TESOL: Program Reviewer
TESOL: Program Reviewer
From: Diane Staehr Fenner (dstaehrfenner@tesol.org)
The Standards for P-12 ESL Teacher Education Programs were approved by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) and the TESOL Board of Directors in October 2001, and since then, institutions from around the globe have been using them. In the United States, an ever-increasing number of institutions have sought national NCATE recognition. To meet this demand, TESOL is recruiting at least 10 volunteer program reviewers to serve a 3-year term.
*URL CORRECTION: For reviewer qualifications and application forms, please download the Reviewer Requirements and Application Package (PDF): http://www.tesol.org/s_tesol/seccss.asp?CID=1795&DID=9600
Please submit all applications via email to Diane Staehr Fenner, TESOL/NCATE Program Coordinator, (dstaehrfenner@tesol.org ) by Friday, February 20, 2009.
The primary qualification for this volunteer position is 5 years of teaching and/or other experience with English language learners at the P-12 level. Program reviewers are required to attend a full-day training session on March 25, 2009, at the 2009 TESOL Convention and Exhibit in Denver, Colorado USA. TESOL will pay for one night’s lodging and will provide lunch and all materials on the training day. Program reviewers are not required to register for the convention unless they plan to attend convention sessions or events following the March 25 training.
Although reviewers are not paid, this volunteer opportunity offers other potential benefits:
· Meeting professionalism criteria in the National Board of Professional Teaching Standards
· Useful for tenure or performance reviews
· Professional service that could be used for merit pay
· Listing on your resume/curriculum vitae
· Multiple networking opportunities with TESOL professionals from around the globe
· Admission to two complimentary TESOL virtual seminars per year
· One TESOL publication per year (up to $30)
· Recognition at the TESOL Convention
This is an exciting opportunity to advance your professional development within the TESOL standards arena. Being named a TESOL reviewer is an honor, and as a reviewer, you will help address the need for consistency in P-12 teacher preparation throughout the United States. And if your institution is planning a TESOL/NCATE program review, becoming a program reviewer will help you prepare for the process.
If you have further questions, please contact Diane Staehr Fenner at dstaehrfenner@tesol.org
PRINCIPAL, INTER-AMERICAN DUAL LANGUAGE SCHOOL (Chicago, IL)
Inter-American Dual Language School: Principal
From: Jill Wohl (jillwohl@gmail.com)
POSITION: PRINCIPAL, INTER-AMERICAN DUAL LANGUAGE SCHOOL (Chicago, IL)
Deadline: Application must be received by January 30, 2009
Annual Salary: MIN: $114,149.79 - MAX: $136,795.27
Outstanding principal sought for Inter-American Magnet School (IAMS), which has been a leader in successful multilingual, multicultural public education for over three decades. IAMS is the nation’s second oldest dual language program (also known as Two Way Immersion). One of few public schools to be founded by parents, this Chicago Public School serves over 650 ethnically and economically diverse students in preschool through 8th grade from all over Chicago.
Inter-American Magnet School seeks to promote academic excellence through dual language and multicultural education. All students, including those with special needs, attain proficiency levels in Spanish, English, mathematics, science and other fields of study that will enable them to compete and excel in community, academic and professional settings. Our students gain an awareness and appreciation for diverse cultures that greatly enriches not just their time here, but their lives in general.
This exceptional learning community has a gifted and dedicated faculty, involved parents and a commitment to dual language education, social justice, ecology and a curriculum focused on the peoples of the Americas. Collaborative parents, students and staff are devoted to maintaining both high academic standards and a nurturing and inclusive environment.
The history of Inter-American is rich with inspiration, success and achievement. Its involvement of parents and staff in its founding, growth and governance helped inspire the creation of Local School Councils system-wide. It has maintained diversity and academic excellence in a culturally competent, nurturing and safe environment. At Inter-American, whether parent, educator, administrator, or student, we all feel fortunate to be part of such a warm, excellent, ground-breaking and special school. It is an experience that enriches not just our children, but ourselves.
Recommended Credentials and Developed Skills include:
- Demonstrated innovative and effective instructional leadership
- Understanding of and dedication to dual-language education
- Minimum 5 years teaching experience in early childhood, elementary and/or middle school
- History of proven administrative experience, expertise and efficacy in early childhood, elementary and/or middle school (3+ years or equivalent)
- Ability to read, write and speak Spanish and English fluently
- In-depth cross-cultural experience, and the ability to relate that experience to educational philosophy, cultural awareness, increased problem-solving skills and school community-building
- Facilitative decision-making philosophy of leadership that empowers teachers and engages and increases parental involvement
- Ability to develop and effectuate a vision among all stakeholders that fosters professional development of the staff, maximizes the student’s academic and cultural experience at the school and brings faculty, parents and administration together in an effective way.
- The ability to identify and effectuate new key initiatives, programs, and processes
- Knowledge and experience with planning, developing and implementing the school budget process and SIPPAA (School Improvement Plan for Advancing Academic Achievement)
- Expertise in grant-writing and fundraising to support school programs
- Knowledge, understanding and experience in the creation of the student environment, including support, safety and discipline.
- A commitment to maximize academic outcomes and create an open, respectful, and inclusive child-centered environment for children with special needs, their educators and their parents.
- Excellent public-relations skills, along with a commitment to build the school’s profile in the community, with key stakeholders and within CPS (Chicago Public Schools) and the greater Illinois educational community.
- Proven ability and commitment to supporting innovative and effective teacher instruction in the classroom, through professional development support, resource-building, communication, evaluation and action
- Ability to identify barriers to key goals and formulate and effectuate professional, effective and forward-thinking solutions that take into account the school’s history, unique community and commitment to the highest academic achievement for its students.
Job Requirements
Education, Training and experience
This is a four-year performance contract. In addition to the qualifications described under the Principal’s Position Information, applicants must be eligible for a CPS (Chicago Public Schools) principalship under Board policy #04-0225-PO1 “Requirements for the Selection of Chicago Public School Principals.” For more information, contact the Principal Review Board Office at 773-553-1454.
Interested candidates should submit resume and cover letter by January 30, 2009 detailing why you want to lead Inter-American School to ALL of the three addresses below:
1. Karen Barbour, Local School Council Principal Selection Committee Chairperson, c/o Inter-American Magnet School, 851 West Waveland Chicago, IL 60613
2. Karen Barbour, 2132 W Morse Ave., Chicago, IL 60645
3. Resume Intake Mailbox, Department of Human Resources, 125 South Clark Street, Chicago IL 60603 (or GSR #125)
University of Wyoming: Assistant Professor (Educational Studies-Curriculum and Instruction)
From: Francisco Rios, Ph.D. (frios@uwyo.edu)
The Department of Educational Studies in the College of Education at the University of Wyoming is pleased to announce a search for a tenure-track (nine-month academic appointment) scholar-practitioner/teacher educator faculty member to begin August, 2009. All candidates who have (or will have) a completed Ed.D. or Ph.D. in education or related field are invited to apply.
Requirements and Preferred Qualifications
Earned Ph.D. or Ed.D. in education or related field at time of employment (required);
Three or more years teaching experience in Pre K-12 classrooms or its equivalent (required); and,
Experiences with multicultural/multilingual student populations, cross-cultural teaching experiences, and/or an ability to speak more than one language (desired).
Application/Information: Applications should include a letter of application, current curriculum vitae, unofficial transcripts, and three letters of recommendation. Applicant screening will begin on February 9,
2009 for a position to start the fall semester, 2009. Send applications to:
Dr. Jeasik Cho, Search Chair
Dept. 3374 1000 E. University Ave.
Educational Studies
College of Education
University of Wyoming
Laramie, WY 82071-3374
(307) 766-3128 jcho@uwyo.edu
CAL: Production Assistant
From: Jobs@CAL (jobs@cal.org)
Division/Program: Language Testing Division/WIDA
Staff Classification: Program Assistant I
Hours per week: Part-time employment (approximately 17 hours/week for up to 5 months with a possibility for extension)
Salary: $35,280 – $38,640 full-time annual salary ($19.38 - $21.23/hr.)
Position Available: Immediately
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:
The person in this position will be a member of the production team for a major, national, graphics-heavy test of English language proficiency for students in kindergarten through grade 12. The primary responsibility will be to process graphics orders and update and maintain different tracking tools as well as to support the work of the production team as needed. In addition, this person may assist with graphics revisions and/or layout using Photoshop and InDesign as well as support project wide activities as needed.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Work with the Associate Manager for Project Operations and the Production Team to:
Order and process graphics requests
Track the deliverables from externally contracted artists
Assist in project wide production related tasks as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Bachelors degree preferred. Strong writing and communication skills in English. Knowledge of a second language is desirable.
Experience: Minimum of 1 year experience in production, graphic layout, or print pre-production, preferably in the field of education. Experience using Photoshop and InDesign preferred.
Skills: Must be flexible, organized, attentive to detail, work well in a team environment, and have excellent interpersonal skills. Must be able to plan and negotiate multiple tasks simultaneously.
CAL offers a comfortable work environment with competitive compensation and an excellent benefits package. We are conveniently located two blocks from the Tenleytown/AU Metro Station on the Red Line.
The Center for Applied Linguistics is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment based upon race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, handicap, or any other reason not related to employment.
In accordance with INS regulations, all successful applicants will be required to show proof of their legal right to accept employment in the United States.
IF INTERESTED, SEND RESUME AND COVER LETTER TO:
CENTER FOR APPLIED LINGUISTICS
4646 40th Street NW
Washington, D.C. 20016-1859
ATTN: Phyllis Tate, Recruitment 08-23
Or respond by e-mail to: jobs@cal.org, Attn: 08-23
Who’s hiring now - Education jobs on the rise in 2009
Education is growing at a healthy clip in 2008. The industry added more than 126,400 jobs during the first eight months of the year. Many factors are contributing to the industry’s surge. The movement toward universal preschool and all-day kindergarten will require more preschool and kindergarten teachers.
A necessity for more special education teachers is the result of a greater emphasis on classroom inclusion of disabled students. To meet the needs of special education and ESL students, classrooms will need additional teacher assistants. More high school graduates will attend college and professionals will return to school to enhance or update skills therefore feeding the demand for postsecondary teachers.
Read full article…
Who’s hiring now — Newsday.com.
Literacy action tutors in Anne Arundel
Anne Arundel County Literacy Council, the local affiliate of Laubach Literacy Action, needs tutors. After completing training, volunteers make their own schedules with assigned students or can tutor at local detention centers, in small groups, or do ESL tutoring.
Volunteers are needed immediately for grant writing and more. Hours are flexible and most work can be done at home.
Information: 410-269-4419 or e-mail: info@aaclc.org.
Half Of All Scottish Teachers To Leave In The Next Four Years
Exclusive by ANDREW DENHOLM, Education Correspondent January 03 2009
Almost half of Scotland’s teachers are set to leave the profession in the next four years, leading to an unprecedented recruitment crisis.
Official Scottish Government projections show that 25,000 of the country’s 53,000 primary and secondary teachers will either reach retirement age by 2013, or leave for other reasons.
The sharp increase reflects the general age profile of workers across the public sector, which will also lead to increasing numbers of health service staff - including doctors - and police officers reaching retirement age over the next few years.
The problem has already sparked concern over the impact on pensions with calls for public sector workers to work on past retirement age or contribute more to final salary schemes.
However, the impending increase in retirement age has particular significance in Scottish education because it comes at a time when recruitment is already in turmoil.
Although thousands of teachers are expected to retire, hundreds of newly qualified teachers have been unable to get jobs in recent months.
Read full article…
Half Of All Teachers To Leave In The Next Four Years (from The Herald ).
Start a New Career. Teach English Abroad and Earn Your TEFL Certification with Tefl Institute
TEFL Institute is conducting an information session on Teaching English Abroad. CNN has rated English teaching abroad in its Top Ten list of fastest growing jobs. Each month thousands of native-English speakers are needed to teach Conversational English abroad. This information session is open to the public and geared to current college students, recent college graduates, retirees, and career changers who seek immediate employment and the opportunity to travel the world. The session is held on:
Saturday, January 17, 2009
10am – 12pm
TEFL Institute
1906 W. Irving Park Road
Chicago, IL 60613
TEFL Institute is celebrating more than four years of serving the Chicago community with their TEFL Certification courses that prepare you to teach English abroad. About 800 students from Chicago and across the United States enroll in our onsite and online courses each year. They are Chicago’s largest TEFL Certification organization and one of the largest TEFL training organizations in North America. TEFL Institute offers training classes in Chicago, online and in over 20 other international locations. The classes are taught by Masters-level ESL instructors who have lived and taught English abroad for at least two years.
Kennesaw State University: Department of Inclusive Education, Department Chair
KENNESAW STATE UNIVERSITY
University System of Georgia
Bagwell College of Education
Department of Inclusive Education
Department Chair
Position Description
Reporting to the Dean of the Bagwell College of Education, the chair serves as the academic and administrative leader of the Department of Inclusive Education and is the department representative in all official communications. The chair is expected to collaborate with faculty across the college and with other campus units, school districts, and external agencies. Typically, the chair teaches two classes per year. The position is a 12-month appointment, and the salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Required Qualifications
· Doctorate in TESOL, Special Education, or a closely related field.
· Credentials appropriate to hold academic rank of associate professor or professor at Kennesaw State University. Please refer to department, college, and university promotion and tenure guidelines at: http://www.kennesaw.edu/education/facultytenture.html.
· Record of progressively more responsible leadership positions in higher education.
· Sustained record of excellence in teaching and scholarship, ability to support 21st century learning through technology and innovative practice, and a desire to mentor strong leaders.
· Credentials to teach courses in the Department of Inclusive Education.
· Ability to work with diverse faculty, students, and staff to prepare teachers and leaders for diverse PK-12 classrooms.
· Effective organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
· Teaching experience in PK-12 schools.
· Experience developing and evaluating innovative programs in teaching and learning.
· Experience with accreditation.
Preferred Qualifications
· Prior experience as a department chair.
· PK-12 teaching experience and/or graduate coursework in the other discipline (e.g., if doctorate is Special Education, then teaching or graduate coursework in TESOL or related field, and visa versa).
· Experience in managing budgets, supervising personnel, and scheduling classes.
· Experience with strategic planning, curriculum development, program assessment, and accreditation.
· Expertise in building and maintaining collaborative relationships and in sustaining effective communities of practice among diverse faculty.
· Experience with grant procurement.
· Three years of teaching experience in PK-12 schools.
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All materials must be submitted electronically as Microsoft Word or PDF documents to INEDChai@kennesaw.edu on or before January 2, 2009 to guarantee consideration. A complete application will include a letter expressing interest and addressing qualifications for the position; copies of transcripts (official transcripts are required before employment at KSU); a curriculum vita; names, addresses, telephone numbers, and e-mail addresses of five or more professional references, at least three of which should be former or current supervisors.
For a detailed description of the university, college, and department, please visit KSU’s website at www.kennesaw.edu.
The search will continue until the position is filled.
Date Position Available: July 1, 2009
Questions about the position should be directed to Dr. Harriet Bessette. E-mail: hbessett@kennesaw.edu Telephone: 770-423-6893
Principal, Inter-American Dual Language Magnet School
Principal, Inter-American Dual Language Magnet School
Posted: December 10, 2008
Closes: January 9, 2009
Annual Salary: MIN: $114,149.79 – MAX: $136,795.27
Outstanding principal sought for Inter-American Magnet School (IAMS), which has been a leader in successful multilingual, multicultural education for over three decades. IAMS is the nation’s second oldest dual language program (also known as Two Way Immersion). One of few public schools to be founded by parents, this Chicago Public School servers over 650 ethnically and economically diverse students in preschool through 8th grade from all over Chicago.
Inter-American Magnet School seeks to promote academic excellence through dual language and multicultural education. All students, including those with special needs, attain proficiency levels in Spanish, English, mathematics, science and other fields of study that will enable them to compete and excel in community, academic and professional settings. Our students gain an awareness and appreciation for diverse cultures that greatly enriches not just their time here, but their lives in general.
This exceptional learning community has a gifted and dedicated faculty, involved parents and a commitment to dual language education, social justice, ecology and a curriculum focused on the peoples of the Americas. Collaborative parents, students and staff are devoted to maintaining both high academic standards and a nurturing and inclusive environment.
The history of Inter-American is rich with inspiration, success and achievement. Its involvement of parents and staff in its founding, growth and governance helped inspire the creation of Local School Councils system-wide. It has maintained diversity and academic excellence in a culturally competent, nurturing and safe environment. At Inter-American, whether parent, educator, administrator, or student, we all feel fortunate to be part of such a warm, excellent, ground-breaking and special school. It is an experience that enriches not just our children, but ourselves.
Recommended Credentials and Developed Skills include:
· Demonstrated innovative and effective instructional leadership
· Understanding of and dedication to dual-language education
· Minimum 5 years teaching experience in early childhood, elementary and/or middle school
· History of proven administrative experience, expertise and efficacy in early childhood, elementary and/or middle school (3+ years or equivalent)
· Ability to read, write and speak Spanish and English fluently
· In-depth cross-cultural experience, and the ability to relate that experience to educational philosophy, cultural awareness, increased problem-solving skills and school community-building
· Facilitative decision-making philosophy of leadership that empowers teachers and engages and increases parental involvement
· Ability to develop and effectuate a vision among all stakeholders that fosters professional development of the staff, maximizes the student’s academic and cultural experience at the school and brings faculty, parents and administration together in an effective way.
· The ability to identify and effectuate new key initiatives, programs, and processes
· Knowledge and experience with planning, developing and implementing the school budget process and SIPPAA (School Improvement Plan for Advancing Academic Achievement)
· Expertise in grant-writing and fundraising to support school programs
· Knowledge, understanding and experience in the creation of the student environment, including support, safety and discipline.
· A commitment to maximize academic outcomes and create an open, respectful, and inclusive child-centered environment for children with special needs, their educators and their parents.
· Excellent public-relations skills, along with a commitment to build the school’s profile in the community, with key stakeholders and within CPS (Chicago Public Schools) and the greater Illinois educational community.
· Proven ability and commitment to supporting innovative and effective teacher instruction in the classroom, through professional development support, resource-building, communication, evaluation and action
· Ability to identify barriers to key goals and formulate and effectuate professional, effective and forward-thinking solutions that take into account the school’s history, unique community and commitment to the highest academic achievement for its students.
Job Requirements
Education, Training and experience
This is a four-year performance contract. In addition to the qualifications described under the Principal’s Position Information, applicants must be eligible for a CPS (Chicago Public Schools) principalship under Board policy #04-0225-PO1 “Requirements for the Selection of Chicago Public School Principals.” For more information, contact the Principal Review Board Office at 773-553-1454.
Interested candidates should submit resume and cover letter detailing why you want to lead Inter-American School to EACH of the three addresses below:
1. Karen Barbour, Local School Council Principal Selection Committee Chairperson, c/o Inter-American Magnet School, 851 West Waveland Chicago, IL 60613
2. Karen Barbour, 2132 W Morse Ave. Chicago, IL 60645
3. Resume Intake Mailbox, Department of Human Resources, 125 South Clark Street, Chicago IL 60603 (or GSR #125)