Teacher Elementary English
Teacher Elementary English
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$ 49911 - 109469
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Job Description
Rochambeau The French International School of Washington DC (Rochambeau) has an opening fora fulltime Elementary English Teacherfor theschool year.
Location:Bethesda MD
Job Type:Fulltime; Faculty Association Collective Bargaining Unit (CBA) applicable
Salary Information:The salary range is $49911$109469 per the Faculty CBA Salary Scale. Teachers will be hired and employed in the highest category of teaching staff to which they are entitled in accordance with the degrees and certifications that they hold and the subjects and levels that they teach.
Terms of employment:This is a fulltime position with20 periods of 50 minutes plus no less than 80 minutes of recess supervision per the Elementary School schedule. Fulltime may include educational projects department responsibilities and travel between campuses.
Rochambeau The French International School (Rochambeau) located in Bethesda MD is an independent and coeducational day school offering a unique combination of the French curriculum and a highquality English program to approximately 1200 students from Preschool 2year old) through 12th grade. Diversity is the hallmark of Rochambeau with over 80 nationalities represented in the student body. We are dedicated to fostering a culture where diversity equity and inclusion remain at our core.
Commitment To Diversity EquityAnd Inclusion
Rochambeau is committed to a diverse workforce representative of our students embracing cultural competency and an international community.
Examples Of Duties And Responsibilities:
These duties and responsibilities are intended only as examples of the various job duties to be performed.The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar related or logical assignment to the position.Teachingpositions are campusbased; therefore this position requires teaching inperson.
Job Summary:
Each teacher is responsible for all aspects of teaching and learning for those classes and students assigned to them. This involves organizing and administering the classes preparing lesson plans and teaching within the school guidelines. In addition each staff member is responsible for promoting highquality standards throughout their work in particular maintaining high standards of achievement and encouraging all students to fulfill their potential through effective teaching and high expectations.
Main responsibilities:
Teach students of diverse abilities in English Language Arts and Social Sciences.
Contribute to developing the ELA curriculum instructional materials assessment tools and lesson plans according to the needs of students of differing ages levels and abilities ranging from beginning Englishlanguage learning to advanced proficiency in English.
Use technology as a learning tool in the classroom and with the students.
Select and order textbooks and instructional materials in the classroom in collaboration with the English department.
Monitor and assess student performance throughout the year to determine each students current English level placement maintain records for individual students and prepare report cards each trimester.
Manage student behavior positively to provide a safe and optimal learning environment.
Attend pedagogical planning meetings as needed.
Participate in ELA department meetings and work collaboratively on department projects.
Participate in appropriate inservice programs or other professional development.
Participate in parentteacher conferences as required or requested.
Perform supervisory duties other than lunch/lunch recess according to the duty roster not to exceed the average agreed upon for all elementary school teachers at or before the first teachers meeting of each school year.
Act as a liaison between students parents and school staff as regards the Elementary School English program.
Stay abreast of current educational trends and best practices as these relate to classroom instruction and effective schools.Maintain a professional manner when interacting with students parents community agencies and colleagues.
Commitment toRochambeaus Vision Mission and Values.
Perform related duties consistent with the scope and intent of the position.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelors degree in English Elementary School Teaching from an accredited university or college.
Experience teaching English to Second Language Learners or Bilingual Education is preferred.
Elementary teaching experience is preferred.
Ability to work cooperatively and communicate effectively with other teachers support staff parents and members of the community.
Ability to recognize and respond to individual and cultural differences in students and use different teaching methods that inspire high student achievement
An understanding of French is preferred but not essential.
Knowledge Skillsand Abilities:
Ability to work as part of a team.
Ability to work successfully with colleagues on a team.
Have proven experience in teaching the relevant age group.
Welldeveloped and effective communication skills written and verbal.
Skills in building an equitable classroom community.
Ability to solve everyday problems using initiative flexibility and creativity.
Good organization and time management skills.
Ability to use innovative active teaching methods.
Positively support the schools mission policies and practices and work collaboratively in a professional organization.
Maintain confidentiality and security of information.
Special Notes
ByMaryland House Bill 486 Rochambeau must contact all former employers to request information about child sexual abuse or sexual misconduct involving the applicant. If you would like additional information please visitHouse Bill 486.Also before hiring all final candidates will be asked whether they have been found to have engaged in are currently under investigation for or left employment during an active investigation in which they were accused of sexual violence or sexual harassment. When obtaining employment reference checks these same sexual violence or sexual harassment questions will also be asked.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Rochambeau is an equal opportunity employer and is deeply committed to serving its community advancing access and equity and ensuring that all individuals are welcomed and valued. All applicants are protected under Federal law from discrimination based on race color religion sex national origin disability age genetics or any other basis protected by law. Rochambeau is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive community and strongly encourages all qualified individuals to apply. If you need help with the employment application process please contact Human Resources ator.
Employment Type
Full-Time
