DISTRICT TEACHER ASSIGNMENT REQUEST FORM 2015-2016 Please complete this form by providing as much information as possible regarding the number and areas of endorsement of the teachers you are interested in recruiting for your school district. School District Name and Number Grade Level Anticipated number of teachers needed Program Assignment and Grades Please, specify the type: Bilingual Education, Dual Language or Spanish World Language Program. Endorsements and Content Areas (Math, Science, Language Arts, Social Studies, Business, Special Education, Speech Language Pathology, Gifted, Career and Tech. Ed, etc.) Early Childhood Elementary School Middle School High School Comments, special requests, remarks Preferred interview process Madrid Skype Signed: ___________________________________ Title: ______________________________ Date: _____________________________________ Please return to [email protected] by January 20, 2015 If any updates are necessary, please inform me by March Jorge Berné Education Advisor E-mail: [email protected] Illinois State Board of Education 100 W. Randolph St.# 14-300 Chicago, IL 60601 USA Tel.: (312) 814-5696 Fax: (312) 814-8636 DISTRICT PROGRAM CONTACT INFORMATION FORM J-1 EXCHANGE VISITOR PROGRAM ILLINOIS STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION & SPAIN School Year 2015-2016 A. PRIMARY CONTACT Provide detailed information for the person who will coordinate this program at the district level. Name: Position: Email: Business Phone: Cell Phone: (This number is for emergency use only.) Fax Number: Work Address: B. DISTRICT AND SALARY INFORMATION District Name: District Address: Chief Administrator’s Name: Chief Administrator’s Title: Chief Administrator’s Email: District Phone: Hiring ranges: $___________ to $___________ Please return to [email protected] by January 20, 2015. Jorge Berné Education Advisor E-mail: [email protected] Illinois State Board of Education 100 W. Randolph St.# 14-300 Chicago, IL 60601 USA Tel.: (312) 814-5696 Fax: (312) 814-8636 DISTRICT INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES 1. When considering international teachers for your district, it is important to keep in mind what your schools, district and community have to offer to these teachers, as well as how they will become an asset to your program. Describe the characteristics of your district, program and community in no more than 8 to 10 lines. 2. The Exchange Visitor Program requires a strong and mutual cultural exchange: “People-topeople programs provide unlimited opportunity for exchange visitors and Americans to engage with each other, to inform exchange visitors’ thinking about the United States and its place in the global community, to break down prejudices and misunderstandings, and in the long-term expand and strengthen the relationships between Americans and the rest of the world.” What are some of the activities you anticipate you will develop in your district to enhance the cultural exchange component of this program. Please return to [email protected] by January 20, 2015. Jorge Berné Education Advisor E-mail: [email protected] Illinois State Board of Education 100 W. Randolph St.# 14-300 Chicago, IL 60601 USA Tel.: (312) 814-5696 Fax: (312) 814-8636 ILLINOIS STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION DIVISION OF ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNING J-1 EXCHANGE VISITOR PROGRAM CALENDAR MONTH JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH APRIL MAY JUNE JULY AUGUST SEPTEMBER & ALL YEAR - - ACTIVITIES District Teacher Assignment Request Form due by January 20, 2015 District Program Contact Information Form due by January 20, 2015 Intergovernmental Agreement by February 12 Travel Arrangements 2014-2015 School District Annual Report by March 5 Travel Confirmation and Arrangements Modifications to District Teacher Assignment Request Form Webinar/conference call for preparations Finalize Candidate List Testing and Interview process: April 27-May 1 (Tentative dates) School District Interviews Preliminary/Initial Contracts (Tentative) Submit Travel Documents/Receipts for Reimbursement at your earliest convenience Teacher Credential and Transcript Evaluations Frequent Communication with Teachers DS-2019 Forms Issued by ISBE Teachers Apply for J-1 Visas Spain Contracted/Selected Teacher Orientation Coordinate Teacher Arrivals and Check-in: Initial Accommodations Assist with Housing, SSN, Bank Accounts, Transportation, Points of Interest Human Resources: Salary Adjustment, Benefits/Insurance, and Taxes International Visiting Teacher Certificate (Form 73-03F) ISBE New Teacher Orientation Provide Teachers with Professional Development and Support Intensive Year-Long Mentor Program a. Assign Mentor b. Guided Teacher Observations c. Positive, Frequent and Constructive Feedback d. Cultural Mentoring e. Informed Building Administrators’ support Report Unusual Circumstances to ISBE and Education Advisor Immediately Teacher Qualifications a. All candidates hold a bachelor’s, a lot of them hold a master’s. b. All teachers are English proficient and tested by ISBE. c. Content Areas Teachers hold a master’s degree and also hold a CAP (Graduate Program in Teaching and Pedagogy). d. All teachers receive an International Visiting Teacher License with the anticipated endorsements e. All teachers from Spain receive a Highly Qualified status for the grade/area for which they are certified in Spain. Jorge Berné Education Advisor E-mail: [email protected] Illinois State Board of Education 100 W. Randolph St.# 14-300 Chicago, IL 60601 USA Tel.: (312) 814-5696 Fax: (312) 814-8636 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR SCHOOL DISTRICTS 1. ISBE is the sponsor of the teachers’ J-1 visas. 2. School Districts are the teachers’ employment sponsor. 3. Teachers have to inform Education Advisor and Responsible Officer of their address upon their immediate arrival (72 hours). 4. After the teachers have been in the U.S. for seven days, they can apply for their Social Security Number. 5. Teachers receive their IEIN number when they apply for their International Visiting Teacher Certificate. 6. A copy of the teachers’ contracts will be required in August/early September to keep in file. 7. Visiting Teachers pay Federal and State Taxes. 8. J-1 Visa Holders are required to have Insurance Coverage: o o o Employee Health Insurance (min. $50,000 benefit per accident/illness) Medical evacuation (min. $10,000 coverage) Repatriation of remains (minimum of $7,500 coverage) 9. Teachers recruited in 2015 will start contributing to FICA in January 2017. 10. International Visiting Teachers in Illinois do not contribute to TRS since the program is a cultural exchange and these teachers are not going to retire in Illinois or the United States. ANNUAL REPORT 1. If your district participated in the program in school year 2014-15, Annual Reports are due March 5, 2015. 2. Districts participating in 2015-2016 will need to submit their Annual Report in March 2016. Jorge Berné Education Advisor E-mail: [email protected] Illinois State Board of Education 100 W. Randolph St.# 14-300 Chicago, IL 60601 USA Tel.: (312) 814-5696 Fax: (312) 814-8636
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