Dual Immersion Teacher - French Language - Kindergarten - Fifth Grade 2017-2018 at Glendale Unified School District
About the Employer
In Glendale Unified schools, we focus on maximizing student achievement, fostering students’ social and emotional growth, and creating a vibrant, inclusive environment where all children can learn and thrive. Glendale Unified is the third largest school district in Los Angeles County. We proudly serve more than 24,000 students in preschool through 12th grade and beyond. We proudly offer dual immersion programs in seven languages; Armenian, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, and Spanish. Glendale Unified also offers six magnet schools focused on technology, world languages, and visual and performing arts, and a wide variety of Career and Technical Education pathways beginning in middle school. Through a collaborative partnership with Glendale Community College, Glendale Unified offers students multiple opportunities to earn college credit before they graduate from high school, including our Hoover Early College Academy and Glendale High Cloud Computing and Computer Science Academy. This year, our District launched an innovative new virtual high school, the Online College and Career Academy. We are excelling together to provide our students with endless pathways for success! Several of our schools are recipients of prestigious awards such as: National Blue Ribbon Schools California Distinguished Schools California Gold Ribbon Schools Title I Academic Achieving Schools Student Demographics: Glendale Unified is a diverse school district that welcomes students and families from all over the world. Our students come from a wide range of ethnic, cultural, and socio-economic backgrounds and speak 48 different languages.
Job Description / Essential Elements:
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The successful teacher candidate will have a valid California Multiple Subjects credential, will be NCLB-compliant and English Language Learner certified at the time of hire.
In addition, the successful candidate:
Will be fluent in the reading, writing and speaking of the French language;
Will have understanding of French history and culture, as well as the history and cultures of other French-speaking countries;
Will be willing to teach extended day kindergarten;
Will be willing to assist with the planning and development of the dual immersion program (including curriculum development and community outreach);
Will collaborate with colleagues to improve teaching and learning;
Will have knowledge of early childhood education.
Requirements / Qualifications
Requirements / Qualifications
Credential authorizing service in a multiple subjects self-contained classroom. Must have certification for English Language Learner instruction (such as CLAD or ELL). Must have or be in process of earning a BCLAD in French. Application for employment must be accurate and complete.
Must submit an accurate and complete application for employment, a letter of application, a resume of training and qualifications, 3 current letters of reference (3-6 months), and a copy of a valid California teaching credential(s). Prior to employment, a candidate must submit evidence of freedom from tuberculosis. Also required after an offer of employment are a pre-employment physical exam (district-paid) and fingerprint clearance with the Department of Justice.
Credential authorizing service in a multiple subjects self-contained classroom. Must have certification for English Language Learner instruction (such as CLAD or ELL). Must have or be in process of earning a BCLAD in French. Application for employment must be accurate and complete.
Must submit an accurate and complete application for employment, a letter of application, a resume of training and qualifications, 3 current letters of reference (3-6 months), and a copy of a valid California teaching credential(s). Prior to employment, a candidate must submit evidence of freedom from tuberculosis. Also required after an offer of employment are a pre-employment physical exam (district-paid) and fingerprint clearance with the Department of Justice.
Comments and Other Information
Franklin Elementary School will have a Dual Immersion French classes for the 2017-2018 school year that will focus on attracting students who will participate in an academically enriched advanced program taught by fluent French speaking elementary teachers, in a dual immersion instruction model. Candidates must have a valid California credential authorizing service in the elementary grades, English Language Learner (ELL) certified and already have or be willing to attain a BCLAD in French.
Candidates for this position must be fluent in French reading, writing and speaking, and have an understanding of French history and culture. Candidates must be willing to teach extended day kindergarten if selected for the Kindergarten class. Candidates must be willing to assist with planning and development of the dual immersion program beyond the 2017-2018 school year (including curriculum development and marketing/outreach). Once on the job, the teacher will collaborate with colleagues to improve teaching and learning. The teacher will involve parents and community members in student learning. The teacher must have knowledge of early childhood education practices.
Please click on the Job Description link in this announcement for further details on District expectations for the successful candidate.
All applicants must submit a letter of application, a resume of training and qualifications, 3 current letters of reference (3-6 months), and a copy of a valid California teaching credential(s).
For those wishing further information about the dual immersion language programs in our District, please contact Ms. Sherry Kully at (818) 241-3111.
We thank you for your application, and appreciate your interest in the Glendale Unified School District!
Comments and Other Information
Franklin Elementary School will have a Dual Immersion French classes for the 2017-2018 school year that will focus on attracting students who will participate in an academically enriched advanced program taught by fluent French speaking elementary teachers, in a dual immersion instruction model. Candidates must have a valid California credential authorizing service in the elementary grades, English Language Learner (ELL) certified and already have or be willing to attain a BCLAD in French.
Candidates for this position must be fluent in French reading, writing and speaking, and have an understanding of French history and culture. Candidates must be willing to teach extended day kindergarten if selected for the Kindergarten class. Candidates must be willing to assist with planning and development of the dual immersion program beyond the 2017-2018 school year (including curriculum development and marketing/outreach). Once on the job, the teacher will collaborate with colleagues to improve teaching and learning. The teacher will involve parents and community members in student learning. The teacher must have knowledge of early childhood education practices.
Please click on the Job Description link in this announcement for further details on District expectations for the successful candidate.
All applicants must submit a letter of application, a resume of training and qualifications, 3 current letters of reference (3-6 months), and a copy of a valid California teaching credential(s).
For those wishing further information about the dual immersion language programs in our District, please contact Ms. Sherry Kully at (818) 241-3111.
We thank you for your application, and appreciate your interest in the Glendale Unified School District!
Application Deadline
3/14/2018 12:00 AM Pacific
Date Posted
10/9/2017
Contact
Dr. Cynthia M. McCarty-Foley
818-241-3111 1259
818-241-3111 1259
Number of Openings
1
Add'l Salary Info
$50,688 - $100,827, depending on academic background and professional experiences. GUSD takes upto 11 years of work experience with other Districts.
Length of Work Year
186 days
Employment Type
Full Time