Japanese-Speaking Elementary Classroom Teacher

Position Type:
Elementary School Teaching/Teacher of Japanese Instruction
Date Posted:
12/19/2023
Location:
Niji Iro Japanese Immersion Elementary
Date Available:
2023-2024 School Year
Closing Date:
03/05/2024
District:
Livonia Public Schools
POSITION
Livonia Public Schools seeks a Japanese-Speaking Elementary Classroom Teacher to work in Livonia, MI, motivating elementary level students to develop skills, attitudes, and knowledge needed to provide the primary foundation for future education. Position is at Niji Iro Japanese Immersion School - Livonia Public Schools, 36611 Curtis Road, Livonia, MI 48152.
DISTRICT OVERVIEW
Livonia Public Schools employs approximately 1,800 staff members, serving approximately 14,100 students pre-K - post secondary. There are 15 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, 3 high schools, 1 career technical center, 1 early childhood center and 1 vocational and transition center in the School District. The annual budget for Livonia Public Schools is $164 million, with a state funding of $8,700 per pupil.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
The following is a list of minimum qualifications for this position, any one of which may be waived by the Administration in exercising its prerogative to determine qualifications.

1. Minimum of a bachelor's degree in Japanese or Teaching English as a Second Language (or foreign equivalent)
2. Valid elementary Michigan Teaching Certificate
3. Ability to speak and write Japanese fluently

MAJOR FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Create a welcoming and positive classroom climate and culture.
2. Use the Japanese language to teach reading, writing listening, speaking, social studies, mathematics, science, and life/learning skills to students in a classroom using the state/district curriculum.
3. Develop lesson plans and instructional materials, and provide individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student.
4. Translate lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction.
5. Understand literacy development of elementary students and utilize research-based instructional strategies/methods appropriate for various grade levels.
6. Establish and maintain standards of student behavior needed to achieve an effective learning atmosphere in the classroom.
7. Evaluate students' academic and social growth, keep appropriate records, and prepare report cards and other necessary documentation to report student growth and achievement. Integrate the school improvement goals into the classroom. Maintain student classroom records using current district technology and expectations.
8. Communicate with parents through conferences and other means to discuss curriculum, assessments, and student progress.
9. Identify student needs and collaborate with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students address social, emotional and academic issues.
10. Create an effective and welcoming environment for learning through functional and attractive displays, instructional materials, bulletin boards, and websites.
11. Maintain professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the district and self-selected professional growth activities.
12. Utilize age and content appropriate aids.
13. Maintain required inventory records.
14. Provide supervision and oversight to students throughout assigned work day.
15. Administer standardized and local assessments in accordance with district assessment program.
16. Participate in curriculum development programs as required.
17. Participate in school improvement initiatives at the district and school levels, as well as serving on committees and collaborative learning teams.

APPLICATIONS:
All applicants, including current LPS employees, must complete and submit an application through Applitrack which can be accessed through the Livonia Public Schools webpage. All applicants must also upload a cover letter, professional resume, copies of educational documents (transcripts/certificates), and three current letters of recommendation to their online application.
It is the policy of the Board of Education that Livonia Public Schools School District will not discriminate against any person on the basis of sex, race, color, national origin, religion, height, weight, marital status, handicap, disability, sexual orientation, sexual identity, or transgender status. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries and grievances for: race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, height, weight, and marital status - Director of Human Resources, 15125 Farmington Road, Livonia, MI 48154 at (734) 744-2566. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries and grievances for: handicap or disability - Director of Student Services, 15125 Farmington Road, Livonia, MI 48154 at (734) 744-2524.