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Job Title: Permanent Educational Consultant
Department: Academic
Reports to: Director of the Secondary School

Rochambeau, a coeducational day school, offers an exceptional blend of the French curriculum and a robust English program to a diverse student body of about 1,200, from Preschool to 12th grade. Our school thrives on diversity, housing over 80 nationalities. We steadfastly promote a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion. 

Position Summary:
The Permanent Educational Consultant (PEC) is a dedicated resource within our institution, responsible for ensuring instructional continuity and academic excellence. The PEC collaborates with teachers, administrators, and other educational staff to provide guidance, resources, and strategies tailored to each classroom environment's unique needs.
Step in and provide teaching support when regular educators are absent, ensuring seamless instructional delivery. Delivers established lesson plans and facilitates student participation in assigned classes. Adapt and modify lessons to cater to the diverse needs of students in real-time.

Role and Responsibilities: 
Please note that these are intended as representative duties and do not encompass every aspect of the role. You may be required to perform additional or differing duties if they are related, similar, or logically assigned to the position. At Rochambeau, we value our school-based and in-person work environment for all faculty and staff. We believe on-site collaboration fuels our commitment to fostering a vibrant and inclusive educational environment. This in-person interaction is integral to our school values, allowing us to engage more fully, communicate effectively, and cultivate a strong community spirit. 

• Review with the school director or department chairperson all lesson plans and schedules to be followed during the assigned class teaching day. 
• Follow classroom systems/procedures and manage student behavior aligned with school-wide practices to ensure all students are fully engaged in learning.
• Collaborate with the academic team and regular teacher to create weekly lesson plans/overviews.
• Follow lesson plans aligned to school and accreditation standards.
• Maintain appropriate supervision of students at all times.
• Establish and maintain a positive classroom environment.
• Communicate with the regular teacher or campus director regarding student academics and behavior.
• Actively participate in professional development sessions.
• Communicate professionally with peers, supervisors, parents, and students.
• Input daily attendance procedures each period using School Pass.
• Participate in campus and school-wide events.
• May attend student support services plan meetings as required.
• Dedication to Rochambeau’s vision, mission, values, and strategic plan.  
• Perform related duties that align with the position's scope and intent.

Qualifications:
• Bachelor's Degree required or a credentialed foreign degree equivalent to a US Bachelor's Degree.
• Preferred: 2 or more years of successful secondary classroom teaching experience
• Bilingual proficiency in French and English is highly desired:
        *Ability to read, write, speak, and understand both languages fluently.
        *Comfortable communicating and interacting in both languages in a professional setting.
        *Experience with translating documents or interpreting conversations is a plus.
• Commitment to the success of all students and the Rochambeau mission, vision, and values
• Ability to follow both oral and written directions and instructions.
• Ability to communicate in both verbal and written means.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to students, parents, guardians, and staff.
• Ability to handle stressful situations. • Ability to maintain the confidentiality of student matters.
• Ability to effectively manage time and responsibilities.
• Ability to be professional in appearance, attitude, and demeanor

Rochambeau is committed to adhering to ADA guidelines and providing reasonable employee accommodations. We are an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourage applicants from all backgrounds and experiences to apply. We are dedicated to promoting a diverse workforce that mirrors our student body and embracing cultural competency within our international community. 

Please note: In accordance with Maryland House Bill 486, Rochambeau will contact all previous employers of the applicant to request information relating to child sexual abuse or sexual misconduct. More information can be found in House Bill 486. 

For immediate consideration, please call (240) 205-5105 and send a current resume to relacioni@rochmabeau.org

About Rochambeau, The French International School

Rochambeau, The French International School (“Rochambeau”), located in Bethesda, MD, is an independent and coeducational day school, offering a unique combination of the French curriculum and a high-quality English program to approximately 1,100 students from Preschool (2-year old) through 12th grade. Diversity is the hallmark of Rochambeau, with over 80 nationalities represented in the student body. We are dedicated to fostering a culture where diversity, equity, and inclusion remain at the core of who we are. COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, and INCLUSION Rochambeau is committed to a diverse workforce representative of our students, one that embraces cultural competency and an international community.

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