Language Teacher - Anticipated SY

Job Title:

World Language Teacher

Location:

High School

Effective Date: 08/03/2026

Pay Range: $51,181.58 - $95,726.51

Class

Title:

FTE: 1.0 - Spanish .60 & Italian .40

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) 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.
• Differentiating 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, 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 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.
• Maintain consistent communication with parents and guardians, seeking their partnership to support student success, and sharing both positive updates as well as 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 RI Department of Education requirements and/or certifications.