Middle School French Teacher(S) 0.4 Fte 2026-27 Chinook Middle School

Bellevue School District•Bellevue, WA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for teaching French courses to students in Grades 6-8. The Bellevue School District is committed to a diverse workforce representative of our students, one that embraces and models cultural competency as an international community.

Requirements

Possess or qualify for immediate issuance of a valid Washington State teaching certificate with an endorsement in French.

Nice To Haves

Experience in extensive travel, study, and/or residence in a French-speaking country.
Literate in French.

Responsibilities

Teach French courses to students in Grades 6-8.
French language instruction 90%-100% of the instructional day.
Advise co-curricular clubs and activities.
Center instruction on high expectations for student achievement by establishing a culture for learning, providing clear communication with students and engaging students in learning.
Demonstrate effective teaching practices through use of effective questioning and discussion techniques and reflection on teaching.
Recognize individual student learning needs and develop strategies to address those needs.
Provide clear and intentional focus on subject matter content and curriculum through knowledge of content and pedagogy, setting instructional outcomes, knowledge of resources and designing coherent instruction.
Foster and manage a safe, positive learning environment through creating an environment of respect and rapport, managing classroom procedures, student behavior and organizing a safe physical space for student learning.
Use multiple student data elements to modify instruction and improve student learning.
Design student assessments, use assessment in instruction, and maintain accurate student records.
Communicate and collaborate with parents and the school community through effective and ongoing communication.
Exhibit collaborative and collegial practices focused on improving instructional practice and student learning.
Participate in a professional community, expected to grow and develop professionally and demonstrate professionalism.
Annually establish student growth goals to ensure student growth over time.
Direct the activities of assigned non-certificated personnel.
Attend or participate in all required staff meetings and other activities deemed necessary by the District and/or building principal, in order to accomplish the objectives of the position and for professional development.
Participate in site-based decision-making processes.