Teacher - French

About the role

The Teacher develops and implements an instructional program that effectively meets the needs of all students. They assess and evaluate student performance and modify instructional activities as necessary.

Responsibilities

• Support student learning by practicing and promoting positive interactions with and among students.
• Demonstrate enthusiasm for learning and maintain student interest.
• Adapt and adjust instructional presentations to students' needs and interests.
• Maintain and organize a program of instruction based on effective long-range plans with evidence of effective lesson planning.
• Utilize a variety of appropriate materials and resources.
• Communicate lesson objectives and their importance to students.
• Utilize appropriate and varied teaching techniques and learning activities both in class and out of class.
• Maintain an effective system of monitoring student progress and inform appropriate persons of such progress.
• Complete required reports promptly and accurately.
• Accept responsibilities outside the classroom as they relate to the school.
• Assume responsibility for a neat, safe environment for students committed to the teacher's care.
• Engage in ongoing professional development relevant to position.
• Respond promptly and thoroughly to written and oral requests for information.
• Maintain a clean, neat appearance, appropriate to position.
• Maintain a record of appropriate attendance and punctuality.
• Serve as a role model for students, colleagues, and the general public.
• Work in close harmony with colleagues, supervisors, and co-workers.
• Comply with all District and School policies and regulations, including but not limited to guidelines for confidentiality.
• Perform other related duties as required/assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree, Master’s degree, or education related to specific subject area to which assigned.
• Hold or be eligible for a valid teaching license which meets Commonwealth of Virginia requirements with specific endorsement in the area to which assigned.

Qualifications

• Knowledge: Thorough knowledge of the subject being taught; Classroom management strategies appropriate to the learning situation.
• Skills: Relate positively to parents and other community representatives; Assess individual needs and performance; Address criticism in an appropriate manner and develop constructive outcomes; Work cooperatively in a team environment to meet goals; Organize and perform work independently; Meet deadlines for all work even when working on multiple projects; Show sustained effort and enthusiasm in quality and quantity of work.