French Teacher, Natick High School (2091) Job at Sargent Rehabilitation Center
Natick High School
Natick Public Schools
Natick, Massachusetts
Job Details
Job ID: 4228255
Application Deadline: June 30, 2023
Posted : April 21, 2023
Starting Date: August 28, 2023
Job Description
The Natick Public Schools Seek a
French Teacher @ Natick High School
We invite you to explore a career with Natick Public Schools.
The Natick Public Schools educate approximately 5,300 students from Pre-K through age 22. We are an innovative, supportive, and high-performing district whose outstanding staff provides high quality services for our diverse students and their families from Natick and Boston. Natick Public Schools is a community dedicated to all students achieving high standards in a safe, trusting, respectful environment where learning is exciting, dynamic, and engaging, and where connectedness and belonging are valued and actively cultivated. We are home to families that speak almost 60 different languages and our student population is approximately 29% Students of Color and 71% White students. With a graduation rate of 97% and 90% of our students attending post-secondary schools, we are proud of our commitment to excellence in educating students to be informed and successful citizens of a global world.
We enthusiastically welcome educators to our district who seek and thrive in a diverse environment that focuses on the whole child in a strengths-based approach. Please partner with us in our mission to support the diversity of our school community, promote and deliver equitable practices for all of our staff, students, and families, and create meaningful connections that enable everyone to feel included and thrive.
Job Title
French Teacher
Location
Natick High School
Reports To
Building Principal
Work days/FTE
School Year 183 days/ 1.0 FTE
Salary/Benefits
Salary and benefits per contract with the Education Association of Natick Unit A
Benefits Eligible?
Yes
JOB GOAL: Profile of a Natick Educator
We believe that all children are capable of attaining high levels of educational achievement in preparation for productive, rewarding lives and responsible citizenship. As a high school teacher, the goal is to educate all students to high levels through high-quality instruction.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
- Bachelor's Degree
- Masters degree preferred
Professional Certification:
- Massachusetts DESE certification 9-12 in applicable field
- SEI Endorsement
Specialized Knowledge:
- Strong foundation in student-centered pedagogy
- Knowledge of the developmental needs of adolescents
- Strong content-area knowledge
- Thorough understanding of theories and teaching methodologies along with a sophisticated understanding of the academic, social, and emotional needs of high school students
- Working knowledge the Massachusetts Standards-Based curriculum
- Working knowledge of the principles of UDL
- Working knowledge of SEL instruction and supports
- Thorough understanding of and commitment to the principles and practices of diversity, equity, inclusion, and social justice as they relate to student, staff, and community engagement and cultivation
Preferred Experience:
- Experience teaching in a diverse public school preferred
- Experience working with students with disabilities/special abilities preferred
- Experience working with students who are English language learners preferred
- Experience with Google Suite (Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides, Classroom, etc.) and PowerSchool preferred, but will train the right candidate
Skills
- Demonstrated aptitude for work to be performed
- Bilingual skills, especially in Spanish and Portuguese, are highly desirable
- Candidates should have a passion for working with students, families, and colleagues
- Candidates must be flexible and collaborative
- Must have well-established verbal/written communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to share information and resources as appropriate, including strong written communication skills.
- Candidates must be able to multitask in a fast-paced, supportive environment that nurtures student growth
- Candidates must be organized and able to meet ongoing, time-sensitive deadlines for work production
- Candidates should have a passion for working with students, families, and colleagues
- Candidates must be flexible and collaborative
- Candidates must be able to multitask in a fast-paced, supportive environment that nurtures student growth
- Candidates must be organized and able to meet ongoing, time-sensitive deadlines for work production
- Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent may find appropriate and in conformity with state certification requirements.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB (not limited to)
The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.
Duties include, but are not limited to:
- Demonstrates appropriate long and short-term preparation for classroom instruction
- Holds high expectations for all students and serves as a facilitator of student learning
- Organizes and uses a variety of teaching techniques, strategies, materials, and technology to maximize the learning of each child, individually and in group settings
- Assesses student progress, provides students and parents with specific feedback, and uses the results to adjust instruction as needed
- Provides opportunities for academic support and challenge
- Takes responsibility for teaching the district learning expectations as outlined in the curriculum documents
- Demonstrates an understanding of how knowledge in the subject areas is created, organized, and linked to other disciplines and life experiences
- Keeps abreast of current developments in the field and continues to deepen understanding of the discipline(s)
- Establishes and maintains a functional, attractive, orderly, and safe classroom environment that is conducive to student learning and builds a sense of community
Any other relative duties as assigned.
WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the job satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:
- move about the classroom, school, school grounds, office, and/or off-site locations.
- On some occasions, it may be necessary to move quickly across even or uneven surfaces;
- remain in a stationary position for periods of time;
- operate a computer and other school/office productivity machinery (i.e., iPad, copy machine, computer printer, assistive technology, etc.);
- read material from a computer monitor as well as handwritten or printed matter with or without visual aids;
- position oneself to maintain files and access school/classroom/office materials;
- communicate with others so that information received and given is understood and accurately communicated;
- communicate and collaborate effectively with students, parents, and other staff members in person, via video conference, on the telephone, and/or in writing;
- observe details at close range
- in the school setting, ensure the safety of students;
- multitask and meet multiple demands from several people;
- may need to teach and support students with life skills development such as eating, cleaning, and toileting
- lifting up to and including 25 lbs
- the noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud.
SELECTION GUIDELINES
Formal application- Rating of education and experience
- Oral interviews
- Reference check
- Strong record of work performance in current and previous roles required
- Successful completion of Criminal Records Check (C.O.R.I.), Sexual Offender Record Check (S.O.R.I.), and fingerprints.
The Natick Public Schools do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, creed, color, religion, nationality, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, physical and intellectual differences, immigration status, homeless status, or any other class protected by law.
Position Type: Full-time
Positions Available: 1
- Job Category : Classroom Teacher > Language: French
Equal Opportunity Employer
Natick Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.
Job Requirements
- No experience required
Contact Information
Jennifer Hemenway
13 E. Central Street
Natick, Massachusetts 01760
Phone: 508-647-6502
Email:
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