A Bilingual, ESL, or Language Teacher teaches foreign languages to students in elementary to secondary schools. This includes English as a second language. Common foreign languages which are taught are Spanish, French, Japanese, Korean, German, Dutch, Russian, Mandarin, and Arabic.
Conferred bachelor's degree (by August 1st) or higher and meets certification requirements as established by the Maryland State Department of Education. Other experience as established by Maryland Law and Board of Education policy.
QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of subject matter and appropriate instructional methodologies. Evidence of exemplary human relation skills. Evidence of exemplary organizational and planning skills. Evidence of ability to work effectively with students, parents, and staff.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Plans and provides for appropriate learning experiences for students. Supervises students in a variety of school-related settings. Monitors and evaluates student outcomes. Communicates and interacts with students, parents, staff, and community. Develops, selects, and modifies instructional plans and materials to meet the needs of all students. Provides an atmosphere and environment conducive to the intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development of children. Strives to maintain and improve professional competence. Maintains appropriate records and follows required procedures and practices. Monitors appropriate use and care of equipment, materials, and facilities. Maintains regular, on-time attendance. Serves on special committees. Other duties as prescribed by Maryland State Law, Board of Education policy, Negotiated Agreement and Building Principal. Assists students in developing critical-thinking abilities by gaining an understanding of the content's concepts.
ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The environmental factors and/or physical requirements of this position include the following: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to have ordinary ambulatory skills sufficient to visit other locations; and the ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and manipulate (lift, carry, move) light to medium weights of 10-50 pounds. Requires good hand-eye coordination, arm, hand and finger dexterity, including ability to grasp, and visual acuity to use a keyboard. The employee frequently is required to sit, reach with hands and arms, talk and hear. Charles County Public Schools reserves the right to re-advertise and modify the content of vacancy announcements at any time; however, this may be the only notice for this position during the noted advertisement period.
