Desperate to fill the position , the principal , Mme Vaillancourt , takes him at his word and gives him the job .
Bachir Lazhar , a recent Algerian immigrant , then offers his services to replace her , claiming to have taught in his home country .
Desperate to fill the position , the principal , Mme Vaillancourt , takes Bachir Lazhar at Bachir Lazhar 's word and gives him the job .
Bachir Lazhar , a recent Algerian immigrant , then offers his services to replace her , claiming to have taught in his home country .