Tchr ESOL - Grades K-5 non-aligned Job Lilburn area,Georgia USA,Education / Teaching

Position Overview

Job Code:
Tchr ESOL – 060025

Standard

Hours:

20

Department:
Grades K-5 Non-aligned – 101199

Employment Class: ESL

Position Type:
Teacher – ESOL

Date Posted: 9/15/2016

Location:

Arcado Elementary

Date Available:

09/19/2016

Minimum Salary: $20,924.50/Annually

Maximum Salary: $46,255.00/Annually

License and Certification

Meets Georgia certification requirements in appropriate field of education.

Education Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in applicable field of education from a Professional Standards Commission (PSC) approved college or university required.

Experience Requirements

Previous teaching experience preferred.

Skills

Knowledge of Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS) Academic Knowledge and Skills (AKS) curriculum with in-depth knowledge of content in field of certification; knowledge of techniques for integrating curriculum, GCPS policies, and effective instructional practices; ability to understand the teaching/learning process; ability to infuse technology into instruction to increase student learning; ability to work effectively with administrators, colleagues, central office, and school‑based staff, students, parents, and community;

excellent oral and written communication skills; and effective human relations skills.

Responsibilities

Plan for appropriate learning experiences for students based on the district AKS curriculum and provide an environment conducive to student development.

Demonstrate command of the subject being taught.

Develop and prioritize short‑ and long‑term instructional objectives based on district AKS curriculum.

Identify specific prerequisite skills and/or knowledge necessary for students to learn the AKS.
Plan instruction as needed to promote student mastery of prerequisite skills and knowledge.
Analyze student work and assessments to determine instructional needs.
Prepare written lesson plans to support instructional objectives of the AKS for all students.
Plan appropriate assessment of student learning.

Evaluate, select, and modify resources and activities.

Review resources including district core materials.
Select core materials and other resources that match the AKS.
Choose resources that fit learner(s) needs.
Choose resources that reflect scientifically based research on effective instruction.

Provide initial focus for the lesson.

Communicate specific learning objectives to students.
Link lesson content to students’ prior knowledge and real‑world application.
Capture student attention through active involvement.

Organize content for presentation of the lesson.

Present information in a logical sequence.
Organize the presentation into blocks or steps based on students’ needs.
Follow a research‑based organization plan such as anticipatory set, acquisition lesson, guided practice, independent practice, and summary.

Utilize scientifically researched instructional strategies and methods.

Assess students’ learning of the AKS and provide specific feedback.
Provide collaborative learning opportunities.
Provide multiple opportunities for guided and independent practice.
Teach essential content‑related vocabulary.
Use a variety of nonverbal/visual representations.
Teach students to summarize their learning.
Teach skills for improving reading and writing proficiency across content areas.
Build students’ background knowledge and experience.
Teach questioning, cuing, and prompting techniques.
Use technology effectively in planning, teaching, and assessment.
Use inquiry‑based problem‑solving strategies.
Guide students in setting personal academic goals.
Have students compare and contrast concepts.

Provide formative assessment that measures student progress toward AKS objectives.

Monitor students’ progress through various techniques.
Adjust instructional plans based on assessment results.
Provide criteria allowing students to self‑assess progress.

Provide summative assessment that measures achievement of objectives.

Assess students’ learning of the AKS.
Use assessments appropriate for the learner(s).
Maintain assessment records for each student.
Communicate assessment results to students.
Use assessment results to plan subsequent instruction.

Organize learning environment to maximize student time on task.

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