Academic Teacher

Overview

Job Description Technical Requirement: SAESD is looking for an Arabic language teacher who teaches Arabic language on an individual or group basis from beginning to advanced levels. Teaches modern standard, colloquial and/or classical Arabic as program circumstances require. Training in the aural-oral techniques in teaching a second language preferred.

• Instruct students in subject matter, prepare teaching outlines, assign lessons, assess oral presentations, and evaluate assignments.
• Administer assessment instruments to evaluate students’ progress; prepare reports of progress; discuss student behavior and academic performance with parents.
• Keep classroom records; maintain discipline in the classroom and on school grounds.
• Participate in faculty and professional meetings and professional development workshops.
• Receive general administrative supervision and evaluation from the Principal of the assigned school, and professional guidance on techniques, curriculum, materials, and developments in education from the Teaching & Learning Team.
• Adhere to established SAES Policies and Administrative Instructions.
• Provides work direction to Teacher Assistants, as required; assists school administrators in new teacher orientation; promotes high academic standards and a professional atmosphere.

• Fluent in reading, writing, and speaking Modern Standard Arabic and English; competent in Arabic grammar and Arabic literature.
• Ability to lead a teaching team or work in an individualized teaching structure.
• Performs daily classroom or organizational activities; defines classroom achievement goals; develops classroom management and assessment systems.
• Requests, prepares, or accesses media materials; utilizes instructional aides; develops teaching material as applicable; plans individualized course of study for students.
• May perform these activities in cooperation with other members of the teaching team and in coordination with the Teaching & Learning Team.
• Evaluates student progress regularly; prepares evaluation records; communicates student progress to parents; may recommend remedial or enrichment activities.
• Keeps current with education research through professional literature and participation in formal and informal professional meetings and workshops.
• Assists in the design and review of curriculum in coordination with educational specialists, curriculum coordinators, school administrators and peers.

• Minimum requirement:
  Candidate must have a Bachelor's degree in Education or Arabic Language. North American Certification not required.
• Candidate must have a minimum of 3 years of full-time teaching experience.

• Certificate Requirement:
  Minimum requirement as above (Bachelor's degree in Education or Arabic Language; North American Certification not required).
• Candidate must have a minimum of 3 years of full-time teaching experience.