Middle School French and Spanish Faculty

TheMiddleSchoolFrench and SpanishFaculty memberreports to theMiddleSchool Directorand works closely with students and families as well asMiddleSchool Faculty and Staffwhile alsobeingan active member of the schoolsWorld LanguageDepartment.Thispositionwillbe responsible forteachingworld languageclasses (to include both French and Spanishclasses)throughout the school year in addition tothe possibility ofhosting a studentadvisorygroupfor the Academic Year.

While other duties may be assigned aqualified candidate will be able to manage the key responsibilities and tasks listed below:

Possess the ability and skills to successfully teach both French and Spanish

Plan prepareand deliver instructional activities thatfacilitateactive learning experiencesin both in-person and virtual classrooms

Create an immersion setting in classusingcomprehensible input to build students oral and writtenproficiency

Develop and implement a proficiency-oriented interdisciplinary multicultural experiential curriculum

Observe/evaluate/assess students developmentusing ACTFLs Proficiency Guidelinesandmaintainaccuraterecordsregardingstudent progress and areas of growth

Serve as advisor to the middle school students

Value and incorporate diverse perspectives in daily interactions and within the curriculum

Establish classroom expectationsthat create a safe and comfortable environment for all students

Collaborate and work effectively with the schoolsWorld LanguageDepartment

Create and sustain effective family partnerships for example: communicate with parents/guardiansregardingstudent progress and classroom news via formal conferences written reportsand school portal

Attend school related events outside the scheduled school day

Participate actively in school/division/department meetingsin addition toschoolactivities/committees

Lead E-lectivesthroughout the academic year

Design and lead an E Week program each academic year

Be familiar with all the roles and responsibilities as outlined in the Faculty Handbook

Attend all grade-level meetings

Attend all Middle School Department and All-Staff faculty meetings

Attend all beginning of the year and end-of-year faculty meetings

Conscientiously complete other duties as assigned

Experience and Professional Competencies:

Experience in teachingMiddle SchoolFrench and Spanish a minimum of 3 years is preferred

A bachelors degreeinFrench SpanishEducationor related fieldis

A graduate degreeinFrench SpanishEducationor a related fieldis preferred

Successful candidates will:

Possess a philosophy of education thatalignswiththe schools mission and values

Exhibit the capacity anddesireto engage in experiential activities and programs with students

Possess training andpreviousexperienceimplementingComprehensible Inputstrategies

Possess training and fluency in evaluating student skills usingACTFLsProficiencyGuidelines

Communicate effectively (verbally and in writing) with others including administrators colleaguesstaffand parents/guardianstomaintainconstructiveand professional relationships

Complete work ina timelyand thorough manner and be conscientiousabout assignments and deadlines

Have proficient skills in the use of technology: including but not limited to Microsoft SuiteGoogle Driveand Google Classroom and Outlook

Preferred but notfamiliarity using Canvas or LMS.

Successful Candidates will:

Maintain a strong work ethic withhigh standardsof professionalism organization accountability and confidentiality

Maintain a willingness to assumeadditionalresponsibilities as

Demonstrate resourcefulness and sound judgment in decision-making

Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills

Additional Requirements:

Have a current Adult and Children CPR First Aid and AED Certification (or receive one soon after hire date)

Meet the schools standards when completing two separate background screenings

Ability to stand and walk for extended periods manage long days handle standard office and classroom materials and support body with core muscles

Occasional lifting or moving of items 10-25 pounds

Ability to use hands to handle small objects and to manage writing

Benefits include:

Medical

Health Savings Account

Dental

Vision

Dependent Care Spending Account

Long- and Short-Term Disability