2025-2026 - Ft English Inclusive Education Teacher

Dallas International School (DIS) is accredited by ISAS (Independent Schools Association of the Southwest), France's Ministry of Education, and the International Baccalaureate Organization.

With approximately 700 students of over 30 nationalities, DIS is an international school on a human scale and the only one with a French and multilingual curriculum in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, a city of seven million inhabitants which is in full demographic and economic expansion. DIS is proud to be one of the few schools globally to offer both the IB's Bilingual and Advanced Bilingual Diploma programs in a variety of languages. In addition to English and French, other languages currently taught in the school are Spanish, German and Mandarin Chinese.

The school offers a rigorous curriculum integrating the best practices of French and American education. Upon completion of the French Baccalaureate or the IB Diploma program, our students go to college in the United States or internationally in countries such as France, Canada, the United Kingdom, Spain or Australia, among others.

Desired Profile:

• You view education as an emancipatory journey in which all students seek to realize their full potential so that they can one day contribute to the progress of humanity.
• You are passionate about your subject and are able to transmit your enthusiasm for the acquisition of knowledge.
• You enjoy supporting students not only academically, but also in their evolution as individuals, citizens and humans.
• You wish to contribute to the dissemination of the mission and values of DIS.
• You want to be deeply involved in the life of the school by offering a range of stimulating educational activities.
• You possess strong communication skills to interact successfully with our students' families.
• You have an excellent intercultural capacity to adapt to the diverse and enriching environment of an international school.

We are currently seeking an Inclusive Education teacher at our lower campus. Priority will be given to candidates who are certified. At least 3 years of experience as an English teacher are necessary.

Job duties include but are not limited to the following:

• Work in the specific professional context of an inclusive education program
  • Contribute to an inclusive school project by operating within the Inclusive Education Department of the DIS.
  • Design pedagogical support actions for students with special educational needs in coordination with all classes in the school.
  • Collaborate with other teachers to develop accessible teaching materials and co-teach in classes as part of inclusive practices.
  • Support teachers in implementing learning accessibility within the framework of current programs and the common core of knowledge, skills, and culture.
  • Engage in a cooperative approach with various stakeholders and partners.
  • Organize actions with members of the educational community for the instruction and support of students with special educational needs.
• Exercise a role as an expert in the analysis of special educational needs and the development of appropriate responses
  • Prevention of learning difficulties.
  • Methods and tools for adapted assessment.
  • Definition of personalized and explicit learning strategies.
  • Adaptation (learning situations, materials, assessment).
  • Participation in the drafting of Learning Profiles for successful pathways.
• Serve as a resource person for inclusive education in various situations
  • Dissemination of ethical and societal issues related to inclusive education.
  • Advice and pedagogical responses in the context of inclusive education.
  • Cooperation – Partnership.
  • Relations with families & associations in the training process.
  • Sensitization, information, and training actions (inclusive education).
  • Prevention of difficulties in students with particular vulnerabilities.

Minimum Qualifications and Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education, English, or related field.
• Three (3) years of teaching in English, Special Education, Gifted & Talented or a related subject area at the required grade levels.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, and valid teaching certification.
• The flexibility in attitude and teaching styles associated with a private school education.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in Education, English, or related field.
• Five (5) years of teaching in English, Special Education, Gifted & Talented or a related subject area at the required grade levels.
• Familiarity with educational technology such as interactive boards and multimedia instruments.
• Bilingual French language skills are preferred.

Required Documents:

In order to complete the application process, interested candidates must forward the following documentation:

• A resume or curriculum vitae.
• A cover letter.
• A minimum of two recommendation letters (at least one from a former or current supervisor).
• A copy of official transcripts (these must be provided if offered the position).

Benefits:

• Medical insurance – health, dental, vision.
• Time Off - paid time off, sick time, and very generous vacation.
• 403(b) with employer matching.
• Free French classes and discounted language classes at our Language Institute.

This job description is not necessarily a comprehensive definition of the post. It may be subject to modification or amendment at any time at the discretion of the Head of School.

The above responsibilities are subject to the general duties and responsibilities contained in the employee’s Conditions of Employment. This job description allocates duties and responsibilities but does not direct the particular amount of time to be spent carrying them out and no part of it may be so construed.

Dallas International School admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admission policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs. Dallas International School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin in its hiring of faculty and staff members.