Atlanta International School

About Atlanta International School

Atlanta International School (AIS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is actively committed to employing a diverse workforce.

AIS practices a full non-discriminatory policy in all school-administered programs and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, national and ethnic origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation or gender preference in all of its admissions, educational and employment policies, programs, and practices. AIS follows the CIS Code of Ethics for our employement practices. The purpose of the CIS Code of Ethics is to describe the moral principles upon which CIS members are expected to base their conduct and professional practice.

All CIS members are expected to:

Fulfill the promises stated in their guiding statements, policies, contracts and promotional materials.
Strive for excellence.
Nurture a culture of care in which the education, safety and well-being of students and others are paramount.
Comply with applicable laws and regulations.
Respect the dignity and equality of all individuals, groups and cultures.
Promote global citizenship.

Senior Administration

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Head of Primary School
The Head of the Primary School is responsible for the overall educational leadership and management of grades 3K to 5, whilst playing an active role in the 3K-12 Senior Leadership Team.

The Head of Primary position requires an exceptional educational leader, with well-developed written and verbal communications skills, capacity to build strong relationships, and a willingness to engage at every level with our local community. The successful candidate will be able to navigate complex cultures and demonstrate an international mind-set. He/she will bring a rich experience with national and international curricular frameworks, including the Primary Years Programme of the International Baccalaureate. Personal attributes expected include self-motivation, the ability to think both strategically and tactically, and the flexibility to successfully work within a diverse and demanding school environment. Highly developed technology and financial management skills are required to successfully manage and lead the Primary School. S/he deputizes for the Headmaster upon request, and may assume other school-wide responsibilities as determined annually by the Headmaster.

Reports to: Headmaster

Department: Primary School

Start Date: June/July 2020

Salary and Benefits

Atlanta International School offers a competitive compensation and a generous benefits package.

The salary will be commensurate with the successful candidate’s qualifications and experience.

Guiding Principles
- Supports and advances the mission, vision and strategic plan of the school.
- Supports student learning and achievement through cooperative effort and best practices.
- Supports and promotes the 3K-5 curriculum in line with the IB PYP.
- Supports and advances language learning and intercultural education.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS

In the area of Instructional Leadership, the Head of Primary:
- Brings a sound knowledge and understanding of early and late childhood development, keeping the student at the center of the decision-making process,
- Ensures that all Primary faculty demonstrate effective instructional and assessment strategies which measurably enhance student learning and promote the craft of teaching,
- Has a demonstrated track record in coaching, mentoring and holding accountable his/her faculty teams and direct reports,
- Serves as a leader in the field of education and is confident in leading professional development workshops, institutes and seminars,
- Effectively supports the alignment and execution of the school’s strategic action plans for successful curriculum implementation across all areas of the primary school.
In the area of Organizational Management, the Head of Primary:
- Serves as a member of the school’s Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and Academic Council and participates in Board of Trustee meetings, school functions, parent meetings and other such occasions as appropriate,
- Develops and meets annual goals, discussed with and set by the Headmaster, in support of the school’s overall strategic plan,
- Completes an annual written self-appraisal against these annual goals and job description,
- Supervises the Upper Primary, Lower Primary and Early Learning Center Principals to ensure effective functioning of each section of the AIS Primary School,
- Partners with the Head of Admissions to manage the Primary School admissions and enrollment process,
- Supports, manages, and oversees the organization, operation, and use of resources for the Primary school,
- Builds the Primary school master schedule within budgeted staffing parameters with support from the Principals,
- Develops, implements and manages, with support from the Head of Finance and the Headmaster, the Primary school budget, within Board approved parameters
- Collaborates with the Director of Operations to plan for facilities usage in the Primary School.
In the area of School Climate, the Head of Primary:
- Develops and nurtures an internationally minded, balanced, academically rigorous, positive and emotionally safe school climate,
- Collaborates with the Director of Operations and the Senior Manager of Health Services to ensure the physical safety of Primary School students and faculty,
- Promotes and fosters cultural diversity and intercultural competence.
In the area of Human Resources Leadership, the Head of Primary:
- Collaborates with the Headmaster, Head of Equity and Inclusion and Director of Human Resources to recruit, develop, evaluate and retain interculturally competent, high quality instructional and support staff, holding them accountable to defined standards and professional goals,
- Implements timely and robust performance improvement plans to guide personnel requiring additional support.
In the area of Communication and Community Relations, the Head of Primary:
- Communicates and collaborates effectively to engage all stakeholders, thus promoting understanding, support, and continuous improvement of the school’s programs and services in alignment with the mission, vision and strategic plan of Atlanta International School,
- Ensures that the Community Principles of Atlanta International School are fully implemented within the Primary school community,
- Keeps parent/student and faculty handbooks up-to-date with recent policies.
In the area of Professionalism, the Head of Primary:
- Demonstrates behavior consistent with legal, ethical, and professional standards, engages in continuous professional development, and contributes to the profession.
- Acts as a role model for faculty, staff, parents and students, showing respect for others and valuing the contributions of all stakeholders.
In the area of Student Progress, the Head of Primary:
- Expects and demands results in student progress consistent with the school’s mission and school-wide goals,
- Collaborates with the Head of Technology & Innovation and the Data Team to effectively monitor and analyze internal and external/standardized test data, fostering data-driven dialogue. Subsequently coaches her/his professional teams of direct reports, teacher leaders and teachers in the establishment and achievement of data driven learning goals, and
- Oversees the implementation of the Primary School Assessment Policy.
ADDITIONAL SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS

It is expected that candidates for this position will be highly qualified educators with experience leading a faculty. Applicants for this position will have:
- A Master’s Degree or higher in Educational Leadership, Curriculum Studies, or a related field.
- A minimum of ten-years teaching experience, with at least five in a senior administrative role at the Principal, Head of Division, Assistant Head or Head of School Level.
- Demonstrated experience building high performing educational teams and leadership capability at the Principal and Department Head levels.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability and desire to work collaboratively with the community of Atlanta International School and the wider community locally, nationally and internationally. Intercultural competence is key.
- Experience in several facets of the school accreditation process, for example as an accreditation team visitor and/ or a leadership role from within the school.
- Fluency in an additional language such as French, German, Spanish, Chinese is highly desirable.
PARTICULARS OF THE SEARCH

CIS is delighted to announce that Atlanta International School has retained CIS, represented by Joe Cornacchio, in consultation and with support of the CIS Leadership and the School Support & Evaluation Team, to lead the search for the Head of Primary.

If you are interested in this position and meet the criteria, apply now via the link below. Please provide a letter of motivation along with your CV. The letter of motivation should clearly outline your interest in the school and the position you are applying for, what you would bring to the role and how you meet the requirements in the above profile.

APPLY NOW

Should you progress to the next stage, you will be invited to continue the application process and will be required to provide the following:
- Employment history
- Education history
- University degree/s (copies are sufficient)
- Certificates/licenses confirming qualification in your field/s of expertise (copies are sufficient)
- A copy of the biographical page of your Passport
- Criminal background checks from all countries where you have lived or worked as an adult (copies are sufficient)
- Global sanctions, social media checks, highest educational qualification verification conducted by a background screening agency (shortlisted candidates only)
- Contact details for three supervisory referees
The deadline for applications is Friday, October 25, 2019. Atlanta International School reserves the right to make an appointment before the closing date for applications.

The review of files will begin as soon as applications are received. Shortlisted candidates will be selected in late October. Finalists will be invited to Atlanta for final interview to meet with the Search Committee, Board and constituent groups at AIS, with the intention of making an appointment shortly thereafter.

Atlanta International School is deeply committed to diversity among our staff, and applicants of diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.

Aligned with the recommendations of the International Taskforce on Child Protection, we hold ourselves to a higher standard of effective recruiting practices with specific attention to child protection.

Early Learning Center and Primary School (3K - Grade 5) Faculty Openings

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French Language Support Tutor
Requirements:

Native speaker of French, experience working with elementary school children, background in teaching or language acquisition. Must be flexible, engaging, open-minded and comfortable leading an active group of students in an inquiry-based environment. Punctuality is also essential. The school will provide curriculum guidelines with the expectation that tutors will prepare their own lesson plans and set individual learning goals for students based on teacher recommendations. Teacher must be able to manage different levels of abilities and levels within their group.

Program Presentation:

Students attending the language support program are enrolled during the day in a dual language program where they are learning in the target language 50% of the time and need extra support to succeed in that environment. The program provides opportunities for the use of oral language skills through games and other engaging activities and the development of reading and writing skills in an engaging context. Students also receive support during the program to complete any assigned target language homework from class teacher. Groups are small (8 students max) and include students of different levels, skills and abilities.

Tactical Details:
- The Language Support Program runs after school Monday to Thursday 3pm to 4.30pm during semesterm time.
- One group = 3 hours a week/ Two groups = 6 hours a week.
- $50 per hour paid on a semi-monthly basis.
- Sign a contract for the semester (August -December).
To Apply:
Please send your resume and cover letter as attachments to employment@aischool.org using 'French Language Support Tutor' as the subject heading. We will contact those whose skills and experience best match our needs. Given the number of applications expected, no telephone inquiries, please.
Primary School Learning Support Teacher for 2019-2020 (Full or Part time)
Applications are invited from dedicated and enthusiastic, professional educators for the position of Primary School Learning Support Teacher for the remainder of the 2019-2020 year. Start date is yet to be determined, but it could be as early as October 14 through mid of June. Atlanta International School delivers the International Baccalaureate-PYP curriculum through a dual language immersion program in the Primary School.

The Learning Support Teacher works with students from Kindergarten-Gr. 5 in either a push in or pull out setting, depending on the level of the students. We are an inclusive school and use the Response to Intervention (RTI) model. We mostly serve students with mild to moderate needs. The Learning Support Teacher is responsible for:
- Observing, Identifying and carrying out the Initial Assessment of Learning Difficulties
- Working one on one or with small groups of language learners, developing their skills (usually in literacy or math).
- Working with teachers to ensure they can implement successful learning strategies for the students in their class.
- Keep up to date records of communication and makes entries in confidential files so support can be tracked and monitored.
- Communicating regularly with the families of children with whom they are working directly.
- Keeping the Learning Support Coordinator, the child’s teachers and the leadership team informed about the student progress, interventions, accommodations and collaboration.
- This position also has responsibility for the extension program to challenge students with exceptional skills. Experience/training in gifted and talented approaches is desirable.
The school is a vibrant learning community and the nature of the program makes specific demands of our Faculty. The successful teacher candidate will have:
- Master’s degree or equivalent
- 3 years experience as a learning support teacher
- A strong literacy and/or math intervention background
- Experience or training in meeting gifted and talented student’s needs
- An international perspective and/or international teaching experience
- An unwavering commitment to the students
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability, and desire, to work collaboratively with co-teachers as well as with the greater school community including students, staff, and parents
Experience with the Primary Years Program (PYP) of the International Baccalaureate is preferred, but good applicants with other curriculum experience are also welcome to apply. Orton Gillingham certified is also preferred.

Please send resume and letter of interest via email to employment@aischool.org. Please type "Learning Support Teacher" into your subject line. Position can be filled as soon as a suitable candidate is found.
Primary School Substitutes (English, French, German, Spanish,Mandarin)

Summary:
AIS welcomes applications for Primary School substitute teachers for grades 3K-5 and is seeking applicants fluent in English, French, German, Mandarin or Spanish. AIS prefers experienced, certified teachers but will consider other applicants who are fluent in the above languages.

To Apply:
Please send your resume and cover letter as attachments to employment@aischool.org; please specify 'Primary Substitute' as your subject heading. We will contact those whose skills and experience best match our needs, no telephone inquiries, please.
Primary School Teaching Assistant (English) - tentative
Applications are invited from dedicated and enthusiastic, professional educators for the position of Primary Teaching Assistant (English) for the 2019-2020 school year. Atlanta International School delivers the International Baccalaureate-PYP curriculum through a dual language immersion program in the Primary School.

The teaching assistant works under the direction of a lead teacher to meet the needs of the students. Duties include working with small groups, helping with classroom management, taking over the class if the teacher is out of the room, preparing materials and supervision duties (recess, lunch, etc…) among other things. In general, teachers will prepare a plan and ask the assistant to carry it out, but assistants can also be proactive in planning small group activities to meet goals defined by the teacher.

The school is a vibrant learning community and the nature of the program makes specific demands of our Faculty. The successful Teaching Assistant Candidate will have:
- Training and experience in a Primary School setting.
- A strong literacy background.
- Must be a native English speaker.
- An international perspective and/or international teaching experience.
- Bachelor’s degree or Equivalent.
- An unwavering commitment to the students.
- The ability to differentiate for differing ability levels and learning styles.
- An understanding of the principles of second language acquisition.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability, and desire, to work collaboratively with lead teachers as well as with the greater school community including students, staff, and parents
IBPYP teaching experience is preferred, but good applicants with other curriculum experience are also welcome to apply.

Please send resume and letter of interest via email to employment@aischool.org; please type the job title into your subject line: Primary School Teaching Assistant (English).
Primary School Teaching Assistant (Spanish)
Applications are invited from dedicated and enthusiastic, professionals for the temporary position of Primary Teaching Assistant (Spanish) from November 1, 2019 - March 23, 2020. Atlanta International School delivers the International Baccalaureate-PYP curriculum through a dual language immersion program in the Primary School.

The teaching assistant works under the direction of a lead teacher to meet the needs of the students. Duties include working with small groups, helping with classroom management, taking over the class if the teacher is out of the room, preparing materials and supervision duties (recess, lunch, etc…) among other things. In general, teachers will prepare a plan and ask the assistant to carry it out, but assistants can also be proactive in planning small group activities to meet goals defined by the teacher.

The school is a vibrant learning community and the nature of the program makes specific demands of our Faculty. The successful Assistant Teacher Candidate will have:
- Training and/or experience in a Primary School setting.
- A strong literacy background.
- Must be a native Spanish speaker.
- An international perspective and/or international teaching experience.
- Bachelor’s degree or Equivalent.
- An unwavering commitment to the students.
- The ability and desire to differentiate for differing ability levels and learning styles.
- An understanding of the principles of second language acquisition.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability, and desire, to work collaboratively with lead teachers as well as with the greater school community including students, staff, and parents.
IBPYP teaching experience is preferred, but applicants with other experiences are also welcome to apply.

Please send resume and letter of interest via email to employment@aischool.org; please type the job title into your subject line: Primary School Teaching Assistant (Spanish).
Support Language Tutors- German, French, Spanish, ESOL/ESL
Requirements: Native speaker of one of the languages listed above, experience working with children, background in teaching or language acquisition desirable. Must be flexible, engaging, open-minded and comfortable leading an active group of students in an inquiry-based environment. The school will provide curriculum guidelines with the expectation that tutors will set individual learning goals for students based on teacher recommendations.

French, German, and ESOL/ESL classes will be composed of a mix of grade levels (5K & Gr. 1, Gr. 2 & 3, or Gr. 4 & 5). Spanish classes will be composed of a single grade level. Most students will be at an intermediate competency level. Class groups are small (maximum 8). Students are enrolled during the day in a dual language program where they are learning in the target language 50% of the time, but these particular students need extra support to succeed in that environment.

Goals of the program are:
- Identify specific areas of need for each child (with input from the class teacher).
- Provide opportunities for the use of oral language skills through games; role plays etc.
- Use and develop student reading and writing skills in an engaging context.
- Complete any assigned target language homework from class teacher.
- Practice reading appropriately challenging books.
Tactical Details:
- Tutors can teach one or two groups. If one group it is either M/W or T/Th 3:00-4:30.
- Plan on one additional hour per week (to be scheduled) for coordination with class teacher/language coordinator.
- One group = 4 hours per week, Two groups = 7 hours per week.
- $50 per hour/ annually $10,080 (if two groups) paid on a semi-monthly basis.
- Sign a contract for the semester (August 14-December 17 and January 5-May 31).
To Apply:
Please send your resume and cover letter as attachments to employment@aischool.org, using 'French Language Support Tutor' (or German or Spanish) as the subject heading. We will contact those whose skills and experience best match our needs. Given the number of applications expected, no telephone inquiries, please.
Temporary Part Time (80%) Upper Primary School Teacher (English)
Applications are invited from dedicated and enthusiastic, professional educators for the part time, temporary position of Primary School teacher for the 2019-2020 school year. Atlanta International School delivers the International Baccalaureate-PYP curriculum through a dual language immersion program in the Primary School. This is an 80% Gr. 5 homeroom teacher in the English program and it would start in January 2020 and end in April 2020.

The Upper Primary teacher works with a part time assistant in a co-teaching setting. They also collaborate with the target language teachers (Chinese) to ensure the curriculum outcomes and strategies are shared purposefully. The teacher is responsible for teaching all subject areas in English: literacy, math, science, social studies etc… Innovative, inquiry-based, differentiated, transdisciplinary teaching is desired.

The school is a vibrant learning community and the nature of the program makes specific demands of our Faculty. The successful Teacher Candidate will have:
Training and experience in a Primary School setting

A strong literacy background

Must be a native English speaker

An international perspective and/or international teaching experience

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

An unwavering commitment to the students

The ability to differentiate for differing ability levels and learning styles

An understanding of the principles of second language acquisition

Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability, and desire, to work collaboratively with co-teachers as well as with the greater school community including students, staff, and parents
IBPYP teaching experience is preferred, but good applicants with other curriculum experience are also welcome to apply.

Please send resume and letter of interest via email to employment@aischool.org; please type the job title into your subject line (Temporary Upper Primary School English teacher).
Temporary Primary School Art Teacher
Applications are invited from dedicated and enthusiastic, professional educators for the position of Primary School Art Teacher for a temporary position from February 17, 2020 - May 4, 2020. This is a 100% position in our Primary School working with students from ages 3-12. Atlanta International School delivers the International Baccalaureate-PYP curriculum through a dual language immersion program in the Primary School. The school is a vibrant learning community and the nature of the program makes specific demands of our Faculty.

The successful Teacher Candidate will have:
- Training and experience in art education in a Primary School setting
- An international perspective and/or international teaching experience
- Bachelor’s degree or Equivalent in Primary School Art Education
- An unwavering commitment to the students
- The ability to differentiate for differing ability levels and learning styles
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability, and desire, to work collaboratively with the school community including students, staff, and parents
IBPYP teaching experience is preferred, but good applicants with other curriculum experience are also welcome to apply.

Please send resume and letter of interest via email to employment@aischool.org; please type the job title into your subject line (Temporary PS Art teacher).

Staff

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Development Intern
Summary

The Development Intern is responsible for supporting all development initiatives with a special focus on fundraising projects and events that support Atlanta International School’s annual giving priorities.

Guiding Principles
- Supports and advances the mission and vision and strategic plan of the school
- Supports student learning and achievement through cooperative effort and best practices
- Supports and promotes the 3K-12 curriculum based upon the IB goals and mission
- Supports and advances the international education research and successful practice
Department: Development

Reports to: Head of Development

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Assist with prospect research, solicitation preparation and follow-up for Think Forward Capital Campaign
- Maintain and manage donor signage as approved by donors
- Assist with planning for public phase of campaign
- Assist Special Events Manager with all events providing additional support for the Spring Benefit, with duties to include:
Skills and Requirements
- Strong professional competence and credibility in representing AIS to support a confidence and trust, internally and externally
- Proven track record of organizing, managing multiple projects and working collaboratively
- Keen awareness of and appreciation for flexibility in dealing with colleagues and volunteers
- Working knowledge of fundraising ‘best practices’ and nonprofit management
- Availability to work evenings and weekends
To Apply

Please send letter of interest and resume to employment@aischool.org. Please also include the position title (Development Intern) in the subject line.
Kaleidoscope Office Assistant
This is a part-time position. The Kaleidoscope Office Assistant is the first point of contact with parents and other visitors during after school hours from 2pm-6:30pm daily. The Office Assistant greets parents and visitors, signs students in and out of the database and is responsible for maintaining a neat, organized, and efficient office. Additionally, this person will assist the Kaleidoscope Coordinator by working closely with the after school counselors to ensure that the program is operating in the most efficient manner. The Kaleidoscope Office assistant is a highly motivated person who will advocate for the program and who believes in our mission to encourage children to enjoy relaxing and play-based learning and to become self-aware, motivated and confident.

Reports to: Kaleidoscope Coordinator

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Buzzing in parents and approved pick-ups, checking parent badges and IDs, signing in visitors. Greeting everyone with outstanding customer service.
- Answering phones and handling some email correspondence related to the Primary School
- Maintaining student attendance records through electronic database and paper files
- Performing clerical duties, including typing lesson plans and supply list
- Assisting and monitoring students when referred to the office for health needs or behavior issues
- Leading the implementation of all school health and safety protocols at the Primary School during after school hours
- Assisting in the coordination of Half Day Full Day, Holiday and Summer Camps
- Support other staff members to design and implement weekly and monthly schedules and lesson plans
- Assisting the Kaleidoscope Coordinator with Enrichment as needed
- Other duties as assigned by the Kaleidoscope Coordinator
Skills and Requirements:
- High School Diploma
- Excellent customer service- courteous, approachable, friendly
- Organized, flexible, passionate and dependable
- Confidently work in a highly diverse population with a variety of personalities and cultural backgrounds
- Able to effectively handle challenging situations with students, parents and faculty
- Self-motivated to work independently while being group-minded
- Exceptional organizational, oral and written communication skills
- 1+ Year of administrative experience; prior experience working with children ages 5-10 preferred
- Comfort with basic Microsoft Office applications (especially Excel)
- Consistent, punctual attendance and professional appearance
Please send resume and letter of interest via email to employment@aischool.org; please type the job title into your subject line (Kaleidoscope Office Assistant).
Middle School Golf Head Coach

We are looking for a Head Coach for our successful Middle School Golf Team.

Coaches are required to be available in the evenings Monday-Friday and potentially on weekends. All inquiries should be currently certified in CPR, AED & First Aid. Candidates must also have a golf background and have experience teaching and correcting golf players technique. Appropriate coaching certificates are not required but preferred.

Please note that this is a seasonal position and carries a stipend. Please submit your resume and cover letter, along with any certifications you hold to employment@aischool.org.

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After School Program Teacher
Summary:

This is a part-time position. After School teachers/staff provide a safe, fun, educational environment for children during the critical time between school and parental pick-up. The primary focus in After School is to encourage children to enjoy relaxing and play-based learning and to become self-aware, motivated, and confident. This is accomplished by attentive staff committed to encouraging the child’s development by role modeling proper behavior, facilitating and encouraging student inquiry and using positive reinforcement. Assistant teachers are expected to willingly attend training sessions throughout the year. After school counselors are highly motivated leaders with a great team attitude.This opening is for After School care for both our Early Learning Center (3K/4K is a language immersion program where our students are taught in French, German or Spanish) and in the Primary School Grades 5K - 5.

Reports to: Kaleidoscope Coordinator

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Arrive 30 minutes before children arrive, to ensure the site is ready, and activities are prepared.
- Work with students and other staff members to design and implement weekly and monthly schedules and lesson plans.
- Report all injuries, suspicious events, or behavior with appropriate paperwork turned into the Kaleidoscope Coordinator within 24 hours.
- Be involved with children; play actively, show personal attention to individuals, be a positive role model.
- Use only positive reinforcement and program approved corrective behavior techniques.
- Attend at least 10 hours of training a year.
- Maintain the facility by cleaning up after yourself and children, keeping cabinets clean and organized and notifying the director of items that need to be replaced or repaired.
Skills and Requirements:
- At least 18 years of age
- Have a High School diploma
- Be able to keep up with physical demands of active children
- Organized, flexible, passionate & dependable
- Able to work well with others on a team, and with variety of personalities
- Leadership qualities self -motivated while being group minded
- Prior experience working with children ages 3 -12
To Apply:

Please send your resume and cover letter as attachments to employment@aischool.org, using 'After School' as the subject heading. We will contact those whose skills and experience best match our needs. Given the number of applications expected no telephone inquiries, please.

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