Language - French Teacher

Summary

Provides high quality individualized instruction to middle school students. Will work with students to develop their language skills, comprehension, and fluency.

• Provide high quality instruction in French to middle school students.
• Develop language skills, comprehension, and fluency.
• Contribute to curriculum development with the district's French teachers.
• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Collaborate with team to accomplish goals and district priorities.

• Bachelor's degree in education, or a closely related field.
• Valid Minnesota Teaching License

• B.A. in French and MN teaching license for grades 7-12 or 5-12; demonstrated excellence in teaching French at the secondary level; strong interest in working with level I and II students at the middle school level; advanced proficiency in French; commitment to working with a diverse community of learners; interest in working collaboratively on curriculum development with the district's French teachers.

• Experience studying, working, or traveling in French-speaking countries; willingness to assist with co-curricular activities.

• District policies and procedures.
• Curriculum requirements and learning objectives.
• State and Federal laws and regulatory issues governing public education, including rules and regulations of the Minnesota Department of Education.
• Legal, ethical and professional rules of conduct for public education teachers.
• Principles and techniques of making effective oral presentations.
• Computer applications related to the work.
• Correct business English, including spelling, grammar and punctuation.

• Developing and maintaining a public education learning environment in which positive, appropriate behavior is encouraged, and discipline problems are minimized.
• Assessing and prioritizing multiple tasks, projects and demands.
• Operating a personal computer using standard and specialized software.
• Communicating effectively verbally and in writing.
• Contributing effectively to the accomplishment of team or work unit goals, objectives and activities.
• Commitment to the District mission, which is to ensure high quality, innovative, challenging education where all learners are valued and respected.
• Performing assigned responsibilities in a manner consistent with the District s established Core Values.
• Advancing the District s mission and values through careful attention to the key issues of Learning, Environment, and Resources.

• PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Work is performed in a school environment, with ability to sit for extended periods; lift and carry up to 20 pounds; read printed materials and computer screens; hear and speak for in-person or telephone communication.
• WORKING ENVIRONMENT: Work is performed in a school classroom and outdoor environments.

• 1.0 FTE - 185 Days
• HEA Union Contract
• Range: BA, Step 0: $48,039.00; MA, Step 0: $52,223.00
• Position-specific benefits information is available

Note:

This description reflects the information provided and preserves required EEO and equity language as part of the district’s commitment to an inclusive environment.