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2020-2021 World Languages Teacher

Job Title: World Languages Teacher 2020-2021
Posting Date: April 15, 2020
Closing Date: N/A
Starting Date: August 2020
Salary Range: DFT Salary Schedule
 In accordance with the Agreement between the Detroit Federation of Teachers and the Detroit Public Schools Community District, the following vacancy is announced:
Job Type: Instructional
Benefits Eligibility: Successful candidates will be eligible for medical, dental, vision and life insurance coverage, as well as illness and vacation days.
Reports to: Principal/Designee
Location: Various school locations

Education
Minimum Qualifications
1. Possess a bachelor’s degree from an institution accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools or an equivalent agency.  
  • Successful candidates who possess degrees beyond a bachelor’s degree will be eligible for the appropriate salary differential
2. Must possess a valid Michigan Teaching Certificate or Michigan Temporary Teaching Authorization (T2EA), Foreign Language(s) (FA),(FB),(FC),(FD),(FE),(FF),(FG),(FH),(FI),(FJ),(FL),(FR) endorsement(s)
Experience     
  • Ability to relate positively with students, teachers and parents.
  • Ability to work with other professionals in a collaborative manner.
  • High level of interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Time management and administrative skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to handle challenging behavior.
  • Ability to motivate a group of students and explain things as creative as possible. 
Essential Functions
Under the direction of the principal or designee, the teacher will:
  • Cooperate with teachers, parents and community members.
  • Enhance teaching team practice and grow professionally.
  • Offer rigorous curriculum aligning with State of Michigan Common Core guidelines.
  • Provide alternative force choice and creative assessment for students.
  • Enable field studies to improve classroom curriculum.
  • Offer input and assist grade level, subject matter and leader led conferences.
  • Oversee school uniform ad discipline policies.
  • Develop parent and family involvement in school life and curriculum.
  • Engage and lead professional development programs.
  • Offer individual help to students to ensure satisfactory progress.
  • Synthesize with colleagues on school activities to ensure academic success.
  • Discuss with parents on student progress and academic achievements.
  • Instruct rules of conduct and ensure classroom and campus discipline.
  • Counsel students during academic and adjustment problems.
  • Handle attendance, progress reports and grade records.
  • Plan study programs to meet students’ needs, interests and abilities.
  • Design curriculum as per the needs of the students.
  • Evaluate and assess students’ progress on a periodic basis.
  • Monitor individual student’s progress.
  • Take corrective measures to enhance student-learning abilities
  • Instruct students on proper use of equipment, materials, and textbooks.
  • Maintain inventory of instructional materials, aids and equipment.
  • Maintain accurate complete student records and prepare reports.
SECURITY
INTERNAL APPLICANTS
If you are a current Detroit Public Schools employee, presently employed with the district, you do not have to submit a fee related to obtaining the Detroit Public Schools security clearance.
EXTERNAL APPLICANTS
If you are hired to fill a vacant position, you will be required to submit a Detroit Public Schools security clearance.

At point of offer to hire, please be advised that you will be responsible for a non-refundable payment of $64.50 via Visa, Master Card, American Express, Discover Card, cashier's check, or money order, payable to the DPSCD Police Department. No personal checks or cash is accepted. DO NOT SUBMIT PAYMENT WITH APPLICATION.
Method of Application
Applicants MUST apply through the online application system. ONLY applications submitted through the online application system will be considered for any posted position. All applicants are to attach a copy of their transcripts, most recent resume and cover letter. A copy of your valid teacher certification must be attached if certification is required for the position you are applying.
Applicants will receive an automated confirmation once they have successfully applied for a position.
Successful candidates are required to submit official transcript(s) at point of offer to hire. Teaching service outside of the Detroit Public Schools Community District must be verified by the applicant's employer(s) prior to hire.
It is the applicant's responsibility to provide all documentation (including copies) as requested. All documentation must be submitted along with the letter of interest. Documentation will not be accepted subsequent to the closing date of the announcement. Incomplete information will not be considered. Applicants requesting assistance during the application process should contact the Division of Human Resources at (313) 873-6897.
DPSCD does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, transgender identity, disability, age, religion, height, weight, citizenship, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, genetic information, or any other legally protected category, in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admissions opportunities. Contact the Civil Rights Coordinator for more information at (313) 240-4377 or detroitk12.org/compliance.