FRENCH TEACHER POOL 2026-2027 SY

Montgomery-Public-Schools; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 49,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

Birmingham Board of Education is seeking a French Teacher to provide language instruction to students, helping them speak and write in French and align with grade-level standards in Alabama.

The role involves collaborating with teachers, administrators, families, and counselors; developing lesson plans, delivering instruction, administering standardized tests, and maintaining records to monitor student progress across various Birmingham locations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university.
• Alabama Teacher's Certificate required.
• Must meet ESSA federal and state requirements or willingness to meet within designated timeframe.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with teachers, administrators, parents, school and agency counselors, and related service providers in the educational plan for students.
• Assist in development and implementation of individual education plans for students.
• Instruct students to meet stated objectives and master grade-level standards.
• Instruct in citizenship and basic subject matter as per state law and district policies.
• Collaborate to develop lesson plans and provide individualized and small group instruction.
• Translate lesson plans into learning experiences to maximize instruction time.
• Establish standards of student behavior and monitor classroom environment.
• Evaluate academic and social growth and maintain records including attendance.

Education

Bachelor's Degree or higher

Alabama Teacher's Certificate

ESSA eligibility compliance

Job description

JOB TITLE:

French Teacher

REPORTS TO:

Principal

WORK DAYS:

9 Months (187 days)

SALARY:

Certified Schedule 16 (Level 1-4)

($49,080 - $93,875)

Depending on degree level (recognized by ALSDE)

LOCATION:

Various Locations

FLSA Status:

EXEMPT

X

NON-EXEMPT

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The French teacher will provide language instruction to students, where they will learn to speak and write in French. The French teacher will be required to provide appropriate instruction to students in French, as per their grade level, and to create a classroom environment favorable to the learning and personal growth of students enrolled in an educational setting. Establish effective rapport with students. Motivate students to develop skills, attitudes, and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for becoming a responsible citizen in accordance with each pupil’s ability.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work collaboratively with teachers, administrators, parents, school and agency counselors, and related service providers in the overall educational plan for students enrolled in the education setting.
• Assist in the development and implementation of the individual education service and transition plan for students enrolled in the education setting
• Instruct students in a program of study that meets stated objectives and prepares students to master grade-level standards.
• Instruct students in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law, and policies and procedures of Birmingham City Schools.
• Collaborate with the teacher of record to develop lesson plans and supplementary materials compatible with curriculum standards; provides individualized and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student and subgroups of students.
• Translate lesson plans into learning experiences to best utilize the available time for instruction and to actively engage students.
• Establish and maintain standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom by providing positive reinforcement of acceptable behaviors and modifying unacceptable behaviors.
• Evaluate academic and social growth of students, prepares report cards, and keeps appropriate records to include attendance reports and other recordkeeping activities as necessary.
• Communicate regularly with parents or guardians through conferences and other means to discuss student progress.
• Supervise and monitor student movement and escorts students to resources, bathrooms, buses, cafeteria, room changes, and other activities in the building
• Administer standardized testing.
• Model nondiscriminatory practices in all activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Supports our district efforts to promote the Seal of Biliteracy.

QUALIFICATIONS

• A Bachelor's Degree or higher from an accredited college or university
• A valid Alabama Teacher's Certificate
• Must meet Every Student Succeed Act (ESSA) federal and state requirements or a willingness to meet the requirements within the designated timeframe

*SUCH ALTERNATIVES TO THE ABOVE QUALIFICATIONS AS THE BOARD MAY REQUIRE.*

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

• Completed Application (HireTrue)
• Resume (uploaded to application)
• Three (3) returned References (HireTrue)

*PLEASE ENSURE ALL INFORMATION IS CURRENT WITHIN A 6 MONTH PERIOD*

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Physical strength, mobility, dexterity, stamina, and acuity are required to perform job responsibilities.

REVISED

April, 2026

PLEASE NOTE:

All candidates must submit to a background check ( https://fieldprintalabama.com/individuals ) .Employment is contingent upon candidate meeting suitability criteria as established by Alabama State Department of Education. The Birmingham Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religious preference, marital status, disability, national origin, or any other reason prohibited by state or federal law. Employees of the District are required to comply with the provisions of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act and Title IX of the 1972 Educational Amendments. Birmingham Board of Education is required by state law to verify the employment eligibility of newly hired employees by using the federal E-Verify program. New employees are required to provide a Social Security number, an unexpired identity document that contains a photograph, and other acceptable documents that establish employment eligibility. In addition to determining whether a new hire is authorized to work in the United States, E-Verify will confirm that the employee's name and Social Security number match.