Revised November 10, 2023

Summer 2024 Employment Opportunity
Director
Governor’s World Language AcademyAll Academies
Job Description
A director of a Governor’s World Language Academy will:•••••••••••••••••••

conduct professional development sessions for teachers and resident assistants asneeded;
provide leadership for the staff and students who participate in the Academy;
assume responsibility for the well-being and discipline of the students and staff of theAcademy during their time in the program and make necessary referrals to theprogram coordinator for disciplinary issues;
identify and select qualified faculty members for the three-week summer residential
program;identify and select mature student resident advisors to assist with student supervisionin the dormitories and to coordinate cocurricular activities;
assign responsibilities appropriately to staff members of the Academy;
assist in the organization of pre-Academy activities such as a staff meeting to develop
the program and activities;
direct the development of the curriculum and activities for the Academy;
develop pre-Academy packets to be sent to participants;
attend meetings of Academy directors and program coordinator to be held by theVirginia Department of Education (VDOE);
work closely with the VDOE and the program coordinator of the host site throughout
the Academy on matters related to program, finance, student discipline, etc.;
arrive at the host site several days prior to the opening to prepare for the Academy
and to supervise the lead staff;
remain on site after the closing of the Academy until all check-out processes
designated by the program coordinator have been completed;serve as the main contact for the Academy during the three-week summer program;lead Academy staff meetings to ensure communication and adequate planning during
the program;
maintain detailed financial records as required by the program coordinator and theVDOE;
settle financial accounts and other issues at the close of the Academy with theprogram coordinator and host site;
work with the program coordinator on events related to the Global Village philosophy,
if applicable; andperform other duties and responsibilities necessary for the successful operation of theAcademy.

Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have:•••••••••••••

native or near-native proficiency in the World language of the Academy;
excellent communication skills in English;
successful experience in instructing and motivating advanced language students;
experience in providing leadership to both students and staff;
experience in providing a variety of activities for students;
experience in or strong familiarity with immersion teaching;knowledge of proficiency levels and state standards of learning;a strong ability to implement and follow-up on directives with limited supervision;
excellent organizational ability;
an ability to evaluate the effectiveness of curricula, daily schedules, and teachingstrategies;
a willingness to adopt changes and revise program structure to meet Academy goals;
a strong ability to work with a team; andunlimited energy and enthusiasm.

The ability to pass a criminal background check is required for employment.
Compensation
The salaries for the directors of the 2024 Governor’s World Language Academies varydepending on the length of the program and the responsibilities associated with theposition. Salary amounts are dependent on funding from the General Assembly. As thisis a residential program, on-campus lodging and all meals will also be provided. Contact
the program coordinator for additional salary information.
Information and Applications
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.
The location and anticipated dates 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.
Governor’s Japanese AcademyGovernor’s Latin Academy

June 23-July 14, 2024

Randolph-Macon CollegeAshland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.
• Review of applications will begin on Friday, December 1, 2023.
Japanese, Latin
Dr. Bartolo Natoli, Program Coordinator
Governor’s World Language Academies
Department of ClassicsRandolph-Macon CollegeP.O. Box 5005
Ashland, VA 23005-5505§Email for Japanese and Latin Applications: bartolonatoli@rmc.edu

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