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Language Testers - FSI
$46k-81k (estimate)
Full Time | Business Services
6 Months Ago
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PGLS is Hiring a Language Testers - FSI Near Arlington, VA
Piedmont Global Language Solutions (PGLS) serves the DC Metro community and the world with a full range of language services such as language instruction, interpretation, translation, transcription, cultural sensitivity training, and localization. Our network of language professionals provides expertise in more than 200 languages, including regional dialects.
PGLS is looking for experienced language instructors to provide language testing, mentoring and training for multiple languages at the School of Language Studies at the Department of State's Foreign Language Institute (FSI).
Duties
- Serve as Tester for language proficiency examinations, interacting with the examinee in the Tester's native language. The FSI language proficiency test rates the examinee's skills in reading and speaking. The Tester provides information to an Examiner about the examinee's performance on various parts of the test and about the content of the texts used and assists with the selection and/or preparation of reading test materials. FSI/SLS/LTU provides all training required for attaining FSI Tester certification.
- Must be certified as a Tester by FSI within the first 4 months of start date.
- After being certified as a Tester, must be certified as an Examiner by FSI LTU within the first year of start date.
- May participate in the creation and piloting of new materials and tasks to be used in language testing.
- May participate in the production of audio or video materials for use in conjunction with testing training.
- May conduct test reviews and participate in quality assurance activities.
- May be requested to conduct end of training tests at one of FSI's field schools overseas.
- Collaborate with COR, ACOR, GTM and/or others, to lead the reviewing and editing of foreign language and/or English in testing materials.
- Adhere to all copyright guidelines and restrictions and follow FSI and SLS procedures regarding copyright.
- Adhere to all guidelines and follow all procedures regarding testing material security and safeguarding test score data.
Requirements
Required qualifications
• Educated native or near native speaker of the target language (preferably Level S-4 or higher on ILR scale).
• Cultural background of the specific country or geographic area, by being raised or educated in the said country or by living in a heritage community in another country.
• BA/BS, MA/MS or Ph.D. or foreign equivalent degree(s) in any field.
• A minimum of 3 years of experience teaching the respective foreign language to adult learners (2 or more students).
• A minimum of three (3) years of experience teaching the respective foreign language with proficiency-based or task-based curricula.
• A minimum of one (1) year administering proficiency-based assessments (serving as an FSI tester or rater, administering DLPT or OPI exams, administering task-based quizzes or weekly assessments).
• Knowledge of basic computer skills: e.g email, Microsoft Office Suite, online meeting software (Zoom, Skype, MS Teams, WebEx).
• Experience with hybrid teaching.
Preferred qualifications
• Experience developing foreign language instructional material and/or curricula.
• Experience teaching with the communicative approach to language teaching and incorporating a range of educational technologies.
• Experience delivering training targeted to the needs of the diplomatic community.
Benefits
PGLS offers a competitive and comprehensive full-time employee compensation and benefits package.
PGLS is committed to equal opportunity in employment and is dedicated to hire an inclusive workforce. It is the policy of PGLS to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, nationality, or ethnicity (including color, caste, or ancestry), religion, sex, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.
As part of the company’s equal employment opportunity policy, PGLS will also take affirmative action as called for by applicable laws and Executive Orders to ensure that minority group individuals, females, disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, other protected veterans, Armed Forces service medal veterans, and qualified disabled persons are introduced into our workforce and considered for promotional opportunities.
To request reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process, please reach out to PGLS at hr@pglsinc.com
Job Summary
JOB TYPE
Full Time
INDUSTRY
Business Services
SALARY
$46k-81k (estimate)
POST DATE
11/03/2023
EXPIRATION DATE
05/12/2024
WEBSITE
pglsinc.com
HEADQUARTERS
Fairfax, VA
SIZE
<25
INDUSTRY
Business Services
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