Middle School French Teacher; S) Fte Chinook Middle School

Bellevue School District CHINOOK MIDDLE SCHOOL - Clyde Hill, Washington
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Job : 5955127
Final date to receive applications: Oct 22, 2026 11:59 PM (Pacific Standard Time)
Posted: Oct 08, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

This position is responsible for teaching french courses to students in Grades 6-8.

The Bellevue School District is committed to a diverse workforce representative of our students, one that embraces and models cultural competency as an international community.

(These duties are a representative sample; position assignments may vary.)

• Teach French courses to students in Grades 6-8.
• French language instruction 90%-100% of the instructional day.
• Advise co-curricular clubs and activities.
• Teachers will center instruction on high expectations for student achievement by establishing a culture for learning, providing clear communication with students and engaging students in learning.
• Teachers will demonstrate effective teaching practices through use of effective questioning and discussion techniques and reflection on teaching.
• Teachers will recognize individual student learning needs and develop strategies to address those needs. This will be demonstrated through knowledge of students and demonstrating flexibility and responsiveness.
• Teachers will provide clear and intentional focus on subject matter content and curriculum through knowledge of content and pedagogy, setting instructional outcomes, knowledge of resources and designing coherent instruction.
• Teachers will foster and manage a safe, positive learning environment through creating an environment of respect and rapport, managing classroom procedures, student behavior and organizing a safe physical space for student learning.
• Teachers will use multiple student data elements to modify instruction and improve student learning. Teachers will design student assessments, use assessment in instruction, and maintain accurate student records.
• Teachers will communicate and collaborate with parents and the school community through effective and ongoing communication.
• Teachers will exhibit collaborative and collegial practices focused on improving instructional practice and student learning.
• Teachers will participate in a professional community, expected to grow and develop professionally and demonstrate professionalism.
• Teachers will annually establish student growth goals to ensure student growth over time.
• Direct the activities of assigned non-certificated personnel.
• Attend or participate in all required staff meetings and other activities deemed necessary by the District and/or building principal, in order to accomplish the objectives of the position and for professional development.
• Participate in site-based decision-making processes.

• Reports directly to and is supervised by the Building Administrator

• Possess or qualify for immediate issuance of a valid Washington State teaching certificate. French endorsement or K-8 endorsement with verified French fluency in reading, writing and speaking.
• Experience in extensive travel, study, and/or residence in a French-speaking country, preferred.
• Literate in French, preferred.

• Knowledge of and/or experience with instruction using sound research-based instruction, best practices and pedagogy.
• Knowledge of Bellevue School District's curriculum and instructional practices such as teacher-directed instruction, literature-based reading, problem-based learning, math problem-solving and use of math manipulatives, cooperative learning, and integrated curriculum.

• Training in and/or direct experience with middle school aged students.
• Commitment to the District's vision, mission and goals.
• Demonstrates a commitment to equity through culturally relevant teaching practices through the design and implementation of instruction and high expectations for all students.
• Provides high quality instruction through knowledge of differentiated instructional practices and data-driven instructional decision-making.
• Ability and skills necessary to individualize instruction. Commitment and ability to work with a full range of students including gifted, mainstreamed…