Part time Quran Teacher 2022-2023

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Position Summary:  

Responsible for teaching students how to speak, read, write, and understand the Arabic language As well as Quran Studies

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 them accordingly throughout the year.
• Maintain grade books. 
• Grade papers and perform other administrative duties as needed.
• 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.
•  Implements instructional activities that contribute to a climate where students are actively engaged in meaningful learning experiences. Teaching the Quran with basic Tajweed.

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

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Knowledge of subjects assigned
• Knowledge of curriculum and instruction
• Willingness to execute a written employment contract with ISI

Professional Growth and Development

• Attend and participate in 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 the 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.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Supervises students in out-of-classroom activities during the school day.
• Administers group standardized tests in accordance with the state testing program.

Working Conditions:

• Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written); ability to instruct; interpret policy and maintain emotional control under stress.
• The Administration and/or supervisor has the right to add or change duties at any time.