Classroom Teacher
District: Kalamazoo Public School District
City, State Zip: Kalamazoo, MI 49008
Telephone: 269-337-0177
Email: loccm@kalamazoo.k12.mi.us
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Position: Classroom Teacher
Subject Area: Foreign Languages
Beginning: Oct 01, 2008
Deadline: Dec 01, 2008**
Certificate: Bilingual Spanish

Job Description:
BILINGUAL TEACHER

Description: Teachers at the high school level who provide academic support to students whose primary language is other than English.

Method: Interested applicants should complete the on-line application process at www.kalamazoopublicschools.com

Please be advised that in order for the review process of your application to be initiated, all the required documents must be uploaded.

Minimum Qualifications:
1. Valid Michigan secondary teaching certificate with a major in Bilingual Spanish (YF) or English as a Second Language (NS) endorsement
2. Must be Highly Qualified in the content area
3. Possess technology skills

Preferred Qualifications:
1. Successful teaching experience working with a diverse population in an urban setting
2. Native fluency and/or immersion experience
3. Experience in working with second language learners
4. Experience with ESL/SSL methodology/strategies
5. Knowledge of effective instructional strategies and research based best practices in language, including literacy skills
6. Knowledge and experience in curriculum development and implementation

Kalamazoo Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

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