1.0 French Teacher - 26/27 SY

1.0 French Teacher

LOCATION:

Franklin Middle School/Adams Middle School/Stevenson Middle School

REPORTS TO:

Building Administrator

COMPENSATION: Range starts at $55,532 based on W-WEA Collective Agreement

BENEFITS:

Medical, Vision & Dental Insurance

Michigan Public School Retirement Plan

Sick Day Buy Back Incentive

POSTING DATES: May 15, 2026 - Until filled

Wayne-Westland Community Schools is located in the metropolitan Detroit area, between Ann Arbor and Detroit. Our staff provides the very best educational opportunities for approx. 10,000 students from Westland, Wayne, Canton, Livonia, Garden City, Dearborn Heights, Inkster, and Romulus. The Wayne-Westland Community School district is comprised of ten elementary schools (K-5), three middle schools (6-8), and two high schools (9-12). We also have an early childhood center, an ultra-modern facility for career/technical training, an alternative high school, and a thriving online program.

The dynamic environment throughout the school district illustrates that when a school and community work together, extraordinary results occur. Our school district promotes high expectations for success and provides students with a safe, caring and nurturing environment.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: to perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Other duties may be assigned.

Application of instructional best practices in education and specific content area

Use available technology in day to day presentation of lessons

Control of classroom through the use of classroom management best practices

Take an active role in District and school initiatives such as school improvement team, professional learning communities, PBS, curriculum committee, etc.

Incorporate State content expectations in all lessons

Follow District curriculum

Use data to drive instruction

Assess students and analyze needs and progress

Maintain appropriate records

Helps maintain instructional area, supplies, equipment and facilities

Participate in special instructional activities to meet program and student goals

Maintain confidentiality

Regular and predictable attendance

Speak and write fluent French

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

Must meet the definition of Highly Qualified

Must possess a valid Michigan Department of Education Teaching Certificate with a French (FA) endorsement

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Must be eligible to work in the United States

Ability to read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence, and memos

Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing

Ability to maintain composure under stressful conditions

Ability to develop effective working relationships with students, staff and the school community

Must have essential technology skills, i.e. skilled at using PC computer, laptop, assistive communication devices/technology and other educational technology and software

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to remain in a stationary position. The employee will be frequently moving around a classroom delivering instruction and will also be occasionally moving about the building to work with other colleagues. Frequently operates a computer and other technology in the classroom. The person in this position constantly communicates with students, parents, colleagues and administration and must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. The employee is frequently required to interact with students, staff and occasionally with the public. At times, the employee may be directly responsible for the safety and well-being of students.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Compensation, length of the work day and number of work days is based on the W-WEA collective bargaining agreement.

EVALUATION:

Job performance is evaluated in accordance with district guidelines.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

Apply on line at or in person at the Human Resources Department to access the online application system.

The information contained in this job description is not an exhaustive list of duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individual currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned. Job descriptions are not intended as and do not create employment contracts. The Wayne-Westland Community Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer.