Position Summary:  

The Classical Arabic Teacher position will have similar responsibilities as any Arabic Teacher position, but the curriculum will be one that uses Classical Arabic learning resources.  This is an internship opportunity that may lead to employment during the 2020-2021 school year.

Major Responsibilities: 

Duties of this job include, but are not limited to:

• Teach students how to interpret the Arabic language at their appropriate grade level.
• Translate the Arabic language into the English language to help them understand.
• Teach students how to read, write, and understand foreign languages.
• Provide individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student.
• Create instructional resources for use in small group instruction.
• Plan, prepare and deliver instructional activities
• Create a positive educational climate for students to learn in.
• Meet course and school-wide student performance goals.
• Participate in ongoing training sessions.
• Create lesson plans and modify accordingly throughout the year.
• Grade papers.
• Utilize various curriculum resources.
• Integrate competencies, goals, and objectives into lesson plans.
• Utilize curricula that reflect the diverse educational, cultural, and linguistic backgrounds of the students served.
• Develop incentives to keep participants in the class.
• Work with program coordinators to ensure initiatives are being met.
• Tutor students on an individual basis.
• Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities.
• Prepare and distribute required reports.
• Observe and evaluate student's performance.
• Manage student behavior in the small group sessions and/or classroom by invoking approved disciplinary procedures.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in related subject from an accredited university preferred
• Experience in a classroom environment or tutoring, or at least one year of student teaching or approved internship preferred
• Highly recommended & preferred: Qalam trained

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Knowledge of subjects assigned
• Knowledge of curriculum and instruction
• Willingness to execute a written internship contract with ISI which will likely lead to employment during the 2020-2021 school year

Professional Growth and Development

• Attend and participate in some staff meetings, committee meetings, and work sessions as required by the principal.
• Exhibit professional judgment and responsibility at all times.
• Demonstrate behavior that is professional, ethical, and responsible.
• Promote professional improvement through reading educational journals and books, exploring educational research, enrolling in college courses, participating in staff development activities, and membership in professional organizations.
• Follow all rules, regulations, and policies approved by the Board of Directors and follow directives from superiors.
• Follow the attendance policy as assigned by supervisor.
• Perform other functions that may be assigned by the Administration and/or supervisor.
• Participates cooperatively with the appropriate administrator to develop the method by which the teacher will be evaluated in conformance with guidelines.
• Participates in curriculum development programs as required.

Policy Implementation

• Uphold and enforce school rules, administrative regulations, board policies, and present subject matter according to established guidelines.
• Keep informed of and comply with state, district, and school regulations and policies for classroom teachers.
• Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required.
• Attend and participate in faculty meetings and serve on staff committees as required.