Middle School World Language Teacher (French)

Woburn Public Schools

Middle School World Language Teacher (French)

The Middle School World Language Teacher reports directly to the Principal of the School and is expected to work closely with all school personnel. S/he will provide a safe equitable culturally responsive learning environment with high expectations for all students in the classroom.

Role & Responsibilities: The teacher will:

• Create a welcoming inclusive culturally responsive classroom environment that is conducive to student learning and their ability to comfortably share their authentic selves.
• Teach to the World Language curriculum and work cooperatively with a team to maintain a strong school program incorporating both state and district frameworks.
• Incorporate into his/her teaching repertoire the teaching and learning strategies developed through the programs of WPS; implement a variety of effective instructional strategies consistent with lesson objectives.
• Remain current by participating in ongoing professional development activities within and out-of-district such as instructional technology.
• Create rigorous standards-based units of instruction that are aligned with grade level standards.
• Use successful research-based instructional strategies including differentiated instruction for diverse learners.
• Regularly assess student abilities in order to design and implement strategies to enhance student learning.
• Demonstrate knowledge of and ability to use research-based curriculum and principles of effective instruction.
• Work with small groups of struggling learners while modifying and differentiating instruction.
• Align Content and instruction to the Massachusetts French Language Curriculum Frameworks and to district scope and sequences.
• Diagnose and evaluate student abilities and progress through a variety of assessments in a timely and consistent manner; monitor student progress and adjust instruction accordingly. Provide progress reports as required.
• Refer students for alternative services as provided by the District.
• Participate in ongoing professional development activities within district and out-of-district.
• Abide by state statutes school board policies district handbook and regulations.
• Maintain accurate complete and correct records as required by law district policy and administrative regulations.
• Serve on school-wide committees work in collaboration with colleagues and help organize school-wide events.
• All other duties as assigned by the Principal or WPS Administration.

Qualifications & Skill Set:

• Bachelors degree or higher from an accredited college or university required; Masters degree preferred.
• Licensure: Current Massachusettss DESE Secondary Certification in World Languages.
• Must be able to teach French
• Experience working in a diverse educational setting including the ability to work successfully with students colleagues and families from diverse ethnic cultural and socio-economic backgrounds.
• Previous training experience and subject matter competence in high school French programs.

Terms of Employment: As outlined in the Agreement Between The Woburn Teachers Association and The Woburn School Committee

At the Woburn Public Schools we are committed to cultivating an environment where diverse perspectives and backgrounds are embraced acknowledging that a team reflecting diversity of race color ancestry national origin religion age gender marital/domestic partner status sexual orientation gender identity disability status and veteran status allows us to serve our communities better. To that end Woburn Public Schools continues to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and a district member of Mass Partnership for Diversity in Education.