What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chinese Mandarin Language Instructor - Experienced Level (Maryland) position at CNSS • National Security Systems?
A highly-skilled workforce like NSA continually needs professional Educators and Training Experts to advance our employees career development. Positions ranging from Career Advisors to Curriculum Managers to Instructional Designers currently exist. The qualifications listed are the minimum acceptable to be considered for the position. Salary offers are based on candidates' education level and years of experience relevant to the position and also take into account information provided by the hiring manager/organization regarding the work level for the position.
SENIOR
Entry is with a high school diploma or equivalent plus 6 years of relevant experience, or an Associate's degree plus 4 years relevant experience, or a Bachelor's degree plus 2 years of relevant experience.
Degree in any field is acceptable.
At least one year of relevant experience must be in either: language instruction (formal or informal) at a secondary level or higher, or identifying and developing authentic materials to support language learning objectives. Additional relevant experience may include designing, developing, or evaluating course content in the relevant subject matter; assessing student performance; instructional systems design (ISD); or language-related experience in an area directly related to NSA mission. Applicant must have minimum language proficiency of Interagency Language Roundtable (ILR) Level 3/3 in reading and listening in the target foreign language for which the applicant is being considered.
In special cases (for example, hard to fill positions in critical or less-common languages/dialects) where no viable applicants are available with the minimum language proficiency level required, applicants with ILR Level 3 in one mode and 2 in the other will be considered, but will be required to reach Level 3/3 within 2 years.
SENIOR
Entry is with a high school diploma or equivalent plus 6 years of relevant experience, or an Associate's degree plus 4 years relevant experience, or a Bachelor's degree plus 2 years of relevant experience.
Degree in any field is acceptable.
At least one year of relevant experience must be in either: language instruction (formal or informal) at a secondary level or higher, or identifying and developing authentic materials to support language learning objectives. Additional relevant experience may include designing, developing, or evaluating course content in the relevant subject matter; assessing student performance; instructional systems design (ISD); or language-related experience in an area directly related to NSA mission. Applicant must have minimum language proficiency of Interagency Language Roundtable (ILR) Level 3/3 in reading and listening in the target foreign language for which the applicant is being considered.
In special cases (for example, hard to fill positions in critical or less-common languages/dialects) where no viable applicants are available with the minimum language proficiency level required, applicants with ILR Level 3 in one mode and 2 in the other will be considered, but will be required to reach Level 3/3 within 2 years.
- When submitting your application, please ensure that you fully populate all sections of the resume tool with all relevant skills, experience, and education, as the resume entered into the tool will be the primary resume used to evaluate your application. Please do NOT populate the resume tool with 'see resume.' Please ensure that your resume reflects your experience in/with the Chinese language. Language Instructors at the National Security Agency employ the latest principles of adult learning and second language acquisition to design, develop and deliver platform training (including video and directed studies), and/or web-based training for beginning through advanced level language analysts. The ideal candidate will be proficient in Chinese Mandarin. Will possess strong communications skills and effective interpersonal skills. As well as:
- Interpreting cultural references and the meaning of foreign language material including, acronyms, jargon, slang, idioms, and proverbs specific to the Chinese language.
- Exhibiting subject matter expertise related to a country, region, or people.
- Evaluating language proficiency (reading, listening, speaking, and writing).
- Determining difficulty level of written and aural language materials.
- Experience with on-line learning apps (e.g. Blackboard, Canvas, and MS Teams).
- NOTE: For full consideration, you will be required to schedule and complete the in-person (proctored) Language Proficiency and/or Language Aptitude testing within four (4) weeks of receiving link. Paid travel may be necessary due to the availability of testing sites.
- Testing instructions will be provided through your email. Be diligent with monitoring your email and SPAM to ensure you do not miss time sensitive information.
- Applicants must have a minimum language proficiency of Interagency Language Roundtable (ILR) level 3/3 in reading and listening in the target language for which the applicant is being considered.
- Level 3 - Able to understand formal and informal Spoken language and Written material with accuracy on general social and professional topics and tasks.
- Following testing, those applicants selected for interview will receive an invitation via email with further instructions. Be diligent with monitoring your email and SPAM to ensure you do not miss time sensitive information.