Middle School Mandarin Teacher

position type: middle school teaching / world language

qualifications: appropriate state of ohio licensure

the teacher leads students toward the fulfillment of their potential for intellectual, emotional, and psychological growth and maturation.

a.
student learning: teachers understand student learning and development, and respect the diversity of the students they teach.

• displays knowledge of how students learn and of the developmental characteristics of age groups.
• understands what students know and are able to do and use this knowledge to meet the needs of all students.
• expects that all students will achieve to their full potential.
• models respect for students' diverse cultures, language skills and experiences.
• recognizes characteristics of gifted students, students with disabilities and at-risk students in order to assist in appropriate identification, instruction, and intervention.

b.
content knowledge: teachers know and understand the content area for which they have instructional responsibility.

• knows the content they teach and use their knowledge of content-specific concepts, assumptions and skills to plan instruction.
• understands and uses content-specific instructional strategies to effectively teach the central concepts and skills of the discipline.
• understands school and district curriculum priorities and the ohio academic content standards.
• understands the relationship of knowledge within the content area to other content areas.
• connects content to relevant life experiences and career opportunities.

c.
assessment: teachers understand and use varied assessments to inform instruction, evaluate and ensure student learning.

• is knowledgeable about assessment types, their purposes and the data they generate.
• selects, develops and uses variety of diagnostic, formative and summative assessments.
• analyzes data to monitor student progress and learning to plan, differentiate and modify instruction
• collaborates and communicates student progress with students, parents and colleagues
• involves learners in self-assessment and goal setting to address gaps between performance and potential.

d.
delivery of instruction: teachers plan and deliver effective instruction that advances the learning of each individual student.

• aligns his/her instructional goals and activities with school and district priorities and ohio's academic content standards.
• uses information about students' learning and performance to plan and deliver instruction that will close the achievement gap
• communicates clear learning goals and explicitly link learning activities to those defined goals.
• applies knowledge of how students think and learn to instructional design and delivery.
• differentiates instruction to support the learning needs of all students, including students identified as gifted, students with disabilities and at-risk students.
• creates and selects activities that are designed to help students develop as independent learners and complex problem-solvers.
• uses resources effectively, including technology, to enhance student learning.

e.
learning environment: teachers create learning environments that promote high levels of learning and achievement for all students.

• treats all students fairly and establish an environment that is respectful, supportive and caring.
• creates an environment that is physically and emotionally safe.
• motivates students to work productively and assume responsibility for their own learning.
• creates learning situations in which students work independently, collaboratively and/or as a whole class.
• maintains an environment that is conducive to learning for all students.

f.
collaboration: teachers collaborate and communicate with other educators, administrators, students and parents and the community to support student learning.

• communicates clearly and effectively.
• shares responsibility with parents and caregivers to support student learning, emotional and physical development and mental health.
• collaborates effectively with other teachers, administrators and school and district staff.
• collaborates effectively with the local community and community agencies, when and where appropriate, to promote a positive environment for student learning.

g.
professional growth: teachers assume responsibility for professional growth, performance, and involvement as an individual and as a member of a learning community.

• understands, upholds and follows professional ethics, policies and legal codes of professional conduct.
• takes responsibility for engaging in continuous, purposeful professional development.
• is an agent of change who seeks opportunities to positively impact teaching quality, school improvements and student achievement.
• is willing to share professional development with colleagues

h.
other

• performs other duties as assigned.

1. Occasional exposure to blood, bodily fluids, and tissue.

2. Occasional interaction among unruly children.

note: the above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of…