Teacher - Elementary - French

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Plans, delivers and evaluates instruction based upon specific VDOE Foreign Language standards, the ACTFL framework and objectives established by CCPS. Teaches elementary content in two languages and integrate the teaching of content area. Has fluency in target language required (both written and spoken). Integrates classroom content into daily lesson plans. Assists students in learning knowledge and skills that will contribute to their development as mature, able and responsible citizens.

Exposes and engages students with specified world language literature, history and culture of the target language. Provides instruction in speaking, reading, writing and understanding the world language, as well as other content areas using the target language 100% of the time. Is familiar with or is willing to acquire knowledge of language immersion models and curriculum. Integrates students' use of technology as appropriate.

• Plans and delivers world language curriculum content to students.
• Plans, teaches and assesses.
• Assesses student learning on an ongoing basis and alters instruction to meet group/individual needs.
• Uses the elementary curriculum of the district to plan daily instructional activities using the target language
• Maintains order within the classroom setting in accordance with division guidelines regarding student behavior management.
• Supervises students in non-classroom time (before school, after school, student activities, fire drills).
• Collaborates with other faculty in planning and delivering instruction to students.
• Communicates regularly with parents.
• Ensures compliance with existing applicable federal and state statutes and local policies, regulations and guidelines related to public schools.
• Demonstrates commitment to improving professional competence.
• Uses the curriculum of the district to plan daily instructional PBL activities
• Engages in the planning and delivery of language specific district events throughout the school year
• Participates in district professional development and curriculum design
• Promotes authentic student experiences by engaging with school partnerships abroad
• May perform other duties as assigned.

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Operation of computer, LCD and copy machine

Teachers, regular classroom and instructional assistants - daily, Building Administrator and parents – regularly

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Performs majority of functions independently.

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The physical demands described here represent those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to lift, support, handle or feel objects, tools, equipment and/or controls;

reach with hands and arms and talk and hear. The employee is required to stand, walk, sit, climb or balance and stoop or kneel. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close and distance vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Work is performed is a public school. The noise level is moderate.

Working knowledge of the concepts, principles and methodologies of instruction. Working knowledge of academic curriculum for assigned classes. Demonstrated ability to develop instructional goals to design and deliver instruction and to assess students' learning. Demonstrated ability to communicate with others effectively, both orally and in writing. Demonstrated ability in decision making, problem analysis, conflict resolution, interpersonal relationships and planning.

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.

Eligibility for Virginia Collegiate Professional teaching license. Specific world…