District World Language Teacher

Job Summary:

• The World Language Teacher is responsible for developing competencies, knowledge and skills in aurally comprehending, speaking, reading and writing a world language, in accordance with students’ abilities in grades 9-12 in a student centered, vibrant, thought provoking classroom that emphasizes language and cultural understanding. The teacher and student communicate purposefully in the target language as listeners, speakers, readers, writers and viewers.
• Multiple certifications perferred: combination of Spanish and Italian or French.

Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate appropriate depth of knowledge in the language of instruction.
• Demonstrate appropriate depth of knowledge in ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines, K-12 Performance Descriptors, Can Do Statements and three (3) Modes of Communication.
• Prepare and implement ACTFL standards based, well-organized curricula in which students are engaged in relevant, thoughtful, challenging work.
• Emphasize all four components of learning a language equally-speaking, reading, listening and writing.
• Naturally embed cultural understanding into all classroom activities.
• Differentiate lessons, units, assessments, etc. based on the needs of each student.
• Establish a learning environment of serious scholarship and high expectations that supports students’ interests, talents, and needs.
• Employ techniques that stimulate critical (or divergent) thinking and problem solving.
• Use a variety of current technologies to enhance instruction and to advance students' technological literacy.
• Demonstrate a willingness and ability to model information, communication, technology, and media literacy for students, colleagues, parents, and community.
• Demonstrate a willingness and ability to continuously develop and evolve new skills and support colleagues in the development of their skills.
• Use various methods of assessment; uses assessment information to plan instruction
• * Define, communicates, and upholds acceptable standards of student behavior and develops open communication, mutual respect, and rapport with students.
• Communicate effectively with all constituents.
• Fulfill time commitments and contribute to department sponsored community/enrichment activities.
• Contribute to a positive collegial environment; collaborates with colleagues.
• Strengthen skills and knowledge through reflection, feedback, workshops, seminars, and collegial sharing.
• Maintain strictest confidentiality with regard to all aspects of performance and attendance.
• Establish a professional rapport with students and with staff that has their respect. Display the highest ethical and professional behavior and standards when working with students, parents and school personnel.
• Serve as a role model for students, dressing professionally, demonstrating the importance and relevance of learning, accepting responsibility, and demonstrating pride in the education profession.
• Complete in a timely fashion all records and reports as requested by the principal and department head
• Communicate with the principal and department head regularly about the needs, successes and general operation of the program.
• Use effective presentation skills when addressing students, staff, parents, and the community including appropriate vocabulary and examples, clear and legible visuals, and articulate and audible speech.
• Perform any duties that are within the scope of employment and certifications, as assigned by the principal.
• Home/School Communication:
• Communicates regularly with parents, seeking their support and advice, so as to create a cooperative relationship to support the student in the school including positive updates as well as behavioral, academic, and attendance concerns.
• Makes parents aware of information about programs, policies, procedures and resources that are available to students in the program.
• Schedules parent/student conferences as needed due to behavior, attendance, academics or otherwise.
• Promote language learning and cultural understanding outside the walls of the school.

Qualifications:

• Experience:
• Minimum of three (3) years successful experience in teaching is preferred.
• Education:
• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• Certification & Licensing:
• Must meet the current RI Department of Education requirements and or certifications.
• Physical Requirements:
• Walk, run, climb stairs, bend and lift up to 45lbs.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States

• Must provide a current national background check without disqualifying results at time of hire .