English as a Second Language Instructors to support the Defense Language Institute (DLI). The instructor’s responsibility is to plan and conduct classroom instruction of English as a Second/Foreign language (ESL/EFL) and English for Specific Purposes (ESP) and to train teachers to be ESL/EFL instructors; to evaluate student performance in the classroom; to advise the unit supervisor on the placement and training needs of students; to adapt and develop instructional materials; and to make professional recommendations for improvement of curriculum design, training materials, instructional delivery, student administration, and training program management. Essential functions include:
Ensures effective implementation of language training policies, classroom procedures, and training objectives in a timely manner. When required, develops an appropriate class-specific plan of instruction that effectively integrates use of audio, video, and computer software.
Ensures required course objectives are accomplished as scheduled. Promptly advises management of actual or potential problems or changes to plans.
Effectively maintains an appropriate affective environment, control of voice modulation, pace of instruction, and structure and vocabulary usage consistent with students’ proficiency levels and the subject being taught.
Effectively ensures inappropriate behavior is managed.
Keeps supervisor informed of any actual or potential student problems in a timely manner.
Ensures counseling, assessments, evaluations, and recommendations are appropriate, educationally sound, in accordance with organizational directives, and accomplished in a timely manner.
Thoroughly evaluates training and testing materials for adequacy, suitability, and effectiveness.
Carries out projects in an effective, professional manner.
Accurately monitors and updates all student records, including counseling and testing forms.
Effectively disseminates administrative information in an accurate and timely manner.
Education
Master’s degree in one of the following disciplines: Teaching English to Speaker of Other Languages (TESOL)/Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL)/Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL); English as a Second Language (ESL)/English as a Foreign Language (EFL); Applied Linguistics (or Linguistics) and three years of experience.
Alternatively, candidate may have an undergraduate degree in ESL/EFL; English; foreign languages and three years of experience, one of which must be professional level experience teaching ESL/EFL to adults.
Experience
Professional knowledge of ESL/EFL principles, approaches, and methodology. Expert knowledge of the English language to include grammar, phonology, linguistic functions, etc. Mastery of ESL/EFL/ESP pedagogy and ESL/EFL program management principles. Professional knowledge of ESL/EFL assessment techniques and test/measurement principles. Knowledge of the American culture and its relationship to the English language. Professional knowledge of the principles of instructional material design and development. DLI experience is highly desired.
Special Requirements/Certifications
NACI
Physical Requirements
N/A
Bristol Bay Native Corporation - 9 months ago
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