Short-Term Substitute French Teacher
Newton Public Schools•Newton, MA
4d•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
- The World Language Department seeks a teacher who:
- 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
- can implement modifications and accommodations required by an IEP
- has knowledge of the new Massachusetts Teacher Evaluation System
Responsibilities
- 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
- Consistent and on-time attendance is required for supervision and instruction of the students
- Responsible for implementing “other job related duties” as needed.
