Elementary German Dual Immersion Teacher

• Position Type:
  Certified Teaching Elementary
• Location:
  
  West Elementary School
• Date Available:
  
  26/27 School Year

Under the direction of the school principal, the 4th Grade German Dual Immersion Teacher is responsible for the education of assigned students and will create a flexible program and class environment favorable for learning and personal growth. The teacher will teach German literacy skills and identified content subjects to students through the exclusive use ofthe German language in a 50:50 dual immersion setting.

The teacher will team with an English-speaking teacher to provide instruction to students. Professional relations will be developed and maintained with other staff and parents.

• Provides learning experiences and teaches lessons to meet objectives by following the approved curriculum map provided by the District, which follows the Utah State Core Curriculum.
• Teaches assigned elementary subjects exclusively using the German language for the purpose of creating fluency in foreign language while teaching basic elementary subjects in a dual immersion setting.
• Promotes a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction, and student learning.
• Facilitates active learning experiences fluently in German for the purpose of engaging learners as the optimum level. Immerses students inthe German language, literature, and culture while teaching assigned core subjects for the purpose of maximizing the language learning experience.
• Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning, and modifies instructional methods to fit individual student's needs, including students with special needs; conducts individual and small group instruction as needed including response to interventions.
• Instructs students in the principles of responsible citizenship and other subject matters specified in applicable laws, as well as administrative regulations and procedures of the school system.
• Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research.
• Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, grading, and reporting for all student activities, achievement and attendance as required by district procedures and applicable laws.
• Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.
• Ensures that student conduct conforms with the school's standards and school district policies, and establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
• Coordinates with other elementary professional staff members, especially within grade level, to evaluate and assess curriculum, and participates in faculty meetings and committees. Participates in the PLC, Professional Learning Community, program.
• Uses appropriate books, instructional aids and other supplies and equipment and maintains inventory records.
• Supervises students in activities that take place out of the classroom during the school day, including activities involving school transportation.
• Administers standardized tests in accordance with District testing programs.

Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principal and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent.

The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Uses standardandcurrent electronics, technology and equipment such as personal computers, printer, LCD, Smart board, document camera, voice enhancement equipment, etc.

Works in Classroom and school building environments.

Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.

• Knowledge of current teaching methods and…