What are the responsibilities and job description for the 2026-27 French Teacher - Elementary position at Arlington Independent School District?
Role And Purpose
Education/Certification:
Instructional Strategies
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environment Factors
- Provide students with appropriate learning activities and experiences in the core academic subject areas assigned to help them fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical and social growth.
- Enable students to develop competencies and skills to function successfully in a global society.
Education/Certification:
- Bachelor's Degree
- Valid Texas teaching certificate for subject/level assigned, preferred.
- At least one (1) year of student teaching or approved internship
Instructional Strategies
- Develop and implement lesson plans that fulfill the requirements of district's curriculum program and show written evidence of preparation as required.
- Prepare lessons that reflect accommodations for differences in student learning styles.
- Present subject matter according to guidelines established by Texas Education Agency, board policies and administrative regulations.
- Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect an understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned.
- Access and use available data to plan and implement appropriate instructional/learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect accommodation for individual needs of students assigned (i.e. gifted and talented, bilingual/ESL, 504, etc.)
- Conduct assessment of student learning styles and use results to plan instructional activities.
- Work cooperatively with special education teachers to modify curricula as needed for special education students according to guidelines established in Individual Education Plans (IEP).
- Work with other members of staff to determine instructional goals, objectives, and methods according to district requirements.
- Implement the FLES instructional framework established by the district's curriculum department.
- Maintain records regarding language acquisition and linguistics accommodations.
- Participate in extended day and/or extended year program activities as assigned.
- Plan and supervise assignments of teacher aide(s) and volunteer(s).
- Use technology to strengthen and enhance the teaching/learning process.
- Help students analyze and improve study methods and habits.
- Conduct ongoing assessment of student achievement through formative and summative assessments.
- Assume responsibility for extracurricular activities as assigned. Sponsor outside activities approved by the campus principal.
- Be a positive role model for students, support mission of school district.
- Create classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social and emotional development of students.
- Manage student behavior in accordance with Student Code of Conduct, student handbook, board policies, administrative regulations, and/or IEP.
- Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and
- Assist in selection of books, equipment, and other instructional materials.
- Establish and maintain open communication by conducting conferences with parents, students, principals, and
- Maintain a professional relationship with colleagues, supervisors, students, parents and community members.
- Use effective communication skills to present information accurately and clearly.
- Demonstrate current knowledge, understanding, and skill in the assigned content area, instructional strategies, and the teaching and learning process.
- Participate in staff development activities to improve job-related skills.
- Expected to attend 5 days of professional development classes beyond traditional district requirements geared toward dual language education.
- Demonstrate interest and initiative in professional development.
- Keep informed of and comply with state, district and school regulations and policies for classroom teachers.
- Compile, maintain and file all reports, records and other documents required.
- Attend and participate in faculty meetings and serve on staff committees as required.
- Demonstrate behavior that is professional, responsible and in compliance with the Professional Code of Ethics.
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environment Factors
- Maintain emotional control under stress.
- Must demonstrate ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written).
- Should be able to interpret procedures and analyze data for decision-making.
- Frequent standing, stooping, bending, pulling and pushing.
- Move small stacks of textbooks, media equipment, desks and other classroom equipment.
- Frequent in-district and occasional in-state or national travel.
- Perform all duties in a safe and responsible manner.
- Observe all safety precautions.