Grade 6 Dual Language Teacher Position

Central Falls School District; Central Falls (RI); On-site; USD 56,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Central Falls School District seeks a talented Grade 6 Dual Language Educator (Spanish-English bilingual) to teach at Raices Upper Dual Language Academy for the 2025-26 school year.

The candidate must hold RI Elementary Education 1-6 and Bilingual/Dual Language-Spanish certifications, be bilingual and biliterate, and complete required literacy training. Strong collaboration and commitment to equity are essential.

Qualifications

• Valid RI Certificate in Elementary Education 1-6
• Valid RI Certification in Bilingual/Dual Language-Spanish
• Spanish-English bilingual and bi-literate required
• Certificate of Proficiency Level training in the Science of Reading and Structured Literacy is required
• Preferred: success in teaching multilingual learners at the upper elementary level
• Background check required by RI law prior to employment

Responsibilities

• Facilitate teaching and learning in a 50/50 dual language model with instruction in English and Spanish across major academic content areas.
• Demonstrate cultural competency with students and families; use culturally sustaining practices to empower students.
• Maintain a positive, engaging learning environment that supports growth and resilience.
• Collaborate with team members in a highly collaborative setting focused on equity and excellence.
• Align instruction with standards and use data to drive instruction; differentiate for multilingual learners.
• Participate in MTSS for dual language to provide evidence-based interventions for struggling learners.
• Document progress and communicate regularly with families about performance and attendance.

Skills

RI Elementary Cert 1-6

Bilingual/Dual Language-Spanish

Bi-literate (Spanish-English)

Science of Reading training

Collaborative teaching

Education

RI Elementary Education Certificate (1-6)

Bilingual/Dual Language-Spanish Certification

Job description

Grade 6 Dual Language Teacher Position

Central Falls School District Raices Dual Language Academy - Central Falls, Rhode Island Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5916087

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 04, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Position Overview:

The Central Falls School District seeks to hire a talented, knowledgeable, and highly innovative Spanish-English Bilingual and bi-literate dual language certified teacher to fill the position of Dual Language Educator at Raices Upper Dual Language Academy for the 2025- 26 school year. All CFSD educators are expected to carry out the District’s core values of EQUITY, EMPOWERMENT, and EXCELLENCE as they work towards building relationships with students/colleagues, delivering personalized, high-quality instruction, cultivating strong partnerships with our families and community, and meeting all position expectations and District policies. Certified staff is expected to abide by the Rhode Island Professional Teaching Standards and the CFSD/CFTU collective bargaining agreement policies and procedures. Guided by the District’s Strategic Plan, we strive to prepare all students for success!

Our mission is to support students to meet the goals of:

• high levels of bilingualism and biliteracy;
• high levels of academic achievement;
• high levels of sociocultural competence and confidence.

Position Responsibilities and Expectations:

• Facilitate teaching and learning in a 50/50 dual language instructional model in which students learn in English and Spanish in all major academic content areas. Preferred: a track record of implementing standards, assessment, curriculum, and instruction aligned with dual language theories and pedagogy.
• Demonstrate cultural competency with students, families, and colleagues. Have a proven track record of using classroom-based culturally sustaining practices to empower students.
• Demonstrate relentless optimism about students’ abilities to excel. Maintain a positive and engaging learning environment that empowers students to become self-motivated, responsible, and resilient learners. Have a proven track record of consistently demonstrating the belief that all individuals (including yourself) are capable of high levels of learning and growth.
• Commit to working intensively and proactively with team members and participating in a highly collaborative teaching and learning environment with an unequivocal focus on equity, excellence, and empowerment of students.
• Have a proven track record of learning from reflection and responsiveness to feedback from students, families, peers, and supervisors. Evidence of resilience and ability to grow from failure and mistakes.
• Align instruction with the Common Core State Standards and WIDA Frameworks, and create meaningful opportunities for multilingual learners to access content and language learning. Use a variety of data to drive instruction.
• Utilize challenging instructional materials/district curriculum with fidelity.
• Participate in MTSS for dual language to provide evidence-based classroom intervention for struggling learners. Have a proven track record of strong knowledge of the distinction between language development needs and learning disabilities.
• Develop and implement classroom and curricular accommodations and modifications for students, including language development adaptations and adaptations for students with learning challenges. Demonstrate the belief that all students are capable of thriving in a dual language setting.
• Assess progress, maintain documentation, monitor student learning/progress and report as specified by the school principal and the district.
• Communicate regularly with families to facilitate two-way discussions about student performance, attendance, and progress. Have a proven track record of positive and empowering interactions with families to support student learning.
• Commit to your own learning to ensure your continued professional growth and renewal and equity, excellence, and empowerment for students.
• Perform other duties such as deemed necessary by the building administrator and /or Director of Equity, Empowerment, and Excellence for English Learners.

Position Type: Full-time

Classroom Teacher > Elementary

Classroom Teacher > ELL / ESL / SEI / TESOL

Welcome to Raices Dual Language Academy

Mission of Robertson Elementary SchoolRobertson Elementary School is a standards-driven teaching and learning community that promotes literacy, effective communication, problem solving, critical thinking, civic responsibility and the skills necessary for living and working in a culturally diverse society.

Job Requirements

• Position Requirements/Qualifications:
  Valid RI Certificate in Elementary Education 1-6 and
  Valid RI Certification in Bilingual/Dual Language-Spanish
  Spanish-English bilingual and bi-literate required
  Certificate of Proficiency Level training in the Science of Reading and Structured Literacy is required.
  Preferred: success in teaching multilingual learners at the upper elementary level.
  Other Requirements:
  The candidate must be willing to participate in ongoing professional learning to support the 50/50 dual language program philosophy and instructional approaches and to increase knowledge and skills in delivering district and school curriculum.
  An educator with a Dual Language Certificate demonstrates English and Spanish proficiency AND has completed the following coursework: first and second language acquisition, English linguistics, and curriculum, assessment, and methods for English Learners (RIDE reg.).
  Experience successfully teaching students who are differently-abled and/or multilingual learners is greatly preferred.
  Strong commitment to the District’s core values of Equity, Empowerment, and Excellence
  Commitment to abiding by all professional teaching standards and policies as outlined by the Rhode Island Department of Education and the District’s policies, procedures, and the CFTU collective bargaining agreement.
  Under Rhode Island General Law 16-2-18.1, all NEWLY hired employees will be required to obtain a State and National background check (BCI) from the Rhode Island Attorney General's Office prior to the employment start date.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Elisa Rivera , Principal
• 135 Hunt Street
• Central Falls, Rhode Island 02863
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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