French Teacher .20 Fte Job South Hadley area,Massachusetts USA,Education / Teaching

Position: FRENCH TEACHER .20 FTE

Part Time French Teacher

PVPA has an opportunity for a part time (.20 FTE) French Teacher for the school year. We are looking for a reflective practitioner who understands the varied needs of high school students, is interested in integrating the arts into the curriculum, teaching with a social justice lens, collaborating with colleagues, and has experience in implementing restorative practices in the classroom. Our goal is to offer a core sequence of study that will help students develop confidence in using the language while laying the groundwork for fluency.

We use an integrated curriculum that challenges students to blend creative and critical thinking into their work and provides options for project-based learning. At PVPA, all students have the opportunity to study at least one language in addition to English by the time they graduate from high school. We believe that:

Students should be able to speak, read, write, and understand the world language they study.

Language acquisition is a lifelong process.

Effective world language programs integrate the study of language with the study of culture.

Assessment of student learning is an integral component of effective world language instruction.

Under the direction of the Director of Curriculum & Instruction, you will be responsible for:

Teaching one class of French II

Use an anti-racist, anti-oppression framework to prepare curricula and instructional materials based on learning objectives.

Plan curricula and prepare course expectations and materials.

Supervise students during non-class time as required.

Assess student work and provide timely feedback to students and parents via the Power School online grading system.

Apply PVPA standards based grading system to report on student course progress and achievement.

Attend and participate in regular collaborative team meetings with faculty and school-wide professional development activities

Attend and participate in meetings with students and/or parents as scheduled, including open house and parent-teacher conferences.

Coordinate with special educators to address the diverse needs of all learners

Other duties as required.

Qualifications:

The successful candidate will minimally hold a BA degree, be able to pass a background check (CORI/SORI & Fingerprinting) and be computer literate. Preferred qualifications include:

Two or more years of experience teaching French in a public or private school

Eligible for "Highly Qualified" teacher status (MA Certified or able to pass Communication & Literacy and French MTEL exam within 1 year).

Native Speaker

Knowledge of discipline curriculum standards

Interest or experience in the arts

Salary Range:
Full time base salary $43,268 to $68,719 annually.

school year consists of 180 school days plus 5 professional development/curriculum work days and a thirty-five hour work week (for full-time) that includes, on average, three class blocks per day of collaborative/independent work time.

To apply, please visit the PVPA Career Center on (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Be prepared to provide:

A current resume

Letter of interest/Introduction

Contact information for three references

Transcripts indicating degrees awarded

Evidence of licensure or any endorsement if applicable