Teacher - Elementary - French
General Description
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 integrates 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.
Job Description
- Plans and delivers world language curriculum content to students.
- Plans, teaches and assesses.
- Affirms 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.
Essential Job Functions
- Plans and delivers world language curriculum content to students.
- Plans, teaches and assesses.
- Affirms 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.
Qualifications
- 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 language endorsement required.
Additional Job Requirements
- Applicants considered for employment must successfully complete the following background investigations/tests:
- Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Criminal History Investigation
- State Police Criminal History Investigation
- Child Protective Services (CPS) Investigation
- Tuberculosis Screening/Test
Compensation
$57,226.69 - $87,774.05
Hours Per Day
8
Days Per Year
200
Benefits
Chesterfield County Public Schools offers a wide variety of benefits to employees. Benefit offerings may differ based upon full-time and part-time employee status.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Chesterfield County Public Schools assures Equal Employment Opportunities for employees as required by Federal and State Orders and Laws.