French Teacher

Diocese of Dallas Schools•Dallas, TX

11d•Onsite

About The Position

A World Language Teacher is responsible for the implementation of the goals of Catholic education as outlined in The Holy See’s Teaching on Catholic Schools (Archbishop Michael Miller). Qualified candidates will be driven and inspired by the mission of Catholic schools to form young men and women in a high school setting “who will be good citizens of the world, loving God and neighbor and enriching society with the leaven of the gospel, and who will also be good citizens of the world to come, thus fulfilling their destiny to become saints” (Miller 20).

Requirements

Bachelor's degree and/or master's degree in French; minimum of 24 college credit hours in French; minimum of 12 college credit hours in Education; dual credit qualified.
Relevant teaching experience in a classroom.
Demonstrated competency in French with extensive knowledge of French curriculum and instruction.
Desire to be held accountable for student academic growth and academic results.
Commitment to being a supportive, respectful, and energetic colleague.
Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior while maintaining a professional manner.
Ability to demonstrate poise, empathy, tact, and diplomacy.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Must be able to discern between competing priorities, separating what is essential from what is non-essential.

Nice To Haves

Ability to teach other world languages strongly preferred.
Experience and interest in developing innovative uses of technology in the classroom.

Responsibilities

Effectively teach all levels of French, including dual credit, using results driven methods.
Create and deliver engaging lessons to diverse groups of students at all levels.
Serve as a positive role model for students and support the school’s mission statement.
Participate as an active member of the Bishop Lynch community.
Collaborate and work effectively with other members of the World Language department and make curricular modifications accordingly to ensure student success.
Plan, prepare, and deliver lesson plans that facilitate active learning and academic growth, and analyze academic results.
Develop lesson plans, class activities, homework, and assessments that are in accordance with established procedures and adhere to Bishop Lynch curriculum standards.
Manage student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures in accordance with the rules of the Bishop Lynch Student Handbook.
Provide appropriate and timely feedback on student work by maintaining accurate and complete records of students' performance and growth.
Assign and grade class work, homework, tests, and other assignments.
Participate in department, school, and parent meetings.
Engage in ongoing professional development.
Establish and maintain effective communication with parents, students, administrators, and colleagues.
Complete all required reports, records, and documents in a timely manner.
Participate in extracurricular activities such as department service projects, social activities, sporting events, and student organizations as directed.
Participate in school liturgies and assemblies.
Actively support and embrace the house system by serving as a mentor or co-mentor.
Perform other duties as may be deemed necessary for the efficient operation of the World Language department and Bishop Lynch.