Bilingual French - Grade 3

Teacher/Professional - Elementary - Bilingual Teacher - French

Job Number

Start Date

Open Date 02/01/2025

Closing Date 05/04/2026

ROLE AND PURPOSE:

• Provide students with appropriate learning activities and experiences in the core academic subject areas assigned to help them fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical and social growth.
• Enable students to develop competencies and skills to function successfully in a global society.

QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Valid Texas teaching certificate for subject/level assigned

SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Knowledge of subjects and languages assigned
• General knowledge of curriculum and instruction
• Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior
• Strong organization, communication and interpersonal skills
• Bilingual French or Spanish, preferred

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

Instructional Strategies

• Develop and implement lesson plans that fulfill the requirements of district's curriculum program, as well as the campus' instructional framework, and show written evidence of preparation as required.
• Work with partner teachers to plan activities and plans to meet the campus' instructional framework and the district's dual language program model.
• Prepare lessons that reflect accommodations for differences in student learning styles.
• Present subject matter according to guidelines established by Texas Education Agency, board policies and administrative regulations.
• Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned.
• Access and use available data to plan and implement appropriate instructional/learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect accommodation for individual needs of students assigned (i.e. gifted and talented, bilingual/ESL, 504, etc.)
• Conduct assessment of student learning styles and use results to plan instructional activities.
• Work cooperatively with special education teachers to modify curricula as needed for special education students according to guidelines established in Individual Education Plans (IEP).
• Work with other members of staff to determine instructional goals, objectives and methods according to district requirements.
• Implement the instructional framework and dual language program model established by the campus and the district's curriculum department.
• Maintain records regarding language acquisition and linguistics accommodations.
• Participate in extended day and/or extended year program activities as assigned.
• Plan and supervise assignments of teacher aide(s) and volunteer(s).
• Use technology to strengthen and enhance the teaching/learning process.

Student Growth and Development

• Help students analyze and improve study methods and habits.
• Conduct ongoing assessment of student achievement through formative and summative assessments, using both formal and informal testing.
• Assume responsibility for extracurricular activities as assigned. Sponsor outside activities approved by the campus principal.
• Be a positive role model for students, support mission of school district.

Classroom Management and Organization

• Create classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social and emotional development of students.
• Manage student behavior in accordance with Student Code of Conduct, student handbook, board policies, administrative regulations, and/or IEP.
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.
• Assist in selection of books, equipment and other instructional materials.

Communication

• Establish and maintain open communication by conducting conferences with parents, students, principals and teachers.
• Use various forms of parent communication and showcase of student work, including digital media.
• Maintain a professional relationship with colleagues, supervisors, students, parents and community members.
• Use effective communication skills to present information accurately and clearly.

Professional Growth and Development

• Demonstrate current knowledge, understanding, and skill in the assigned content area, instructional strategies, language acquisition and the teaching and learning process.
• Participate in staff development activities to improve job-related skills.
• Expected to attend 3 days of professional development classes beyond traditional district requirements geared toward dual language education, culture, or other campus specific initiative.
• Demonstrate interest and initiative in professional development.
• K-3 teacher of record must complete Reading Academy per TEA requirements.
• Keep informed of and comply with state, district and school regulations and policies for classroom teachers.
• Compile, maintain and file all reports, records and other documents required.
• Attend and participate in faculty meetings and serve on staff committees as required.
• Participate in activities or meetings to showcase the school program…