2026-2027 1st Grade Teacher Chinese Immersion

POSITION PURPOSE: The school day is spent in the target language of Chinese. Curriculum includes standards based objectives taught in Chinese with the exception of English Language Arts which is taught by a mainstream teacher. Teachers will adapt grade level curriculum into Chinese and use researched based instructional strategies to deliver content instruction.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

As Immersion Teacher:

• Teach math science social studies Chinese Language Arts in the target language. Use curriculum/textbooks provided by the district and translate the English portion into Chinese.
• Create supplemental math/science/social studies /cultural materials as needed.
• Demonstrate proficiency in reading written and oral communication in the target language in order to organize plan and implement the content curriculum.
• Teach age-appropriate cultural practices products and perspectives of Chinese cultures integrated throughout the classroom in addition to the language itself.
• Provide direct and evaluate learning experiences of students in both curricular and extracurricular activities in the target language.
• Provide guidance to students promoting their proper educational welfare.
• Be responsible for student accounting.
• Take part in the in-service education program provided by the school and district to include but not limited to Sheltered Instructional Observation Protocol technology training and literacy training. These continuing education in-service opportunities will occur during and after school hours. Heavily recommended to participate in STARTALK summer professional development opportunities.
• Supervise students on the school ground.
• Enforce policies and regulations as established by the school board of the Beaufort County School .

As Part of the Immersion Team:

• Meet with the District Immersion Team throughout the year and help with setting goals planning organizing coordinating making decisions communicating and evaluating all aspects of the Chinese Programs.
• Promote positive communications between the immersion team the administration and the rest of the school staff the parent-teacher organization and the community in general.
• Cooperate with and participate in the planning and the evaluation of the school program (especially Immersion and World Language Programs).

ADDITIONAL DUTIES: Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principal Superintendent or other district office administrator as designated by the Superintendent.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must have a valid South Carolina teaching or be able to obtain one within 60 days from being hired.
• Must be Highly Qualified in the content area or be able to become Highly Qualified within 60 days from being hired.

EXPERIENCE:

• Fluent in the target language (excellent proficiency in writing reading and oral communication).
• Knowledgeable about Chinese cultural practices products and perspectives relevant to young children AND other ages including adults.
• Excellent proficiency in Chinese/English translation skills (at both oral and written levels).

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the job and are not meant to be all inclusive. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the job.

Unless reasonable accommodations can be made while performing this job the staff member shall:

1. Use strength to lift items needed to perform the functions of the job.
2. Sit stand and walk for required periods of time.
3. Speak and hear.
4. Use close vision color vision peripheral vision and depth perception along with the ability to focus vision.
5. Communicate effectively in English using proper grammar and vocabulary. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication.
6. Reach with hands and arms and use hands and fingers to handle objects and operate tools technology equipment computers and/or controls.

WORK PLACE EXPECTATIONS:

1. Work effectively with and respond to diverse cultures or backgrounds.
2. Demonstrate professionalism and appropriate judgment in behavior speech and dress in a neat clean and professional manner for the assignment and work setting.
3. Have regular and punctual attendance.
4. Follow all District policies work procedures and reasonable requests by the proper authorities.
5. As an employee of Beaufort County School District I am to adhere to confidentiality as directed by Federal State and Local Laws/Regulations; and in accordance with district administrative rules as it pertains to sensitive information employee information and student information. Failure to adhere to confidentiality may result in disciplinary actions up to and including termination of employment.

REPORTS TO: Principal

DAYS PER YEAR: 190

SALARY CLASSIFICATION: Paid on the Certified Personnel Salary Schedule

EMPLOYEE GROUP: Certified

APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Must apply online by completing an Certified application and adding this specific job to your online application.

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

EMPLOYEES ACKNOWLEDGEMENT STATEMENT:

1. I have reviewed the above position description and understand its contents.

2. I am aware that my position description may be revised or updated at any time and once notified of changes I remain responsible for knowledge of its contents.

3. I hereby certify that I possess the physical and mental ability to fulfill the essential functions of the above position with or without reasonable accommodation(s). If I require accommodation(s) in order to fulfill any or all of these functions I agree to provide information to the District regarding the requested accommodation(s).

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