World Language Teacher (French)

Woburn Public Schools 

Middle School World Language Teacher (French)

The Middle School World Language Teacher reports directly to the Principal and works collaboratively with all school personnel to provide a safe, equitable, and culturally responsive learning environment with high expectations for all students.

Essential Roles and Responsibilities

The teacher will:

• Create a welcoming, inclusive, and culturally responsive classroom environment that supports student learning and encourages students to share their authentic selves.
• Teach the World Language curriculum and collaborate with colleagues to maintain a strong instructional program aligned with state and district frameworks.
• Implement a variety of effective instructional strategies consistent with lesson objectives and district initiatives.
• Develop rigorous, standards-based units of instruction aligned with grade-level standards and district curriculum expectations.
• Use research-based instructional practices, including differentiated instruction, to meet the needs of diverse learners.
• Regularly assess student progress and use assessment data to inform and adjust instruction.
• Demonstrate knowledge of research-based curriculum and principles of effective instruction in world language education.
• Provide targeted support for struggling learners through small group instruction and differentiated learning opportunities.
• Align curriculum and instruction to the Massachusetts World Language Curriculum Frameworks and district scope and sequence documents.
• Diagnose and evaluate student abilities and progress using a variety of assessments in a timely and consistent manner.
• Maintain accurate records and provide progress reports as required.
• Refer students for alternative or additional services as appropriate.
• Participate in ongoing professional development activities both within and outside the district, including instructional technology training.
• Collaborate with colleagues, serve on school-wide committees, and assist with school-wide events and activities.
• Abide by all state statutes, School Committee policies, district procedures, and administrative regulations.
• Perform all other duties as assigned by the Principal or WPS Administration.

Qualifications and Skill Set

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Current Massachusetts DESE licensure in World Languages required.
• Must be qualified to teach French.
• Ability to teach some Spanish content is required.
• Experience working in diverse educational settings and with students, colleagues, and families from varied cultural, ethnic, and socio-economic backgrounds.
• Previous training, experience, and demonstrated competency in French language instruction preferred.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.

Terms of Employment

Terms of employment are established by the Agreement Between the Woburn Teachers’ Association and the Woburn School Committee.

At the Woburn Public Schools, we are committed to cultivating an environment where diverse perspectives and backgrounds are embraced, acknowledging that a team reflecting diversity of race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, age, gender, marital/domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, and veteran status allows us to serve our communities better. To that end, Woburn Public Schools continues to be an Equal Opportunity Employer  and a district member of Mass Partnership for Diversity in Education.

Salary : $62,345 - $114,265