LANGUAGE TEACHER FOR ENGLISH/MANDARIN/JAPANESE/KOREAN COURSE

Main Job Duties and Responsibilities

• plan and prepare lesson plans that meet core objectives and principles and are in line with the curriculum goals
• prepare instructional aids and supplemental teaching materials and resources consistent with learning objectives and student needs
• select and requisition appropriate books, instructional aids and school supplies as needed
• deliver lessons using a variety of differentiated instructional techniques that are appropriate to the academic level and meet the diverse needs of students
• maximize the appropriate use of technology in the classroom as an instructional tool
• teach grammar and syntax, vocabulary and word usage and other principles of the English language
• promote students’ understanding of and appreciation for literature
• develop students’ verbal skills including reading out loud, discussion and debate
• develop students’ writing skills
• encourage the development of critical thinking skills
• create a safe and flexible classroom environment conducive to optimal student learning
• help students to work independently and collaboratively in groups
• establish and maintain standards of student behavior that conform to School and District policies and promote learning in the classroom
• encourage student responsibility, cooperation, tolerance and mutual respect in a manner consistent with School and District policies and procedures
• establish and monitor appropriate behavior of students in extra-curricular activities
• track and monitor student learning using a variety of techniques
• prepare and administer assessments that are curriculum-aligned
• grade assessments and assignments
• keep current with district and state standardized testing and maximize student achievement on these tests
• administer standardized tests in accordance with district testing programs
• monitor performance and progress and modify instructional methods to meet individual needs where necessary
• foster good working relationships with students, teachers, counselors, administrators and other stakeholders to support the development and well being of the students
• keep parents or guardians informed of students’ academic progress and social and behavioral issues
• coordinate parent/teacher conferences to review students’ progress
• maintain accurate and complete student records including attendance, grades, assessments and test scores as required by district and school procedures and regulations
• participate in staff meetings and training sessions
• undertake professional development activities to ensure continued professional growth and development of teaching skills