French Teacher- Scarsdale High School (Probationary)

About the role

The Scarsdale High School seeks a talented, experienced, and innovative French teacher for a probationary position for the 2025-26 school year. Serving students in grades 9-12, the school provides a rigorous and comprehensive academic program to a high-achieving student body of approximately 1,500 students. The school is supported by an accomplished and collaborative faculty and staff, as well as an engaged and highly supportive parent community. Scarsdale High School is committed to fostering a challenging, nurturing, and intellectually rich learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop students' knowledge, skills and abilities in comprehending, speaking, reading and writing French, and developing an understanding and appreciation of the native culture of the countries where the language is the primary means of communication.
• Develop and administer foreign language education curriculum consistent with school district goals and objectives.
• Promote a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction, and student learning.
• Teach knowledge and skills in a language other than English, including comprehension, grammar and syntax, sentence and paragraph structure, composition, vocabulary and proper word usage, colloquialisms, communication and translation of literature.
• Develop student understanding and appreciation of the cultures and mores of countries where the language is the predominant or a major means of communication.
• Work with students and others to prepare materials for inclusion in literary publications, contests, etc.
• Conduct ongoing assessment of student learning and progress, and modify instructional methods to fit individual student's needs, including students with special needs; conduct individual and small group instruction as needed.
• Continue to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research.
• Organize and maintain a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, grading, and reporting for all student activities, achievement and attendance as required by district procedures and applicable laws.
• Encourage parental involvement in students' education and ensure effective communication with students and parents.
• Ensure that student conduct conforms with the school's standards and school district policies, and establish and maintain standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
• Coordinate with other professional staff members, especially within grade level, and participate in faculty meetings and committees.
• Select and requisition appropriate books, instructional aids and other supplies and equipment and maintain inventory records.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in education discipline applicable to teaching assignment.
• Masters degree in related area preferred.
• NYS Initial or Professional French (7-12) certification; additional language certification preferred.

Experience

Three years of successful prior foreign language teaching experience preferred.

Education and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in education discipline applicable to teaching assignment.
• Masters degree in related area preferred.
• NYS Initial or Professional French (7-12) certification; additional language certification preferred.

Additional Responsibilities

• Uses standard office equipment such as personal computers, printer, copy and fax machines, and telephone.
• Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principal and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent.
• FLSA Status: Exempt.

Benefits

Scarsdale Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Studies have shown that women and individuals from underrepresented groups may be less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every listed qualification. We are committed to identifying the best candidate for the job, and recognize that that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. We encourage all interested applicants to apply, even if they do not meet every qualification as described.