Crystal Lake South High School, within Community High School District 155, has an opening for a French teacher for the 2023-2024 school year. We are seeking an individual to teach (preferably) all levels of French (I-IV) and their qualifications must allow for them to teach Dual Credit French III and Dual Credit French IV. Credentials will be evaluated by McHenry County College to determine eligibility to teach those courses.  In addition to teaching at South, this teacher may be required to travel during the day to a sister school to teach 1 or more sections as well.  Please review a general job teacher description below.

REPORTS TO: Division Leader/Vice Principal/Principal

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The District 155 Teacher is responsible for providing an educational atmosphere conducive to learning that guides students to attain their full academic potential and where the district’s mission statement can become a reality for the student population.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Illinois Teacher Certification (Type PEL) with required hours in subject area
• Masters Degree in French allowing the teacher to teach Dual Credit French courses
• Ability to work cooperatively with all stakeholders
• Ability and desire to create and carry through effective programs

EXPECTATIONS:

Design and Planning:

• Demonstrate the requisite knowledge of the subject matter and its relevance to students
• Identify and articulate rigorous learning targets for their students that align with the current curriculum
• Integrate resources effectively such as texts and technology into their lessons
• Demonstrate an awareness to the students’ level of skill, background knowledge, learning styles and special needs
• Differentiate lessons and assessments to meet student needs

Learning Environment:

• Create a positive learning environment of mutual respect and trust, conducive to goal setting and taking risks
• Display a positive attitude, employing a variety of motivational techniques ensuring that learning is equitable and accessible for all students
• Enforce rules consistently that are fair and clear, acknowledging positive behavior and appropriately disciplining unacceptable behavior
• Communicate effectively with support personnel so that learning may take place in the classroom

Instructional Delivery:

• Deliver instruction effectively to students, providing examples to reinforce learning
• Provide students with a rigorous and relevant curriculum
• Differentiate instruction in the classroom, recognizing students’ individual differences
• Ask higher-level thinking questions to all students
• Engage students actively in the content
• Possess ability to be flexible and responsive to student needs
• Demonstrate a willingness to learn new technologies to support instruction

Assessment:

• Design effective assessment strategies and instruments that are appropriate for the course objectives
• Provide students with feedback on their learning
• Elicit student involvement in the assessment process ensuring higher level of student awareness
• Modify and adjust instruction as a result of assessment results
• Provide students with the opportunity to self-assess
• Use both formative and summative assessments purposefully and effectively

Professionalism:

• Maintain open and professional communications with students, parents, & colleagues
• Meet established deadlines and completes tasks in a positive manner
• Contribute to the overall school operation in a manner that reflects positively on the district

Transportation:

• Must have access to transportation to travel to another district school during the school day as needed

FLSA: Exempt