Anticipated French World Language Teacher

.Title: Anticipated - French World Language TeacherLocation: Melrose Veterans Memorial Middle School and Melrose High SchoolStarting Date: TBD through the end of the 2025/2026 School YearSalary: $58956.22 to $104700.10 per CBA (Collective Bargaining Agreement)Qualifications:

1. Degree in content-specific field
2. Knowledge of the World Languages Massachusetts Curriculum Framework 2021 for all 3 modes of communication (Interpretive Interpersonal and Presentational) and 4 domains (Reading Listening Writing and Speaking)
3. Deep understanding of scientifically based reading research and evidence-based practices for teaching World Languages. Knowledge of best practices for assessing student progress toward achievement of standard.
4. Excellent communication skills
5. Successful completion of a Criminal Record Check (C.O.R.I.) and fingerprint check

Reports to: Building PrincipalWork Year: In accordance with the Melrose Education Associations contractSalary/Benefits: In accordance with the Melrose Education Associations contract.Standards for All TeachersPlans Curriculum and Instruction

• Draws on content standards of the relevant curriculum frameworks to plan sequential units of study individual lessons and learning activities that make learning cumulative and advance students level of content knowledge.
• Draws on results of formal and informal assessments as well as knowledge of human development to identify teaching strategies and learning activities appropriate to the specific discipline age level of English language proficiency and range of cognitive levels being taught.
• Identifies appropriate reading materials other resources and writing activities for promoting further learning by the full range of students within the classroom.
• Identifies prerequisite skills concepts and vocabulary needed for the learning activities.
• Plans lessons with clear objectives and relevant measurable outcomes.
• Draws on resources from colleagues families and the community to enhance learning.
• Incorporates appropriate technology and media in lesson planning.
• Uses information in Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) to plan strategies for integrating students with disabilities into general education classrooms
• Uses instructional planning materials and student engagement approaches that support students of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds strengths and challenges.

Delivers Effective Instruction1. Communicates high standards and expectations when beginning the lesson:

• Makes learning objectives clear to students.
• Communicates clearly in writing speaking and through the use of appropriately designed visual and contextual aids.
• Uses engaging ways to begin a new unit of study or lesson.
• Builds on students prior knowledge and experience.

2. Communicates high standards and expectations when implementing lessons:

• Employs a variety of content-based and content-oriented teaching strategies
• Demonstrates knowledge of and approach to the academic content of lessons.
• Employs a variety of strategies for addressing learning objectives.
• Uses questioning to stimulate thinking and encourages all students to respond.
• Uses instructional technology appropriately.
• Uses effective strategies and techniques for making content accessible to English language learners.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the difference between social and academic language and the importance of this difference in planning differentiating and delivering effective instruction for English language learners at various levels of English language proficiency and literacy.

3. Communicates high standards and expectations when extending and completing the lesson:

• Assigns homework or practice that furthers student learning
• Provides regular and frequent feedback to students on their progress.
• Provides many and varied opportunities for students to achieve competence.

4. Communicates high standards and expectations when evaluating student learning:

• Accurately measures student achievement of and progress toward the learning objectives with a variety of formal and informal assessments and uses results to plan further instruction.
• Translates evaluations of student work into records that accurately convey the level of student achievement to students parents or guardians and school personnel.

Manages Classroom Climate and Operation

• Creates and maintains a safe and collaborative learning environment that values diversity and motivates students to meet high standards of conduct effort and performance.
• Creates a physical environment appropriate to a range of learning activities.
• Maintains appropriate standards of behavior mutual respect and safety.
• Manages classroom routines and procedures.

Promotes Equity

• Encourages all students to believe that effort is a key to achievement.
• Works to promote achievement by all students without exception.
• Assesses the significance of student differences in home experiences background knowledge learning skills learning pace and proficiency in the English language for learning the curriculum at hand and uses professional judgment to determine if instructional adjustments are necessary.
• Collaborates with families recognizing the significance of native language and culture to create and implement strategies for supporting student learning and development both at home and at school.

Meets Professional Responsibilities

• Understands his or her legal and moral responsibilities.
• Conveys knowledge of and enthusiasm for his/her academic discipline to students.
• Maintains interest in current theory research and developments in the academic discipline and exercises judgment in accepting implications or findings as valid for application in classroom practice.
• Collaborates with colleagues to improve instruction assessment and student achievement.
• Works actively to involve parents in their childs academic activities and performance and communicates clearly with them.
• Reflects critically upon his or her teaching experience identifies areas for further professional development as part of a professional development plan that is linked to grade level school and district goals and is receptive to suggestions for growth.
• Understands legal and ethical issues as they apply to responsible and acceptable use of the Internet and other resources.

Required Experience:

IC

Key Skills
Experience Working With Students,Classroom Management,Behavior Management,Classroom Experience,Preschool Experience,Library Services,Personal Injury Law,Teaching,Tutoring,Experience with Children,Mentoring,Writing Skills
Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1
Monthly Salary Salary: 58956 - 104700