What are the responsibilities and job description for the World Language Teacher (.50 FTE) position at Falmouth Public Schools?
POSTING OF VACANCY
World Language Teacher (.50 FTE)
Lawrence School
2025-2026 School Year
QUALIFICATIONS:
- MA licensure as a World Language Teacher 5-12 (Language(s): Spanish or French) required; dual licensure (Spanish and French) preferred
- Bachelor's with major/concentration in teaching field required
- Master’s degree preferred
- Experience as a world language teacher at the middle and/or secondary levels preferred
- MA Sheltered English Immersion (SEI) Teacher Endorsement preferred
- Demonstrated experience in successfully motivating students of varying ability levels, skills and achievements
- Such other alternatives as the Superintendent of Schools may deem acceptable and appropriate
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Maintain daily and long-range plans consistent with the established curriculum and the goals of the system.
- Follow the department curriculum to provide activities, which stimulate growth in listening reading, speaking and writing the language.
- Provide instruction and learning activities which take into consideration the individual differences of children.
- Exercise appropriate classroom control to help children grow in the ability to be self-disciplined and accept reasonable control.
- Provide a system for communicating with students, parents, counselor and administrators regarding student’s progress.
- Evaluate student progress and classroom activities on a daily and long-range basis.
- Attend meetings of department as called, serve on committees for curriculum revision and for the general operation of the school.
- Continue professional growth by attending meetings, seminars, course and other professional activities.
- Cooperate with staff and principal in extracurricular activities.
- Such other responsibilities as may from time to time be assigned by the Principal and/or Department Head.
REPORTS TO: Department Head, Building Principal
SALARY: In accordance with FEA Unit A Contract
APPLICATION: Please apply until filled to:
Falmouth Public Schools: www.falmouth.k12.ma.us
#LAW-WrldLng26-1 Lori Duerr, Ed.D. Superintendent of Schools
INTERNAL POSTING DATE: 02/26/2025
EXTERNAL POSTING DATE: 03/08/2025
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