Dual Language and World Language Partner
Full Job Description: Dual Language and World Language Partner
Salary Grade: Educational Grade 04 | EG-04
Tulsa Public Schools' existing salary schedules provide career increment adjustments based on education/experience and/or and years of credible service. Additionally, our board of education recently approved salary & benefit increases for qualifying positions. We are currently in the process of updating job descriptions and accompanying salary information. For information about salary and benefits for this specific position, please visit our Compensation and Benefits website.
About Our District: At Tulsa Public Schools, our mission is to inspire and prepare every student to love learning, achieve ambitious goals, and make positive contributions to our world. We are the destination for extraordinary educators and staff who work with our community and families to ignite the joy of learning and prepare every student for the greatest success in college, careers, and life. Our core values of equity, character, excellence, team, and joy guide how we work and interact with each other and our community.
Position Summary: The dual language and world language partner, in collaboration with the manager of dual language and world language pathways and other members of Language and Cultural Services, is responsible for delivering within their network high-quality instructional resources, enhancing classroom practices, and scaling effective programs to increase Tulsa Public Schools students’ achievement and to prepare all students for success in college, career, and life. The dual language and world language partner works with instructional leadership directors, school leaders, and teachers to provide leadership for dual language and world language pathways in the district.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education:
• Bachelor's degree in education, English as a second language, bilingual education, or world languages required
• Master's degree preferred
Experience:
• Five (5) years experience in effective K-12 classroom teaching
Specialized Knowledge, Licenses, Etc.:
• Current Oklahoma teacher certification required
• Knowledge and understanding of curricular frameworks, pedagogy, lesson planning, standards analysis, and quality classroom materials for dual language and world language pathway programs
• Deep knowledge of American Council for Teaching of Foreign Language standards, English language development standards, Spanish language development standards, learning, and assessment
• Knowledge of effective teaching and learning practices to support multilingual learners and students with disabilities highly preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Office Suite