Fort Valley State University
English (Certified) High School Teacher (Part-Time)
Fort Valley State University, Fort Valley, Georgia, United States, 31030
Overview
FORT VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY (FVSU), a state and land-grant institution of the University System of Georgia, invites applications for the position of English (Certified) High School Teacher (Part-Time). Fort Valley State University, the only 1890 land-grant university in Georgia, is a comprehensive institution that provides an education to over 2,800 students including graduate students. The university is located in the town of Fort Valley in Peach County, the original site of the state's peach industry. Its 1,365-acre (5.52 km2) campus is Georgia's second-largest public university in area. Fort Valley State University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity institution and does not discriminate against applicants, students, or employees on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, or marital or veteran status.
JOB SUMMARY Instructors of the Upward Bound Program at Fort Valley State University provide direct academic support services to the students of the Upward Bound Project in an area of expertise (English, Mathematics, or Science). All instructors are hired in a part-time, temporary status with the possibility of continuing to teach during the Summer.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
Conduct assigned classes and provide other academic support services (e.g. workshops and development sessions with emphasis on academic)
Assist Academic Advisor with the initial and on-going assessments of students' academic abilities and rates of achievements
Prepare appropriate course outlines and syllabuses for assigned courses
Attend all scheduled meetings and teach at an appropriate instructional level
Provide teacher-focused and student-focused content development
Provide initial focus, content emphasis and linking, and lesson summaries
Assess and encourage student progress
Monitor student progress
Respond to adequate and inadequate student performances
Support students
Handle non-instructional tasks efficiently and use instructional time appropriately
Maintain effective physical setting for instruction
Maintain appropriate student behavior in the classroom
Interact in a professional manner with staff, students, and parents
Enforce regulations concerning student conduct and discipline
Model correct use of language, both oral and written
Demonstrate accurate and up-to-date knowledge of content
Maintain lesson plans as required by school policy
Experience teaching educationally first-generation and economically challenged students
Maintain professional relationships
Maintain confidentiality of students and student records
Transport students to and from designated pick-up and drop-off locations (as needed)
Other job-related duties as assigned
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's Degree, or equivalent, in Education. Advanced degree is a plus.
Certificate or License Required: Valid Georgia professional teaching certificate in the assigned teaching field.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Travel required – Instructors may be required to attend college visits with students.
Must be available to teach on Saturdays.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Standing or sitting for extended periods of time.
The University System of Georgia (USG) core values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2.
USG also supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom.
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FORT VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY (FVSU), a state and land-grant institution of the University System of Georgia, invites applications for the position of English (Certified) High School Teacher (Part-Time). Fort Valley State University, the only 1890 land-grant university in Georgia, is a comprehensive institution that provides an education to over 2,800 students including graduate students. The university is located in the town of Fort Valley in Peach County, the original site of the state's peach industry. Its 1,365-acre (5.52 km2) campus is Georgia's second-largest public university in area. Fort Valley State University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity institution and does not discriminate against applicants, students, or employees on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, or marital or veteran status.
JOB SUMMARY Instructors of the Upward Bound Program at Fort Valley State University provide direct academic support services to the students of the Upward Bound Project in an area of expertise (English, Mathematics, or Science). All instructors are hired in a part-time, temporary status with the possibility of continuing to teach during the Summer.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
Conduct assigned classes and provide other academic support services (e.g. workshops and development sessions with emphasis on academic)
Assist Academic Advisor with the initial and on-going assessments of students' academic abilities and rates of achievements
Prepare appropriate course outlines and syllabuses for assigned courses
Attend all scheduled meetings and teach at an appropriate instructional level
Provide teacher-focused and student-focused content development
Provide initial focus, content emphasis and linking, and lesson summaries
Assess and encourage student progress
Monitor student progress
Respond to adequate and inadequate student performances
Support students
Handle non-instructional tasks efficiently and use instructional time appropriately
Maintain effective physical setting for instruction
Maintain appropriate student behavior in the classroom
Interact in a professional manner with staff, students, and parents
Enforce regulations concerning student conduct and discipline
Model correct use of language, both oral and written
Demonstrate accurate and up-to-date knowledge of content
Maintain lesson plans as required by school policy
Experience teaching educationally first-generation and economically challenged students
Maintain professional relationships
Maintain confidentiality of students and student records
Transport students to and from designated pick-up and drop-off locations (as needed)
Other job-related duties as assigned
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's Degree, or equivalent, in Education. Advanced degree is a plus.
Certificate or License Required: Valid Georgia professional teaching certificate in the assigned teaching field.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Travel required – Instructors may be required to attend college visits with students.
Must be available to teach on Saturdays.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Standing or sitting for extended periods of time.
The University System of Georgia (USG) core values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2.
USG also supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom.
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