GEO International High School Bowling Green, Kentucky

GEO IHS serves a multilingual community of new learners of English to prepare them for graduation, college and beyond. Students develop English in a rigorous academic supportive environment through partnerships with the Warren County community.

Opening August 2016

Position Announcement

About GEO International High School: The GEO International High School (GIHS), opening in August of 2016, will be specifically tailored to meet the unique needs of high school-aged new English Learners and their families. GISH will serve a Multilanguage community targeting students that have lived in the United States for 4 years or less. In the context of a rigorous academic environment, these students will experience an innovative project-based learning curriculum designed to enhance language acquisition, acquire deeper knowledge, collaboration, and critical thinking skills.

We invite you to consider the GEO International High School as a place where you can become part of a team of educators that are passionate about English Learners and committed to excellence in teaching.

Positions Available: • (2) English Teacher (ESL Endorsement) GEO International High School 2016-17 • (2) Math Teacher (ESL Endorsement) GEO International High School 2016-17 • (2) Science Teacher (ESL Endorsement) GEO International High School 2016-17 • (2) Social Studies Teacher (ESL Endorsement) GEO International High School 2016-17

Position Type: High School Teaching

Required Qualifications: • Holds a Bachelor’s Degree and required Kentucky certification for assigned position. • Holds an ESL Endorsement or accepted in an ESL Endorsement Program. • Proven ability to work effectively with students. • Proven ability to communicate effectively with students, parents, and faculty.

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Preferred Qualifications: • Demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching. • Passionate about instruction tailored to new English Learners. • Expertise or interest in project-based instruction. • Excellent communication skills and ability to work well in a team-oriented environment.

Job Goal: • To help students acquire information and skills that will contribute to their development into mature, able, and responsible individuals.

Performance Responsibilities: • Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and times designated. • Designs and administers carefully planned assessment tools to adequately measure the extent to which learning objectives have been in response to project work and literacy assignments. • Plans a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and skill levels of the students. • Creates a classroom environment that is conductive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students. • Prepares for assigned classes and provides written evidence of preparation upon the request of immediate superior. • Through the establishment of curriculum goals, guides the learning process and develops clear objectives to meet those goals. • Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media consistent with the physical limitation of the location provided and consistent with the needs and skills levels of the individuals or student groups involved. • Strives to implement, by instruction and action, the school’s philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives. • Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities. • Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records and their confidentiality as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation. • Assists the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student conduct for the classroom and school related activities as set forth by the Student Code of Conduct. • Makes reasonable provisions for being available for scheduled students and conferences with parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day. • Strives to maintain and improve professional competence. • Acts in accordance with the by-laws and policies as set forth by the School/Council/Warren County Board of Education, Kentucky Revised Statutes and Kentucky Administrative Regulations, and applicable Federal law and regulations. • Carries out instructional duties as prescribed in the Warren County Board of Education policies. • Performs other duties as assigned by the Principal in accordance with the best interest of the school, students, and District.

Terms of Employment: Basic teacher contract is for 9-1/4 months per year with salary to be set by the District’s Salary Schedule as approved by the Board of Education. Additional duties may be assigned upon the recommendation of the principal and approved by the Superintendent. Increments for additional duties will be set on the District Salary Schedule approved by the Board of Education.

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About Warren County Public School System: An award-winning school district Where Children Prepare for Success! • serves 14,000+ children from pre-school to 12th grade • provides services to children who speak more than 40 languages from across the world • serves 20% of Kentucky's refugee students • is home to 2,000 phenomenal teachers and 1,000 best in classified staff members • receives more than 10,000+ applications each year • has state-of-the-art technology available to all students, including ActiveBoard technology in every classroom! • is home to the Nation's first Net Zero School, Richardsville Elementary, that is capable of operating virtually without cost as it produces more clean energy with solar panels than it consumes in purchased energy. • received the 2009 Andromeda Award from the Alliance to Save Energy for its nationally recognized energy efforts • has managed to offset nearly $6 million in energy costs through its energy conservation policy since 2003, an accomplishment that is equal to saving more than 123 teaching positions! • is a participant in the nationally recognized "Leader in Me" program

About Bowling Green, Kentucky: A thriving town with a progressive and diverse population helps drive Bowling Green’s ability to entertain. As the 3rd largest city in Kentucky and the dining and shopping mecca for a dozen surrounding counties, Bowling Green is brimming with restaurant and splurging options. Bowling Green is located just 60 miles north of Nashville and 110 miles south of Louisville. Bowling Green is bustling with a diverse economy, award-winning schools, affordable housing, and a low crime rate. First-class attractions that tell our stories, natural wonders that inspire exploration, and neighboring and historic communities that invite you in are all right here. Bowling Green is home to many world-renowned businesses, industries and attractions including: • GM Corvette Assembly Plant • World Headquarters • The • Mammoth Cave National Park (nearby) • and Valley • Bowling Green Ballpark - Home of the • Beech Bend Amusement Park and Raceway •

To Apply: • Complete an online application at http://www.applitrack.com/warren/onlineapp/ • Additionally - email a 1) resume and 2) letter of interest to [email protected] Applications will be reviewed starting May 1st, 2016, until all positions have been filled.

For More Information: Email Adam Hatcher at [email protected]

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