French Teacher 2024-25 - South

Primary Function

Instructs classes so that students develop individual skills in reading, writing, speaking, and comprehension of the assigned language, and an understanding of the related culture(s).

Responsible to

Building Principal or Designee.

Assigned Responsibilities

1. Uses planned sequences of instruction--including devised drills and activities--so that students acquire skills in reading, writing, speaking, and comprehension of the assigned language.
2. Teaches students to converse so that they can carry on a conversation in the foreign language.
3. Teaches students to use correct pronunciation, inflection, and intonation.
4. Teaches students to read and write the assigned language with accuracy and ease.
5. Teaches students in such a way as to enhance their knowledge of basic English skills.
6. Teaches the students to know and appreciate the culture(s) germane to the target language.
7. Includes in the instructional format materials and activities leading students to discover how the study of a foreign language relates to careers.
8. Recommends appropriate placement which will encourage students to continue their study of the language.
9. Selects materials and activities appropriate for the instructional and maturity level of the students.
10. Identifies, diagnoses, and prescribes remediation for individual and group problems in use of the language.
11. Ensures that the assigned language is used as much as possible during the class period.
12. Ensures that instructional activities and materials are clearly related to District, school, and department goals and objectives.
13. Organizes content and activities so that learning objectives are recognizable to the student and other observers.
14. Provides instruction using designated instructional materials in prescribed District format.
15. Establishes and maintains an orderly and supportive classroom environment in which students are actively participating and show respect for one another and for the teacher.
16. Maximizes time when students are paying attention and working on tasks directly related to subject matter.
17. Conducts interesting and well-paced classes using a variety of instructional techniques, strategies, and materials.
18. Gives clear instructions and makes sure students understand what to do before undertaking assignments.
19. Assesses, keeps track of, and provides feedback promptly and often to students on their progress and assignments.
20. Ensures that materials and equipment are properly used, maintained, and stored, and that inventory records when requested are accurate and current.
21. Supervises students in out-of-classroom activities as assigned.
22. Uses a grading system that is consistent, fair, and supportable.
23. Participates cooperatively on school, area, and District-wide activities.
24. Establishes and maintains a good working relationship with building administrators and staff--cooperating to resolve problems in a professional manner.
25. Follows specified standards, policies, and procedures of the building and District.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Oregon Teaching Certificate valid for assignment.
2. Speaks and writes the target language fluently with acceptable pronunciation, intonation, and stress.
3. Conduct classes using techniques based on modified audio-lingual-visual concepts.
4. Manage such language laboratories as are available, and operate a variety of A.V. equipment.

Start Date: August 27, 2024
Type: Licensed 
FTE:  .5
Status:  Permanent 
Salary is prorated based on FTE: $50,011 – $98,436
Application Procedure: Apply online