Middle School Bilingual Teacher (French/English)

Urbana School District #116•Urbana, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general direction of the Principals and Program Directors, the French Bilingual Teacher is responsible for helping emergent bilingual students learn subject matter and skills in French that will contribute to their development as mature, able and responsible men and women. The French Bilingual Teacher understands bilingualism and biliteracy as intellectual, academic, and social foundations for a just and multicultural society. The teacher values cultural, racial, and linguistic diversity and uses it integrally to benefit all students in the classroom in her/his objectives and methodology. The teacher is committed to cultivating and supporting a just and multicultural environment and collaborates well with all stakeholders (parents, teachers, instructional coaches, etc.) to ensure student achievement. The teacher provides instruction in French in accordance with the language curriculum guidelines to deliver a guaranteed and viable curriculum in the French language at and above the grade-level standards.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university, with certification and endorsements.
Valid Illinois Teaching License with the appropriate endorsements.
Bilingual/ESL endorsements required
Understanding of or experience teaching in bilingual programs.
Knowledge of French Language instructions and English as a Second Language (ESL) strategies.

Responsibilities

Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated.
Plans a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the student's individual needs, interests, and abilities as they develop bilingualism.
Demonstrates native-like and academic language abilities in French and English across the four domains of language (listening, speaking, reading, and writing).
Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.
Prepares for classes assigned and shows written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisor.
Encourages students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.
Guides the learning process toward achievement of curriculum goals and in harmony with the goals establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects and the like to communicate these objectives to students.
Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media, consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved.
Strives to implement the district's philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives through instruction and action.
Assesses the accomplishments of students regularly and provides progress reports as required.
Diagnoses the learning disabilities of students regularly, seeking the assistance of district specialists as required.
Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
Maintains accurate, complete and correct records as required by law, district policy and administrative regulation.
Assists the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct and for the classroom, develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure, and maintains order in the classroom fairly and justly.
Makes provision for being available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested under reasonable terms.
Plans and supervises purposeful assignments for teacher assistants and volunteers.
Strives to maintain and improve professional competence.
Attends staff meetings and in-service activities as directed.
Serves on staff committees as required.
Maintains professional relationships with students and faculty.
Follows the teaching profession's ethics and always promotes students' welfare.
Some teachers may serve as department chairs, team leaders, and building curriculum coordinators.