Thornton Fractional High School District 215 Is Hiring A Language Teacher

Join Our Team as a World Language Teacher (French) 🇫🇷

We are seeking a dedicated French Teacher passionate about helping students achieve their full potential through engaging language instruction.

Position Details

• Position: World Language Teacher (French)
• Job/FLSA Status: Full-Time, Exempt
• Reports to: Principal and/or Designee

Position Summary

To assist students in maximizing the benefits of the educational opportunities provided within our schools, fostering a love for language learning and cultural understanding.

Role Qualifications 🎓

• Hold a current Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) or Educator License with Stipulations (ELS)
• PEL/ELS must be endorsed in the area(s) to be taught
• Preferred: Endorsement in Bilingual Education

Position Responsibilities 📋

• Stay current with innovative ideas and teaching methods to enhance instruction
• Meet and instruct assigned classes at designated locations and times
• Follow the District's policies and procedures
• Assess student progress regularly and provide reports as required
• Collaborate with school personnel to identify and support students with specialized needs
• Take necessary precautions to ensure safety for students, equipment, and facilities
• Maintain accurate records compliant with laws and policies
• Participate in staff meetings and committees as permitted
• Assist in selecting instructional materials such as books and equipment
• Perform other duties as assigned by building administration

Essential Skills & Experience 🌟

• Design engaging programs tailored to individual student needs, interests, and abilities
• Create a positive and conducive learning environment
• Prepare thoroughly for classes, demonstrating readiness upon request
• Guide students toward curriculum goals, establishing clear objectives, and communicating progress to students and parents
• Employ best practices emphasizing student engagement and cooperative learning
• Support the District's educational philosophy through effective instruction
• Utilize diverse instructional techniques, media, and technology suited to student needs and physical settings
• Proactively communicate with parents and respond professionally to concerns
• Establish and uphold clear behavioral expectations
• Maintain professionalism when managing classroom behavior and disruptions
• Apply appropriate behavioral strategies to support student conduct
• Assist administration in enforcing policies related to student life and conduct

Reporting Structure

Position is standalone; there are no direct reports.

Physical Demands & Work Environment 🏢

Physical Demands

• Occasional standing, walking, sitting, and hand/finger dexterity
• Ability to reach, talk, hear, and perform job-related visual tasks
• Occasionally lift up to 25 pounds
• Visual requirements include close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception, with focus adjustment

Work Environment

• Moderate noise levels typical of school environments

Terms of Employment 📝

• Ten-month work year (180 days)
• Starting salary ranges from $59,158 to $97,829, based on education and experience
• Participation in Teachers Retirement System of Illinois (TRS)
• 55-minute duty-free lunch (40 minutes every Wednesday)
• 10 sick days and 5 personal days for new hires
• Comprehensive fringe benefits per the AFT/IFT Local 683 Agreement
• Performance evaluations aligned with district and union criteria

Application Procedure 🚀

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply online through our application portal.

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