What are the responsibilities and job description for the Vietnamese or Mandarin Teacher (25 - 26 Applicant Pool) position at LYCEE FRANCAIS DE LA NOUVELLE ORLEANS?
Description
The Vietnamese or Mandarin Teacher is responsible for planning and implementing a program which creates a classroom environment that develops in each student the skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing in the Vietnamese or Mandarin language.
Expectations, Educational Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Vietnamese or Mandarin, education, or a related field
- Experience teaching Vietnamese in a middle or secondary school setting
- Flexibility and a team-spirit work ethic
- Well developed interpersonal skills
- Fluency in the Vietnamese language
Preferred Qualifications
- Louisiana Certification specializing in Vietnamese or Mandarin
- Three or more years teaching experience in an urban school setting
- Experience in differentiating instruction, and supporting students with learning challenges
- Knowledge of or interest in the French language and culture
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Requirements
Role and ResponsibilitiesThe duties of the Vietnamese/ Mandarin Teacher may include, but are not limited to the following tasks:
Instruction
- Providing instruction to students in middle school.
- Willingly assisting the instructional process in its many forms.
- Supporting school-wide instructional initiatives.
- Gathering student data through observation, dialogue, testing tools, etc., and designing strategies to meet student needs.
- Remaining current with Louisiana Student Standards and other instructional requirements.
- Attending Professional Development sessions.
Assessment
- Conducting regular formative and summative student assessment.
- Maintaining an accurate and current gradebook, tracking student data, and drafting report cards.
- Conducting school-wide benchmark assessments.
Other Duties
- Effectively communicating with school administrators, teachers, student service personnel, and parents regarding student performance and plans for improvement.
- Participating in Student Assistance Team (SAT) meetings as needed.
- Supporting students and administration in Positive Behavior Intervention and Support philosophy.
- Assisting students in adopting a behavior conducive to success in the classroom setting.
- Participating in faculty meetings and professional learning communities meetings.
- Assisting in orientation and open houses if requested.
- Modeling non-discriminatory practices in all activities.
- Being punctual, reviewing and following all Staff Handbook policies and procedures.
Community-Based Learning Initiatives
- Assisting in the delivery of curriculum that utilizes community resources to enrich the learning experiences of students.
Job descriptions are created to provide a framework of responsibilities and are not inclusive of all duties that may be required. LFNO employees embody an “all hands on deck” mentality and do whatever it takes to get the job done regardless of title
