Sciences de la Vie et de la Terre Biology

Rochambeau The French International School of Washington DC (Rochambeau) has an opening for aSciences de la Vie et de la Terre (SVT) / Biology Teacher Secondary School Full Timefor theschool year. This position will consist of a fulltime assignment teachingFrench Baccalaureate biology as well as IB biology.

Location:Bethesda MD

Job Type:Fulltime; Faculty Association Collective Bargaining Unit (CBA) applicable

Salary Information:The salary range is $49911$109469 per the Faculty CBA Salary Scale. Teachers will be hired and employed in the highest category of teaching staff to which they are entitled in accordance with the degrees and certifications that they hold and the subjects and levels that they teach.

THE SCHOOL

Rochambeau The French International School (Rochambeau) located in Bethesda MD is an independent and coeducational day school offering a unique combination of the French curriculum and a highquality English program to approximately 1200 students from Preschool 2years old) through 12th grade.Diversity is the hallmark of Rochambeau with over 80 nationalities represented in the student body.We are dedicated to fostering a culture where diversity equity and inclusion remain at the core of who we are.

Commitment To Diversity Equity And Inclusion

Rochambeau is committed to a diverse workforce representative of our students one that embraces cultural competency and an international community.

Examples Of Duties And Responsibilities:

These examples of duties and responsibilities are intended only as examples of the various types of job duties to be performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is a similar related or logical assignment to the position. Depending on the assignment these duties may require inperson attendance and/or virtual attendance based on the specific operational or instructional requirements.

Job Summary:

The position would involve teaching Sciences de la Vie et de la Terre (SVT) / Biology through the senior school (Collge and Lyce).The Sciences de la Vie et de la Terre Classes are taught in Frenchand must comply with the French National Curriculum.

As an international school we will consider applications from candidates who:

• Plan for and provide secondarylevel classroom instruction in Sciences de la Vie et de la Terre / Biology in accordance with the French Curriculum and the IB curriculum.

• Prepare administer and grade tests and assignments to assess students academic progress regularly.

• Develop curriculum instructional materials assessment tools and lesson plans according to the needs and interests of students fulfilling the criteria of the French curriculum and IB curricula.

• Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among students creating a learning environment to achieve academic focus and success.

• Select books and instructional aids appropriate to the interests and maturity level of students.

• Evaluate students academic performance behavior social development and physical health and maintain accurate and complete student records.

• Provide remedial programs for students who have not achieved language competency commensurate with their potential. Meet with department colleagues to evaluate student placement test results monitor and assess student performance throughout the year to determine each students current placement level and discuss other departmental concerns.

• Participate in appropriate inservice programs or other professional development parentteacher conferences and faculty meetings as required or requested. Perform all administrative and teaching duties in a bilingual environment.

• Participates in parentteacher conferences as required or requested and attends teachers meetings.

• Participates in curriculum and other developmental meetings.

• Participates in appropriate inservice programs or other professional development.

• Evaluate student performance maintain records for individual students and prepare report cards each trimester.

• Acts as liaison between students parents and school staff regarding the Secondary school Math program.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Education:Bachelors degree (advanced degree preferred) in Sciences et Vie de la Terre / Biology or a related field.

• Certification:Science et Vie de la terrecertification is strongly preferred (certifi(e) or agrg(e) from the French Ministry of Education or an equivalent teaching certification from a francophone country). Candidates must have a minimum of 2 years of teaching experience. For those teaching in the IB track familiarity with the IB Biology curriculum HL and SL is essential and a recent training certificate from an IB organization or partner in Biology is highly preferred. Candidates with a strong academic background such as a university degree in mathematics applied mathematics or related fields and solid teaching experience in this subject area will also be considered.

• Experience: Aminimum of two 2 years of teaching experience in Sciences et Vie de la Terre (SVT) or Biology is required.

Other preferred requirements:

• Orchestrate highly effective strategies material and grouping to involve and motivate students

• Ability to analyze and chart data draw action and conclusions to leverage student growth

• Ability to enforce high standards for students behavior

• Ability to work successfully with colleagues on a team.

• Excellent oral and written communication and human relations skills.

• Skills in building an equitable classroom community.

• Positively support the schools mission policies and practices and work collaboratively in a professional organization.

• Maintain confidentiality and security of information.

• Hold self and others accountable to accomplish results.

• Bilingual French and English preferred

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Special Notes

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Equal Opportunity Employer

Rochambeau is an equal opportunity employer and is deeply committed to serving its community advancing access and equity and ensuring that all individuals are welcomed and valued. All applicants are protected under Federal law from discrimination based on race color religion sex national origin disability age and genetics or any other basis protected by law. Rochambeau is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive community and strongly encourages all qualified individuals to apply. For an applicant requesting assistance with the employment application process please contact Human Resources ator.