District World Language Teacher

Job Summary:

• The World Language Teacheris 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:
• Bachelors 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.