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Company: Minneapolis Public Schools
Web Address: https://empapp.mpls.k12.mn.us/
 
Job Title: Chinese Language Teacher
Job Category: Education/Training / K-12 Educator Career Video  [ View All Education/Training Jobs ][ View All K-12 Educator Jobs ]
Your Internal Job ID: 20000355
Job Description:
Tchr, World Language - Chinese ::
Department:
Educational Service Center

Position Code:
20000355 - Tchr, World Language - Chinese

Work Hours:
varies, 38 Weeks

Application Deadline:
Always Open

Position Description:

FUNCTION: To provide high quality Chinese Language instruction as an elementary school specialist or classroom teacher of Chinese as a World Language elective in grades K-12, as designated by the school.





QUALIFICATIONS:



** Minnesota Teaching License in Chinese K-12.

** Proficiency in Chinese at the minimum of intermediate high-advanced level according to the Minnesota Praxis test for world languages, or the ACTFL Oral Proficiency Interview, or other valid documentation.

** Experience teaching a world language in a model of sequential language learning that promotes acquiring language proficiency for real communicative purposes.

** Knowledge of the theoretical principles of second language acquisition; appropriate instructional methods of language instruction; instructional resources appropriate to elementary, middle or high school language instruction; appropriate assessment and evaluation of students*** language acquisition.





ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:



** Provide effective, developmentally appropriate and differentiated language instruction for diverse learners.

** Provide high quality language instruction that integrates culturally authentic learning.

** Develop thematic language curriculum for each developmental level taught in the program.

** Integrate strategies that support developing literacy across the curriculum for all students.

** Use appropriate instructional strategies for making content/language instruction comprehensible.

** Promote interaction in the language and encourage language output from students.

** Promote achievement and bilingualism in an enriched education model.

** Lead, advocate for and support a high-quality, effective language program in the school community.

** Interact with families and promote family involvement to support student learning.

** Meet district standards for performance and attendance.

** Other duties as assigned.



SALARY: Teacher Salary Schedule *** 38 Weeks

The Minneapolis Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action School District
Employment Type:
  • Full Time
 
Other Information
 
Job Location: Minneapolis - MN - Twin Cities - Through Out
Address: 807 Broadway St NE
Zip Code: 55426
Post Date: 2009-11-17
 
Contact Information
 
Company: Minneapolis Public Schools
Contact Instructions: All applicants, including MPS employees, must complete an on-line application by clicking the Go to employer Web site button below. Only complete applications, which include all of the following items, will be considered: -Cover Letter -Resume -On-Line Application
 
 
 
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