Russian Substitute Foreign Language Instructor

Substitute Russian Foreign Language Instructor will assist an ongoing requirement for live virtual Distance Learning (DL) foreign Language, Regional Expertise, and Cultural (LREC) instruction and LREC program support services at Fort Carson in Colorado. 

Specific duties may include, but are not limited to: 

• Provide virtual language instruction to improve foreign language proficiency skills across the modalities of Listening, Reading, and Speaking (L/R/S) as measured by the Defense Language Proficiency Test (DLPT), ACTFL or Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI). 
• Provide virtual instruction on regional and culture subjects, using modern communicative and blended-learning methodologies. 
• Provide instruction based on designated POI. 
• Develop lesson plans or other learning material, as required. 
• Possess the ability to assess, develop a lesson plan, and deliver instruction based on student interest and levels varying from ILR 0 - 3, 
• Review, correct, and grade assignments, discuss and provide feedback. 
• Maintain a positive and professional virtual learning environment, telephonic environment, chat message environment address student behavior/attendance concerns with site lead, and utilize designated materials mentioned in POI and other products approved by GOVT to support instruction. 
• Collaborate with Site Lead, POI analyst, or Language Instructional Developer to address student and curriculum gaps. 

Requirements 

• Must be a US Citizen 
• Educated native speaker of the foreign language or a near-native foreign language capability in listeining, reading, and speaking with ILR 3/3/3 or equivalent. 
• Experience in providing various levels of foreign language instruction through a virtual environment. 
• Understanding of the cultural, social, and political environment of the foreign language region. 
• Experience in creating blended learning lessons and the ability to tailor existing materials to fit the customer's needs and expectations. 
• Instructor must have access to a Windows, a computer, webcam, headset with a microphone, a phone or smart tablet, and a high-speed internet connection