Closing Date:
08/09/2022

POSITION TITLE: FRENCH TEACHER-BRISTOL EASTERN
REPORTS TO: Building Administrator
SUMMARY: Will instruct every level of French offerings at the High School Level.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Other duties may be assigned.
Teaches district approved curriculum.
Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated.
Plans a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests and abilities of the
students.
Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the
maturity and interest of the students.
Encourages students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.
Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and, in harmony
with the goals, establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects and the like to
communicate these objectives to students.
Diagnoses the learning styles of students.
Evaluates pupils’ academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records and prepares
progress reports.
Is available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside of the
instructional day.
Maintains professional competence through in-service education provided by the district
and in self-selected professional growth activities.
Serves on faculty and curriculum committees.
Implement an individual education program for special needs students.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Supervises classroom and students performs general supervisory duties as scheduled.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty
satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or
ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor Degree
(Master’s Degree desired).
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: French- Certification 018
Valid Connecticut Teaching Certificate.
LANGUAGE SKILLS: Fluent French
Ability to read, analyze and interpret periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures and
governmental regulations. Ability to write memos, reports and correspondence. Ability to
effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of administrators, staff,
parents and the general public.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:
Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers,
common fractions and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio and percent and to draw and
interpret bar graphs. Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest,
commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference and volume. Ability to apply
concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
COMPUTER SKILLS:
Knowledge and experience with standard hardware and software applications. Ability to use
computers for Email, word processing, accounting, databases and presentations.
REASONING ABILITY:
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations
where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished
in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Ability to apply knowledge of current research and teaching competencies to instructional
programs. Ability to plan and implement lessons based on school objectives and the needs and
abilities of students to whom assigned. Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships
with students, peers and parents. Skill in oral and written communication. Ability to perform
duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies and the code
of professional responsibility for teachers.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to
successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be
made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and talk or
hear and sometimes walk and sit. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may
occasionally push or lift up to fifty (50) pounds, such as boxes of books and AV/VCR carts. The
employee is directly responsible for safety, well-being or work output of other people. Specific
vision abilities required by this job include close vision, such as to read handwritten or typed
material and the ability to adjust focus. The position requires the individual to meet multiple
demands from several people and interact with the public and other staff.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee
encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations
may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud. Duties are performed indoors and
occasionally outdoors.

SALARY: As per negotiated contract
DATE OF SERVICE: 2022-2023 School Year
APPLICATION: If you are currently employed by the Bristol Board of Education as a teacher, please complete an internal application online by 4:00 p.m. on August 9, 2022.
All others please fill out an online application at www.applitrack.com/bristol/onlineapp
8/4/2022 SG/hg