French Teacher (Part-Time 0.2 FTE) [Pollard Middle School] (SY26-27)

Needham Public Schools • Needham, MA

18h • Onsite

About The Position

Needham Public Schools is an inclusive, dynamic, and multicultural community seeking an energetic, skilled, and warm part-time French Teacher (0.2 FTE) to join their team. To enhance their goals of supporting every child, Needham Public Schools seeks candidates with diverse backgrounds and experiences. NPS has a deep commitment to the success of its diverse students and families and to the professional accomplishments of its educators. Needham devotes itself to cultural proficiency, equity, and community collaboration to fulfill the vision of the Portrait of a Needham Graduate. This METCO district comprises 5 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 nationally-ranked high school serving approximately 5,500 students. NPS is committed to addressing equity in the district by focusing on improving academic performance for historically marginalized students and ensuring schools are safe for every child and free of bias, bullying, and hurtful acts that demean and diminish.

Requirements

• Ability to inspire a love of French language learning.
• Ability to foster students' growth mindset as developing language learners and to promote language learning as a life-long skill.
• Knowledge of current, proficiency-based teaching methods and educational pedagogy.
• Advanced knowledge of French in terms of grammar, word usage, word denotations and connotations, and literature.
• Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis, and the formulation of action plans.
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.
• Ability to use computer network systems and software applications as needed (ie: Google Docs, Google Classroom, etc).
• Ability to organize and coordinate work.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.
• Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.
• MA DESE Foreign Language - French 5-12
• Bachelor's from an accredited college or university in education discipline applicable to teaching assignment

Nice To Haves

• Master's Degree in related area
• Successful prior world language teaching experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain a safe and nurturing classroom learning environment.
• Regularly collaborate with world language department colleagues to develop a proficiency based curriculum, lessons and materials; and to design inclusive learning experiences to inspire every student's love of language learning.
• Develop and implement a world language education curriculum consistent with the 5-C ACTFL World-Readiness Standards for Learning Languages and the 2021 Massachusetts Curriculum Framework.
• Develop and implement rigorous, relevant and accessible lesson plans, activities, and learning experiences to ensure meaningful language acquisition for each student.
• Conduct ongoing formal and informal assessment of student learning and progress, analyze results and adjust practice to meet students' needs.
• Organize and maintain a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, grading, and reporting for all student activities, achievement, and attendance, as required by district procedures and applicable laws.
• Encourage parental involvement in students' education and ensure effective communication with students and parents.
• Ensure that student conduct conforms with the school's standards and school district policies, and establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
• Coordinate with other professional staff members, especially within language level team(s), and participate in common planning time, department meetings, and faculty meetings.
• Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Director of World Languages, Principal, and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent.

Benefits

• Salary is determined by education and experience, ranging from Bachelor’s (Step 1) $12,643 to Doctorate (Step 14) $26,784 (This range is based on a .2 FTE).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level