Revised November 10, 2023

Summer 2024 Employment Opportunity
Teacher
Governor’s World Language AcademyAll Academies

Job Description

A teacher at a Governor’s World Language Academy will:
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provide World language instruction and/or content instruction in the World language during athree-week period for 38-60 talented and motivated World language students;
use LinguaFolio® documents to assist students with setting goals and monitoring progress inlanguage and cultural proficiency development;
participate in any scheduled pre-Academy professional development training sessions;organize and assist with Academy activities both prior to and during the Academy incollaboration with the Academy director;
assist with and/or participate in cocurricular activities, i.e., afternoon activities, field trips,
sporting activities, and evening programs;
attend pre-Academy planning meetings and all meetings held during the Academy program;remain on site after the closing of the Academy until all check-out processes designated by
the program coordinator have been completed; andprovide supervision and leadership for the students throughout the entire program.

One teacher will be hired as lead teacher and, in addition to the above duties, will:••••assist the director in preparing pre-Academy documents as needed (such as: room
assignments, student groupings, student informational packets, etc.);
coordinate with the lead resident advisor to ensure management of the activities of theresident advisors;
provide colleagues with teaching and learning strategies in order to achieve curriculum
goals and objectives; andperform other duties and responsibilities deemed necessary by the director to contribute to
the goals and objectives of the Academy.

Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have:••••••••native or near-native proficiency in the World language of the Academy;
successful experience in instructing and motivating advanced language students;
experience in providing leadership and a variety of activities for students;
experience in or strong familiarity with immersion teaching;knowledge of language proficiency levels and Virginia Standards of Learning;
good organizational ability;
a strong ability to work with a team; andunlimited energy and enthusiasm.

The French, German, and Spanish Academies each need one teacher who can teach a language
other than the target language of the Academy. This teacher must also have native or nearnative proficiency in the language of the Academy.
The ability to pass a criminal background check is required for employment.

Application Directions: Teacher, World Language Academy
Compensation
The salaries for the teachers in the 2024 Governor’s World Language Academies vary dependingon the length of the program and the responsibilities associated with the job. Salary amounts aredependent on funding from the General Assembly. As this is a residential program, on-campus
lodging and all meals will also be provided. Contact the program coordinator listed in thedirections for more information about salary scales.

Information and Applications
The location and anticipated dates of each of the Academies are listed below. All information istentative and subject to available funding. All staff members are expected to arrive several days
prior to the opening ceremonies.
General information about the program is available online at
http://www.doe.virginia.gov/instruction/World_language/language_academies/index.shtml. If
you have further questions, please contact Dr. Lisa Harris, Specialist for World Languages, Virginia
Department of Education, at Lisa.Harris@doe.virginia.gov or (804) 225-3666.

Governor’s Japanese Academy
Governor’s Latin Academy

June 23-July 14, 2024

Randolph-Macon CollegeAshland

The Virginia Department of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, national origin, religion,
sexual orientation, gender identity, age, political affiliation, veteran status, or against otherwise qualified persons withdisabilities in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth
groups. The following position has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the Department’s nondiscrimination
policies:
Deputy Superintendent – Finance and Operations
Virginia Department of Education
P.O. Box 2120
Richmond, Virginia 23218-2120(804) 225-2025
For further information on Federal nondiscrimination regulations, contact the Office of Civil Rights atOCR.DC@ed.gov or call 1 (800) 421-3481.
You may also view Executive Order 1 (2014), which specifically prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, sex,color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, political affiliation, or against otherwise
qualified persons with disabilities. The policy permits appropriate employment preferences for veterans andspecifically prohibits discrimination against veterans. You may obtain additional information at the Commonwealth of
Virginia’s official website concerning this equal opportunity policy.

Application Directions: Teacher, World Language Academy
Directions for submitting applications
Send the completed application cover sheet and supporting documents to the appropriate
coordinator listed below.
• Submission as an attached PDF formatted file by email is required.
•Current, signed and dated reference letters should be sent directly to the program
coordinator by the issuing person.

•For full consideration, applications should be received by February 1, 2023.

•Review of applications will begin in February and continue until all positions arefilled. Late applications will be considered on an as-needed basis.

Japanese, Latin
Dr. Bartolo Natoli, Program Coordinator
Governor’s World Language Academies
Department of Classics
Randolph-Macon CollegeP.O. Box 5005
Ashland, VA 23005-5505§Email for Japanese and Latin Applications: bartolonatoli@rmc.edu