High School World Language Teacher - French

High School World Language Teacher
- French

• Position Type:
  High School Teaching/ HS World Language
  - French
• Date Posted: 7/23/2026
• Location:
  
  Chesterton High School
• Date Available:
  
  2026-27 Sc Yr
• Closing Date: when filled

Starting salary for new teachers: $59,000 annually

Provides an educational program for secondary students in an environment favourable to learning and personal growth; establishes effective rapport with students to promote positive attitudes of self-worth; motivates students to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for further participation in secondary education, college or career, in accordance with each student's ability. Establishes good relationships with students, parents and other staff members.

• Credential – Any valid credential issued by the State of Indiana to perform the services of a teacher in a self‑contained classroom.
• Education – Bachelor's degree, including all courses needed to meet credential requirements.

• Follow the criteria established in the Duneland School Corporation Teacher Evaluation Plan.
• Provide learning experiences in world language(s), utilizing the course of study mandated by the Duneland School Corporation.
• Instruct students in citizenship, basic communication skills and other general elements of the course of study specified in state law, administrative regulations, or set by the Duneland School Corporation.
• Plan, organise, and implement differentiated lessons to meet the diverse needs of students.
• Establish and implement clear objectives for each lesson.
• Engage students in meaningful activities to assure student mastery of content.
• Apply Depth of Knowledge strands in instructional strategies.
• Maintain accurate and complete records of student performance.
• Enter student grades in the student information system weekly.
• Engage and confer with parents and colleagues creating healthy relationships with students and faculty to address student academic and behavioural needs and create a quality learning environment.
• Establish and implement classroom rules and procedures to provide an environment conducive to learning.
• Administer assessments as required by the State of Indiana and the corporation.
• Interact with colleagues, parents and students in a manner that is professional and reflect the expectations of leadership within the school and corporation.
• Follow all expectations described in the Duneland School Corporation's Teacher Agreement and employee handbook.
• Follow all procedures and expectations established by the building principal(s) and /or corporation leadership.
• Monitor and supervise students in out‑of‑classroom activities during the assigned working day.
• Participate in sponsorship of department, school, faculty and district activities and committees.
• Keep abreast of developments in your field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional development.
• Establish a continuity of instruction to ensure you meet our primary obligation of providing a rich and engaging education for your students. Plans allowing for the continuation of instruction whether acts of nature, student, or teacher initiated should be clearly articulated in the class syllabus with quality lesson plans and methods for implementation created in advance.
• Performs other duties as required and assigned by the building principal(s) and /or corporation leadership.

• Demonstrate interpersonal skills necessary to deal tactfully and effectively with persons at all levels in order to develop and maintain productive relationships with all publics.
• Ability to learn new skills quickly and assimilate into daily work.
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality both inside and outside the corporation.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Ability to multi‑task with attention to detail.
• Ability to be flexible and adapt to changes of the normal day and expectations.
• Proficiency in the use of all technology for instruction and record keeping (i.e. computers, copiers, Skyward).
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