Teacher - Secondary - German Language

Chesterfield County Public Schools•West Ridge, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Plans, delivers, and evaluates German language instruction based on Virginia Department of Education foreign language standards, the ACTFL framework, and Chesterfield County Public Schools objectives. Integrates district curriculum into daily lessons and helps students develop knowledge and skills that support their growth as mature, capable, and responsible citizens. Instruction covers speaking, reading, writing, and understanding German, along with the literature, history, and culture of the target language. German is used for instruction at least 90% of the time, with an emphasis on interpersonal, interpretive, and presentational language proficiency. Student use of technology is incorporated as appropriate. The teacher plans, teaches, and assesses instruction; monitors student learning and adjusts instruction to meet individual and group needs; maintains classroom order; and supervises students during non-classroom periods and activities. The role includes collaborating with faculty, communicating regularly with parents, participating in professional development and curriculum design, planning language-specific district events, and promoting authentic student experiences through school partnerships abroad. The position operates in a public school with a moderate noise level. The teacher performs most functions independently and may perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
Eligibility for a Virginia Collegiate Professional teaching license.
Specific German world language endorsement.
Meet one of the stated German endorsement eligibility routes: complete a state-approved German teacher preparation or Career Switcher program; hold a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution and pass Praxis German 5183; hold a bachelor’s degree specific to German; or hold a valid out-of-state license with a comparable endorsement.
Working knowledge of instructional concepts, principles, and methodologies.
Working knowledge of the academic curriculum for assigned classes.
Ability to develop instructional goals, design and deliver instruction, and assess student learning.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Ability in decision-making, problem analysis, conflict resolution, interpersonal relationships, and planning.
Submit undergraduate and graduate transcripts; unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
Submit two written references, preferably from a current or previous supervisor when possible.
Successfully complete FBI and state police criminal history investigations, a Child Protective Services investigation, and tuberculosis screening or testing if considered for employment.

Responsibilities

Plan and deliver world language curriculum content to students.
Plan, teach, and assess instruction using the district curriculum and daily instructional activities.
Assess student learning on an ongoing basis and adjust instruction to meet group and individual needs.
Maintain order in the classroom in accordance with division student behavior management guidelines.
Supervise students during non-classroom time, including before and after school, student activities, and fire drills.
Collaborate with other faculty in planning and delivering instruction.
Communicate regularly with parents.
Ensure compliance with applicable federal and state statutes, local policies, regulations, and guidelines related to public schools.
Demonstrate commitment to improving professional competence.
Plan daily instructional project-based learning activities using district curriculum.
Engage in planning and delivery of language-specific district events throughout the school year.
Participate in district professional development and curriculum design.
Promote authentic student experiences through school partnerships abroad.
Operate a computer, LCD equipment, and copy machine.
Perform other duties as assigned.