What are the responsibilities and job description for the Russian Part-Time/On-call or Substitute Instructors - Monterey (CA) residents position at ICA Language Services?
ICA is currently seeking experienced Post-DLPT/GRIT Russian language instructors to teach DOD professionals on-site at the Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center in Monterey, CA. The candidates should be local to the Monterey, CA, area and have at least 2 years of experience teaching Russian to adult students on an intensive basis (6-8 hours daily).
Job Details
- Location: Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center in Monterey, CA
- Training days: Monday - Friday
- Schedule: on-call substitutions; schedule may vary by course and program needs
- Hours: 7:45 am - 4:45 pm
Duties and Responsibilities
- Plan and deliver Post-DLPT Russian language instruction using a variety of effective teaching methodologies to strengthen listening, reading, and speaking proficiency
- Develop instructional materials and collaborate with instructional team members on program delivery
- Administer weekly quizzes, assessments, and other evaluations to monitor learner progress
- Provide mid-course written progress reports and coordinate with supervisory staff to address instructional needs
- Integrate instructional technology and online learning resources to support independent learning
- Adapt instruction to meet individual learner needs, learning styles, and mission-related language requirements
- Perform related instructional and administrative duties in support of the program
- Assign homework tailored to the students’ needs and designed to reinforce daily learning.
- Provide exposure to appropriate skill development, idiom, and variant.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a foreign language, linguistics, or a related field
- Minimum of two years of full-time experience teaching adult language learners in an intensive setting (4-6 hours a day)
- Experience teaching post-DLPT or similar advanced-level language programs
- Experience teaching U.S. military or government language learners
- OPI requirements:
- Russian: ILR Level 3 or ACTFL Superior
- English: ILR Level 2 or ACTFL Advanced
- Familiarity with DLPT, OPI, and other government-administered language assessments
- Working knowledge of ILR and/or ACTFL proficiency scales
- Experience integrating instructional technology into language teaching and assessment
- Experience using online platforms such as Microsoft Teams, Zoom, or Webex in teaching
- Native or near-native proficiency in Russian
Security & Access
Employment is contingent upon the candidate’s ability to obtain and maintain access to a U.S. military installation. This includes a government security investigation, identity verification, and compliance with installation security policies. A security clearance is not required for this position.
Eligibility
Applicants must be U.S. citizens, permanent residents, or foreign nationals authorized to work in the United States.
EEO Statement
ICA Language Services is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected category under applicable laws.
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