Language Teacher - Anticipated SY

World Language Teacher - Anticipated 26-27 SY

Westerly Public Schools (RI), Westerly High School - Westerly, Rhode Island.

Starting Date:
Aug 3, 2026

Pay Range: $51,181.58 – $95,726.51

Position Type:
Full‑Time

Job Title:

World Language Teacher

Location:

High School

Effective Date: 08/03/2026

The World Language Teacher is responsible for developing students’ proficiency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing in the target language in grades 9–12. Instruction is designed to align with students’ varying abilities and emphasizes meaningful communication, cultural understanding, and real-world application of language skills. The teacher fosters a student-centered, engaging, and intellectually stimulating classroom environment, where both teacher and students communicate purposefully in the target language as listeners, speakers, readers, writers, and viewers.

• Demonstrate a strong depth of knowledge and proficiency in the target language of instruction.
• Exhibit thorough understanding of ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines, K–12 Performance Descriptors, Can‑Do Statements, and the three modes of communication (interpretive, interpersonal, and presentational).
• 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.
• Embed cultural understanding naturally into all classroom activities.
• Differentiated lessons, units, assessments, etc. based on each student’s needs.
• 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 improve 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 and use assessment information to plan instruction.
• Define, communicate, and uphold acceptable standards of student behavior and develop 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; collaborate with colleagues.
• Strengthen skills and knowledge through reflection, feedback, workshops, seminars, and collegial sharing.
• Maintain strictest confidentiality regarding all aspects of performance and attendance.
• Establish a professional rapport with students and staff that commands 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 within the scope of employment and certifications, as assigned by the principal.
• Maintain consistent communication with parents and guardians, seeking their partnership to support student success, and sharing both positive updates and concerns related to behavior, academics, and attendance.
• Keep families informed about relevant programs, policies, procedures, and available resources that support student learning and well‑being.
• Schedule and facilitate parent/student conferences as needed to address academic progress, attendance, behavior, or other concerns.
• Other related duties as assigned.

• Experience:
  
  Minimum of three (3) years successful experience in teaching is preferred.
• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s Degree required.
• Certification & Licensing:
  Must meet the current Rhode Island Department of Education requirements and or certifications.

Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

• Human Resources
• 23 Highland Avenue
• Westerly, Rhode Island 02891
• Phone: (401) 315‑1500
• Email: HR.ri.us

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