French Teacher

Newton Public Schools•Newton, MA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The French teacher is responsible for delivering the curriculum at various levels through an immersion-type environment as well as for assessing student learning. The teacher is also expected to maintain open communication with parents and counselors/housemasters, contribute to the regular functioning and development of the World Language Department, attend meetings for students and teachers, attend to administrative duties, and fulfill other responsibilities/duties as a member of the broader community.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in French
Appropriate DESE teaching license
Ability to handle a multitude of varying and complex issues including, but not limited to meeting the learning needs of a diverse student body, split-second decision making, creative delivery of content, navigating technology, and anti-bullying curriculum instruction.
Excellent oral and written communication skills in both English and French
Ability to use technology effectively

Nice To Haves

Uses the target language for general instruction.
Can utilize the offerings of our digital language lab.
Has experience with people and customs from other cultures.
Commands strong content knowledge of grammar and vocabulary outside of textbook structures.
Commands knowledge of literature and other aspects of Italian culture.
Is flexible.
Can teach multiple grade and curriculum levels.
Is willing to share with other department members what he/she knows.
Is collegial with other department members.
Believes in helping all students to help them achieve their potential, including minority and low socio-economic students.
Has knowledge of the new Massachusetts Teacher Evaluation System.

Responsibilities

Deliver the curriculum at various levels through an immersion-type environment.
Assess student learning.
Maintain open communication with parents and counselors/housemasters.
Contribute to the regular functioning and development of the World Language Department.
Attend meetings for students and teachers.
Attend to administrative duties.
Fulfill other responsibilities/duties as a member of the broader community.
Design and demonstrate differentiated instruction to meet the needs of all students.
Plan and deliver lessons using a variety of strategies.
Develop a variety of assessments to evaluate student learning.
Recommend students for placement.
Write a variety of student-related reports (teacher comments, college recommendations, IEP assessments).
Collaborate with colleagues on curriculum, lesson and assessment design.
Communicate effectively with students, colleagues, parents and the community.
Perform Homeroom and Study Hall Duties.
Attend departmental and school-wide meetings.
Implement modifications and accommodations required by an IEP.