Teacher Foreign Language, Arabic (26-27)

Baltimore City Public Schools - Teacher Foreign Language Arabic 26-27

Job Title: Teacher Foreign Language Arabic 26-27

Job Number: 8600042425

Start Date: Not specified

Open Date: Not specified

Closing Date: Not specified

Job Summary:

Plans and implements an instructional program in Foreign Language - Arabic and provides related educational services. Manages student behavior, assesses and evaluates student achievement, and modifies instructional activities as required. Serves as Foreign Language - Arabic education classroom teacher, teaching classes that may be single grade or multi-grade level, subject-oriented, or skill/specialty oriented.

Essential Functions:

• Assesses student abilities as related to desired educational goals, objectives, and outcomes
• Plans and implements appropriate instructional learning strategies and activities, including determination of appropriate kind and level of materials
• Utilizes a variety of instructional materials and available multimedia and computer technology to enhance learning
• Develops, adapts, modifies, and individualizes educational materials, resources, techniques, methods, and strategies to meet the needs of students within the City Schools curriculum framework
• Assumes direct responsibility for the development of appropriate behavior of students within the school setting by establishing and maintaining effective discipline and management procedures
• Manages the behavior of learners in instructional settings to ensure an environment conducive to the learning process and assists and participates in management of student behavior in other parts of the school, center, school grounds, or work site
• Coordinates instructional activities and collaborates with others, professional staff, both school and non-school-based, as required to maximize learning opportunities
• Requests assistance of and works with resource personnel as needed
• Works in a self-contained team, departmental, itinerant capacity, or at field work site as assigned
• Participates in in-service and staff development activities and staff meetings as required or assigned
• Continually assesses student achievement and maintains appropriate assessment and evaluation documentation for institutional and individual reporting purposes
• Ensures continuous communication with parents, both written and oral, to keep them informed of a students progress
• Continually communicates with students on instructional expectations and keeps them informed of their progress in meeting those expectations
• Manages allotted learning time to maximize student achievement
• Assigns work to and oversees paraprofessionals, parents, and student volunteers as required
• Ensures the classroom and/or instructional environment is attractive, healthy, safe, and conducive to learning, and that materials are in good condition and accessible to students
• Serves at two or more schools on a regular basis if itinerant
• Makes off-school site visits to monitor students or confers with employers or site instructors as required
• Supports or participates in school-wide student activities and social events and approved fundraising activities
• Monitors student behavior in non-instructional areas as assigned or required and intervenes to control and modify disruptive behavior, reporting to administrator as appropriate
• Collaborates with other professionals, guidance counselors, librarians, etc., to carry out school-wide instructional or related activities
• May sponsor or coordinate extracurricular activities, such as clubs, student organizations, and academic contests
• Performs and promotes all activities in compliance with equal employment and non-discrimination policies, federal laws, state laws, school board policies, and professional standards

Desired Qualifications:

• Valid educator license in Arabic or eligible for a conditional license in Arabic
• Fluent in Arabic - speaking, reading, and writing
• Bachelors degree in Arabic or at least 12 college credits in Arabic courses with a C or better and an overall GPA of 2.5 or better
• Bachelors degree from an accredited college or institution
• Knowledge of federal laws protecting the educational services for students with disabilities
• Knowledge of content, curriculum, methods, materials, and equipment of instructional specialty to which assigned
• Excellent oral and written communications and human relations skills
• Ability to select instructional planning, management, and evaluation procedures that relate to student needs and the demands of the instructional environment
• Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional programs
• Ability to plan and implement lessons based on division and school objectives and the needs and abilities of students to whom assigned
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students, peers, and parents
• Ability to plan and implement lessons based on division and school objectives and the needs and abilities of students to whom assigned
• Ability to move about the room to check student work and monitor behavior
• Preferred knowledge of schools program of studies related to assignments and mission goals and organization
• Bachelors degree in Arabic or Arabic education

Work Schedule:

• Full-time or Part-time

Additional Details:

• Qualified candidates for the above position must submit the following:
• Completed online application
• Resume that clearly demonstrates the above minimum qualifications
• Upload copies of all transcripts - undergraduate, graduate, and all MSDE Certifications
• Must provide three professional references to include name, title, business address, email address, and phone number
• All documentation, certification necessary, scanned copies accepted to substantiate minimum qualifications must be uploaded into the application
• All documentation must be scanned and uploaded to the application

Benefits:

• This position is eligible for benefits. To review the available options, please see the information relevant to the union for this position by viewing the following link: http://www.baltimorecityschools.org

Equal Employment Opportunity:

• Baltimore City Public Schools does not discriminate in its employment programs and activities based on race, ethnicity, color, ancestry, national origin, nationality, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy or parenting status, family structure, ability, cognitive, socio-emotional, and physical veteran status, genetic information, age, immigration or citizenship status, socioeconomic status, language, or any other legally or constitutionally protected attributes or affiliations.
• Discrimination undermines our communitys long-standing efforts to create foster and promote equity and inclusion for all.
• Some examples of discrimination include acts of hate violence, harassment, bullying, or retaliation.
• For more information, see Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners Policies JBA Nondiscrimination - Students JBB Sex-Based Discrimination - Students JICK Bullying Harassment or Intimidation of Students ACA Nondiscrimination - Employees and Third Parties ACB Sexual Harassment - Employees and Third Parties ACD ADA Reasonable Accommodations and ADA Equity and the accompanying City Schools Administrative Regulations.
• City Schools also provides equal access to the Boy and Girl Scouts and other designated youth groups.
• Link to Full Nondiscrimination Notice.

Bargaining Unit:

• This position is affiliated with the Baltimore Teachers Union (BTU) bargaining unit.

Retirement Plan:

• This position is affiliated with the State Retirement Plan.