Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and SciencesFacultyLos Angeles, California

REQ20140268 Posted Date: 09. 13. 2023

Tacoma Public Schools

Expected Start Date: September, 2023

FTE: 1.0

Hours per day: 7.5

Salary Level: Based on preparation level and experience per TEA Collective Bargaining Agreement
Range is $64,838 – $129,573 per year

Union/Days per year: Teacher, 182 work days, 10 month

Benefits: This job has the full range of benefits offered by Tacoma Public Schools.

Examples Of Duties

This position plans, organizes and provides students with appropriate learning activities, experiences and a classroom environment designed to fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical and social growth; supports the School/Building, School Board, District and State curriculum, policies and initiatives for student achievement.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

1. Develops, plans and strategizes a program of study that is based on and capitalizes on the learning needs of students and meets the individual needs, interests and abilities of the students; creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students; employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media to engage the students and provide an opportunity for participation that is consistent with the students’ needs and capabilities.

2. Assesses the accomplishments for student growth on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required; maintains and issues appropriate grades to reflect level of student achievement; refers students for evaluation by District Specialists, as needed and required; provides guidance which will promote the students’ welfare, educational development, and citizenship.

3. Strives to implement, by pedagogical content knowledge, instruction, action and support, the District’s philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives; assists the administration in implementing all District policies and rules governing student life and conduct as outlined by the State criteria for teacher evaluation requirements; develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior; encourages students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior; manages student behavior and maintains order in the classroom in a fair and just manner; participates in the planning and evaluation of the school program(s) and the District’s curriculum and program development.

4. Develops norms for learning that reflect teacher knowledge of content; prepares lesson plans for assigned classes and shows written evidence of preparation upon request of assigned Administrator; provides differentiated instruction and scaffolding of tasks; effectively makes use of learning time and guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals; establishes, with an alignment of instructional materials and tasks, clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects; communicates these objectives and learning target(s) to the students.

5. Establishes and maintains open lines of communication with students, parents, colleagues and community members; makes provisions for being available to the students and to the parents for education-related purposes when required; conducts parent(s)/guardian(s) conferences and a variety of other meetings with District staff, parent(s)/guardian(s) and students to communicate student progress and interpret program rationale and each student’s educational, social and behavioral development.

6. Maintains accurate, complete and correct records as required by law, District policy and administrative regulations; utilizes multiple data elements (both formative assessment and summative) to plan, inform, provide other formative assessment opportunities by adjusting instruction; evaluates student learning and success criteria to modify and improve program effectiveness; uses the Washington State approved student growth rubrics for tracking student growth data.

7. Takes necessary and reasonable precautions to protect the students, equipment, materials and facilities; provides for and promotes the care and protection of students and school property; supervises students in lunchroom, in hallways, on school grounds, and in any program held at the school under School District sanction; effectively utilizes and provides access to the materials, resources and services of the community and the District to enhance students’ learning and teacher’s effectiveness.

OTHER JOB DUTIES

1. Maintains and updates knowledge and skills necessary for success in the position and improving professional competence by participating in professional development activities and training, as required, as needed or as assigned.

2. Attends staff meetings as called by the Administrators and serves on staff committees; supervises Para Educators and other classroom office assistance as required; provides guidance and works with staff members in an appropriate manner.

3. Develops and maintains a professional and collegial relationships with colleagues; collaborates with peers and administrators to improve student learning; supports appropriate conduct and performance of job duties; adheres to Tacoma Public School Board policies; contributes to the development of new teachers and student teachers per District guidelines.

4. Maintains files on latest curriculum guides; keeps updated on resources and methods and makes relevant changes to instructional plans and activities.

5. Performs related duties as assigned, on a temporary basis.

6. Regular, reliable, predictable attendance or physical presence is an essential job requirement and critical to the performance of the work.

CONDITIONS

Confined to work area; must secure substitute or leave only at assigned breaks; may be required to work with and defuse, if appropriate, difficult and sensitive situations and/or people; may have to be out in inclement weather to supervise students; may be exposed to high noise levels; may be required to lift and carry up to 20 pounds, bend, squat, stoop, kneel, crouch, walk, twist, climb, and/or be mobile.

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree from accredited university with appropriate educational endorsement; or any combination of experience and training which provides the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and ability required to perform the work.

Licenses/Special Requirements

Valid Washington State teaching certificate.

Completion of all District-required trainings, as assigned.

Fingerprints and successful WSP and FBI background clearance/sexual misconduct clearance.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of applicable Washington State and Federal rules and regulations.

Knowledge of subject matter/course content relevant to assignment.

Knowledge of and skills in using various formative and summative assessments.

Knowledge and skill in instructional principles, methods and techniques.

Skill in obtaining, clarifying and exchanging information.

Skill in critical thinking and problem solving.

Skill in attention to detail.

Skill in classroom management.

Skill in handling student discipline.

Skill in providing quality customer service.

Ability to plan, organize and coordinate activities.

Ability to multi-task, set priorities and meet deadlines.

Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written forms with all levels of management, both internal and external to the District.

Ability to use informational technology.

Ability to exercise critical thinking and use sound judgment.

Ability to be flexible and adaptable.

Ability to work with difficult and/or sensitive situations to provide appropriate resolutions.

Ability to serve as role model and treat students and colleagues as individuals in a professional and ethical manner.

Ability to adhere to all Tacoma Public School Board policies.

Ability to support the School/Building, School Board, District and State curriculum, policies and initiatives for student achievement

Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Ability to demonstrate reasonable, reliable and regular attendance.

Ability to lift and carry up to 20 pounds, stoop, kneel, crouch, walk, twist, bend, climb and/or be mobile.

Ability to travel throughout the District by means of private or public transportation.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of people in a multi-cultural, diverse socio-economic setting.

Supplemental Information

This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. District administration has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice. The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the primary functions of this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required and the scope of responsibility, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods or otherwise balance the workload.

Tacoma Public Schools does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:

• Civil Rights Coordinator: Renee Trueblood, 253-571-1252, civilrights@tacoma.k12.wa.us
• Title IX Coordinator, Wayne Greer, 253-571-1191, wgreer@tacoma.k12.wa.us
• 504 Coordinator, Elementary: Jennifer Herbold, 253-571-1096, jherbol@tacoma.k12.wa.us
• 504 Coordinator, Secondary: Megan Nelson, 253-571-1003, mnelson@tacoma.k12.wa.us

1.本科或硕士韩语专业，有留学经历者优先考虑

2.TOPIK6级

3.可独立教授T1-T6阶段课程

4.至少有一年左右教学经验

Job Description

The University of Missouri Truman School of Government and Public Affairs is searching for a Korea Foundation Endowed Professor.  The position is an open rank tenured/tenure track position focused on Korean politics to begin in the Fall Semester of 2024.  This is a 9-month teaching and research appointment.  The typical teaching load will be 2 courses per semester.  Additional expectations include active engagement with the University of Missouri Institute for Korean Studies and facilitation of connections between the University of Missouri and Korean universities.

Competitive applicants will have a clear research agenda, strong theoretical orientation, excellent methodological skills, ability to publish in highly ranked journals and academic presses, and potential for effective teaching at the graduate and undergraduate levels.

Applicants from scholars from all subfields of political science whose research has an emphasis on Korea are encouraged to apply, although, the ideal candidate will do research in comparative politics. 

The Truman School of Government and Public Affairs has 33 faculty with academic appointments in the school and houses a PhD in Political Science, a PhD in Public Affairs, a Master’s in Public Affairs, and a Master’s in Defense and Strategic Studies, as well as BA in Political Science, and a BA in Public Administration and Policy. For more information see: https://truman.missouri.edu/    

Qualifications

An earned doctorate in political science or a related field is required at the time of appointment. 

Application Materials

Candidates should submit their curriculum vitae, a cover letter, writing samples, and evidence of quality teaching.  Candidates at the assistant professor level should have three references provide letters of recommendations to the Truman School Director’s Office (mutsgpadirector@missouri.edu). Candidates at the associate or full professor level should provide three names and contact information of references.  Written references will be required prior to an on-campus interview.  The cover letter should address the following: current and future research, teaching interests including how the applicant ensures the classroom is inclusive of multiple perspectives and of students from different backgrounds, as well as, how the applicant envisions engaging in research focused on Korea, and with universities there.  This information can also be provided in separate teaching and research statements.   

We value the uniqueness of every individual and strive to ensure each person’s success. Contributions from individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives promote intellectual pluralism and enable us to achieve the excellence that we seek in learning, research, and engagement. This commitment makes our university a better place to work, learn and innovate.  In your application materials, please discuss your experiences and expertise that support these values and enrich our missions of teaching, research, and engagement.

Questions concerning the positions can be sent to Professor Laron Williams (williamslaro@missouri.edu). Contact Human Resource Services (muhrs@missouri.edu) for any question about the application process.

We will begin reviewing applications on September 11^th, 2024, and continue until the position is filled.

Benefit Eligibility

This position is eligible for University benefits.  The University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, and educational fee discounts.  For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at http://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits

Values Commitment
 
We value the uniqueness of every individual and strive to ensure each person’s success. Contributions from individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives promote intellectual pluralism and enable us to achieve the excellence that we seek in learning, research and engagement.  This commitment makes our university a better place to work, learn and innovate.

In your application materials, please discuss your experiences and expertise that support these values and enrich our missions of teaching, research and engagement.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Equal Opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without unlawful discrimination on the basis of their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. This policy shall not be interpreted in such a manner as to violate the legal rights of religious organizations or the recruiting rights of military organizations associated with the Armed Forces or the Department of Homeland Security of the United States of America. For more information, call the Director of Employee and Labor Relations at 573-882-7976.

To request ADA accommodations, please call the Director of Accessibility and ADA at 573-884-7278.

Know Your Rights

To read more about Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) please use the following links:

• Know Your Rights English Version
• Know Your Rights Spanish Version

As a Foreign Language Instructor, you will deliver programs that provide intelligence professionals with the foreign language communications skills and cross-cultural awareness they need to live and work abroad effectively or to perform other language-related duties. Foreign Language Instructors apply the latest instructional methodologies to meet highly customized student needs. You will also complete a proficiency testing certification to conduct and rate language proficiency tests in three modalities: reading, speaking, and listening. In addition, you may be asked to provide a variety of language support services worldwide.

Foreign Language Instructors have advanced proficiency in at least one of the following languages:

• Arabic
• Bosnian/Croatian/Montenegrin/Serbian (BCMS)
• Burmese
• Chinese-Mandarin (currently only hiring for advanced Chinese-Mandarin proficiency)
• French
• German
• Greek
• Indonesian/Bahasa
• Italian
• Japanese
• Korean
• Persian (Farsi)
• Portuguese
• Russian
• Spanish
• Thai
• Turkish
• Vietnamese

In addition to base salary, you can earn annual incentive pay based on the language and your language proficiency. Foreign Language Instructors who speak multiple languages may also qualify for additional incentive pay in varying amounts. Furthermore, new employees may qualify for a lump-sum hiring bonus.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• You must be physically in the United States or one of its territories when you submit your resume via MyLINK.
• You must be registered for the Selective Service, if applicable.
• You must be a U.S. citizen and at least 18 years of age (dual-national US citizens are eligible).
• You must be willing to move to the Washington, DC area.
• You must successfully complete a thorough medical and psychological exam, a polygraph interview, and a comprehensive background investigation.
• For further information, please visit: https://www.cia.gov/careers/how-we-hire

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Native-like proficiency in one or more of the foreign languages listed above, as well as professional level ability in English. Candidates will be required to take proficiency tests in their claimed language/languages in reading, speaking and listening.
• Demonstrated ability to teach the language in the context of the culture of the region
• Ability to use the latest technology and teaching methods
• Ability to work well and collaborate within a team-teaching environment
• Experience teaching language skills to adult learners, taking them from beginner to the general professional proficiency level in an intensive setting
• Ability to meet the minimum requirements for joining CIA , including U.S. citizenship and a background investigation

Desired Qualifications

Experience living, working, and/or studying abroad

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in one of the following fields or related studies:
  • Education
  • Foreign Languages
  • Linguistics
• At least a 3.0 GPA on a 4-point scale

Class Description

Student Support

The purpose of this class is to provide academic, mentoring and support services to participants in the TRIO Upward Bound Programs.

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in the Global/Foreign Language being taught including but not limited to Spanish, French, Latin, Japanese, Chinese, Korean, German, Russian, Italian, and/or American Sign Language. Experience providing instruction. Teacher certification in the Global/Foreign Language preferred. Other related professional work experience accepted. New global/foreign language college graduates are welcome to apply.

Class Specific Essential Duties

1. Facilitate group and individualized instructional sessions to support student needs
2. Monitor academic and educational progress of program participants
3. Attend Staff meetings and trainings to review student progress
4. Plan and facilitate varied projects and assignments through individualized and group work
5. Counsel, monitor and maintain records of student academic outcomes and provide ongoing effective feedback to students
6. Report academic and/or personal student concerns to the Program Leadership as it relates to students’ welfare and special education needs.

Essential Job Duties are intended to be examples of duties and are not intended to be all 

      inclusive. There will be other duties as assigned.

About the Opportunity

The College of Social Sciences and Humanities and its nine tenure units are the home of the Experiential Liberal Arts. Through its research, teaching, and engagement missions, the college collaborates across the university, the Northeastern network, and partners around the globe.  We are strongly committed to fostering excellence through diversity and enthusiastically welcome nominations and applications from members of groups underrepresented in academia. Successful faculty in the College of Social Sciences and Humanities will be dynamic and innovative scholars with a record of research and teaching excellence and a commitment to improved equity, diversity, and inclusion. Strong candidates for this position will have the expertise, knowledge, and skills to build their research, pedagogy, and curriculum in ways that reflect and enhance this commitment.

Responsibilities:

The World Languages Center in the College of Social Sciences and Humanities at Northeastern University seeks applications for a Visiting Lecturer of Korean Language and Culture. 

Duties include a teaching load of 3 courses per semester (two introductory level courses in Korean and one in Korean pop culture taught in English), customized language instruction offerings, and ongoing curricular and pedagogical innovation. Professional development and service are also expected. This is a two-year full time, non-tenure track, with full benefits and additional funds for professional development, and with an expected start date of Fall 2024.

This position will support the University’s commitment to innovation in teaching as well as the World Languages Center’s vision of developing students’ intercultural communicative competence. Candidates should have demonstrated commitment to fostering diverse and inclusive environments as well as to promoting experiential learning, which is central to a Northeastern University education.

Qualifications:

A Master’s degree is required, with a preference for a Ph.D. in Korean studies, applied linguistics, second language acquisition or pedagogy. The successful applicant should be well prepared to teach Korean language and culture to students at the university level from diverse backgrounds, have experience teaching in remote and/or online formats, and possess advanced proficiency in Korean. Preference will be given to those with a specialization in Korean pop culture and/or film. Additional consideration will also be given to those with the ability to teach another language or English composition for multilingual students.

Documents to Submit:

Applications should include a cover letter that addresses the applicant’s interest in and qualifications for the position, a curriculum vitae, a teaching statement, a diversity statement, a model syllabus, and evidence of teaching effectiveness with complete sets of recent student evaluations, as well as contact information for at least three letters of recommendation. 

In the diversity statement, please describe how you can support Northeastern’s commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Describe how your teaching, service, research, and/or leadership (as applicable) has supported the success of students and/or colleagues; and/or describe the impact others have had on you as relating to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Please address inquiries about the position to Boris Rasting-Sera, at b.rastingsera@northeastern.edu. Review of applications will begin November 1, 2023 and will continue until the position is filled.

Position Type

Academic

Additional Information

Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer.  

Northeastern University is an equal opportunity employer, seeking to recruit and support a broadly diverse community of faculty and staff.  Northeastern values and celebrates diversity in all its forms and strives to foster an inclusive culture built on respect that affirms inter-group relations and builds cohesion. 

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other  characteristic protected by applicable law.

To learn more about Northeastern University’s commitment and support of diversity and inclusion, please see www.northeastern.edu/diversity.