Middle School and High School Foreign Language Teacher

Title: Middle School and High School Foreign Language Teacher
Division Name: Academic Affairs
Department: Thomas Metcalf School
Campus Location: Normal, IL

The Mandarin teacher will instruct students in the middle school and at University High School.

Responsibilities also include working with Illinois State University students in teacher education programs.

Metcalf Laboratory School is a service unit of the College of Education of Illinois State University. It offers a comprehensive program of instruction for 400+ students in grades PreK-8. Metcalf is a caring community of life-long learners. Its mission is to act as a model for educational methods and theory in support of the preparation of future educators, conduct educational research, offer quality educational programs for children, and disseminate information to others in the educational profession.

Pay is commensurate with qualifications and experience, combined with an excellent benefits package

1. Bachelor's Degree
2. Current Professional Educator License (PEL) with an endorsement or specialization in Foreign Language - Chinese- Mandarin (PK-12)
3. Experience with providing individual and small group interventions

1. Master's Degree
2. Experience or proven interest in research, publication, and/or professional development activities.

School hours Monday - Friday with occasional weekend and evening hours as business needs dictate.

Must be able to complete the following with or without a reasonable accommodation:

1. Ability to effectively communicate on a daily basis.
2. Ability to use a computer in day-to-day work (i.e. type on a keyboard and use a mouse).
3. Ability to conduct or attend meetings in various locations on and off campus.
4. Ability to maintain a high level of concentration.
5. Ability to lift 40 pounds, kneel, squat etc.

August 2024

Resume / C.V.
Cover Letter
Reference List - (specifically, the names, addresses, telephone numbers and e-mail addresses of at least three professional references)

Please Note: These documents are required to be submitted online in order to complete the application process. Please have these documents ready prior to clicking on "Apply"

Initial application review will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

All application materials must be submitted online. Application materials submitted via fax, email, or mail will not be accepted.

Please prepare in advance separate documents representing a cover letter, reference list (specifically, the names, addresses, telephone numbers and e-mail addresses of at least three professional references), and resume/C.V. to attach to this application.

Marissa Held
mvheld@ilstu.edu

This position is subject to a criminal background investigation and if applicable, an employment history review, based on University Policy 3.1.30 and any offer of employment is contingent upon you passing a satisfactory criminal background investigation and/or an employment history review. You may not begin work until the criminal background investigation results have been received and cleared by Human Resources.

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