World Language Teacher (Arabic)

JobID: 12652

Position Type:
Middle School Teaching

Date Posted:
9/10/2021

Location:
Scarlett Middle School

Closing Date:
09/20/2021

District:
Ann Arbor Public Schools – website

POSITION TITLE: World Language Teacher (Arabic)

FTE: 1.0

POSITION LOCATION: Scarlett Middle School

SALARY: AAEA Teacher Salary Schedule

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP: Building Principal

Ann Arbor International Baccalaureate teaching positions will fully embrace and implement the innovative teaching and learning practices for which International Baccalaureate is known as described by the International Baccalaureate Programme Standards and Practices and MYP Principles to Practice documents.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The following is a list of qualifications for the position, any one of which may be waived by the Board in exercising its prerogative to determine qualifications.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor’s of Arts degree

Able to proficiently communicate in French both orally and in writing

Possess a valid Michigan teaching certificate with Arabic Endorsement.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Posses a valid Michigan Teaching Certificate with Arabic endorsement

Secondary school teaching experience required

Experience with units of inquiry curriculum development using the International Baccalaureate MYP unit planner strongly preferred

Demonstrated success working with historically underachieving students and closing achievement gap(s)

Be recognized as a collaborative instructional team member

Demonstrated proficiency with instructional techniques such as:

Workshop teaching methods

Word Generation

Reading Apprenticeship

Project based learning including Project Lead The Way

Text-based discussions

Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol (SIOP)

Instructional uses of assessment data

Differentiated teaching methods in all content areas including response to intervention Tier 1, Tier 2 and Tier 3 options

Integration of content area instruction

Have demonstrated skillfulness collecting and analyzing data for instructional purposes including report cards, NWEA, SRI, MEAP/Mi-STEP, etc.

Have daily experience implementing Developmental Designs techniques

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Work with and support the IB coordinator and principals to plan and implement the MYP program with fidelity as outlined by the IB Programme Standards and Practices

Implement the School Improvement Plan (including Mitchell Scarlett Teaching & Learning Collaborative initiatives at Scarlett)

Be fully conversant in the IB Programme Standards and Practices, the Learner Profile and the MYP Principles to Practice documents found at http:ib.a2schools.org

Model inquiry thinking and problem solving during all stages of IB program development

Assume leadership responsibilities necessary for the development of the K-12 IB program

Participate in flexible scheduling to collaborate in development of units of inquiry

Write MYP units of inquiry for your grade/content area(s) to address the Michigan Academic Standards as well as vertical and horizontal alignment of curriculum

Collaborate with grade/content areas colleagues in the revision of MYP units of inquiry for your grade/content area(s) to address the Michigan Academic Standards as well as vertical and horizontal alignment of curriculum

Document unit development using the 2014 IB unit-planning process

Develop and implement units with Global Contexts as a context for inquiry

Develop and implement units with opportunities, through inquiry, to participate in service as action

Collaborate with others to integrate Approaches to Learning into units of inquiry as a vertical and horizontal progression of skills to be taught and assessed

Collaborate with others to plan, teach, implement and assess the Personal Project in 10th grade according to the guidelines in the MYP Projects Guide

Use the MYP assessment criteria for all units with four objectives/criteria for each subject group

Develop and use formative assessment tasks to monitor student growth and achievement, guide instructional decisions, and evaluate the outcomes of units of inquiry

Communicate regularly with parents, business partners and community members outside normal classroom day by means of teacher developed website, email, phone calls, conferences, etc.

Promote IB programming in all facets of communication

Participate in flexible scheduling to collaborate in development of units of inquiry

Regular and reliable attendance

LANGUAGE SKILLS:
Read, analyze and interpret documents such as professional journals, technical procedures, or government regulations in French and English.

Write routine reports and correspondence in French and English.

Effectively present information before groups of people in French and English.

Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

REASONING ABILITY:
Define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

Interpret an extensive variety of statistical information and data related to student achievement.

OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES:
Interact with public and other staff as required.

Apply knowledge of current replicated research and techniques related to sensory issues.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee must be able to attend meetings in the evening and at other locations.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

Ann Arbor Public Schools is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Ann Arbor Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or any other legally protected status. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

METHOD OF APPLICATION:
All applicants must complete the online application at a2schools.org >> District Links >> Job Postings

Certified Positions Only: Copies of an active Michigan Teaching Certificate and college transcripts are required with application packet. Original certificate and certified transcripts are required prior to being hired.