FOREIGN LANGUAGE TEACHER

REPORTS TO: HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL OR HIS DESIGNEE

JOB GOAL: TO MOTIVATE EACH PUPIL TO DEVELOP COMPETENCIES, KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS IN AURALLY COMPREHENDING, SPEAKING, READING AND WRITING A FOREIGN LANGUAGE, IN ACCORDANCE WITH EACH PUPIL'S ABILITY; TO INTERPRET TO PUPILS THE CULTURE OF THE COUNTRIES WHERE FOREIGN LANGUAGE IS SPOKEN; TO DISCOVER AND DEVELOP SPECIAL TALENTS OF PUPILS IN FOREIGN LANGUAGE COMMUNICATION.

Qualifications:

1. Must hold a minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in Education.
2. Must hold a valid Missouri Teacher's Certification in the language they teach.
3. The teacher will adhere to all local, state and federal regulations.
4. The teacher will abide by all rules and regulations established by the Poplar Bluff R-1 Board
of Education.
5. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

Performance Responsibilities:

1. Teaches skills and knowledge in foreign language instruction to secondary pupils, utilizing
course of study adopted by the Board of Education and other appropriate learning activities.
Modern foreign language teachers (French, Spanish) teach aural comprehension, speaking,
reading and writing.
2. Instructs pupils in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law and administrative
regulations and procedures of the school district.
3. Develops lesson plans and supplementary materials compatible with the basic instructional
philosophy.
4. Provides learning experiences which develop the basic communication skills, utilizing tape
recorders and other electronic equipment as appropriate.
5. Provides individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the
needs of each pupil.
6. Instructs pupils in safe operation of electronic equipment used in language instruction. Makes
minor adjustments and requests repairs as required.
7. Develops pupil understanding and appreciation of culture of countries where the studied
language is spoken.
8. Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to provide an orderly, productive
classroom environment.
9. Evaluates each pupil's progress in aural comprehension, speaking, reading and writing the
foreign language in relationship to the level being taught.
10. Selects and requisitions books, instructional aids and instructional supplies; maintains
required inventory records.
11. Communicates with parents and school counselors on pupil progress.
12. Identifies pupil needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in helping pupils
solve health, attitude and learning problems.
13. Supervises pupils in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned working day.
14. Participates in curriculum and other developmental programs.
15. Participates in faculty committees and the sponsorship of student activities.

16. Maintains professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the
district and in self-selected professional growth activities, such as foreign language
workshops.
17. Participates cooperatively with the appropriate administrator to develop the method by
which the teacher will be evaluated in conformance with district guidelines.


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TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Number of days in school calendar. Salary to be determined annually by the Poplar Bluff R-l Board of Education.

EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Performance Based Teacher Evaluation.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB:

1. Must be able to communicate orally and in writing.
2. Must be able to read printed and handwritten material.
3. Must be able to hear to evaluate students oral skills.
4. Must be able to move freely throughout the classroom.
5. Must be able to lift and carry textbooks.
6. Must be able to climb a chair or a small ladder to change bulletin boards.