing: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
• As required by the duties and responsibilities of the position.

Vision

• No special vision requirements

Work Environment

• Location
• Office, school or similar indoor environment: over 2/3 percent of the time

Noise Level

• Moderate: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time

Weight & Force

• Lifting and carrying requirements
• None:

Travel Requirements

• N/A

JOB INFORMATION

Approved Date: 7/1/2014 Established Date: 7/1/2014 Title Code: Y00113 Title: TECHNICIAN: WORLD LANGUAGE EXPLORATORY TEMPORARY Alternate Title: Technician: World Language Exploratory Temporary Reports to Generic: Principal Reports to Specific: PRINCIPAL

ORGANIZATION

Division: Academics Business Unit: Curriculum & Assessments Department: Negotiated Agreement: N/A

HR JOB INFORMATION

Unit: 0 Days Worked: 191 FLSA Exemption Status: Non-Exempt Grade: