Swedish Temporary Language Tester for FSI - Arlington VA on site
Swedish Temporary Language Tester for FSI - Arlington VA on site
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1-3years
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Job Description
PGLS is looking for a Swedish Temporary Language Tester for a short term assignment at the School of Language Studies at the Foreign Service Institute. Assignment dates October
Must be certified as a Tester by FSI LTU within the first 4 months 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 LTU testing training.
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
English proficiency of S3 or higher (ILR scale) in speaking documented and certified through an approved thirdparty vendor provided prior to an inperson screening. If documentation of English level is not provided the Language Testing Unit will conduct language screening to determine if the candidate meets general professional proficiency.
Native language proficiency of S4/R4 or higher (ILR scale) in speaking and reading documented and certified through an approved thirdparty vendor provided before an inperson screening. If documentation of native language level is not provided the Language Testing Unit will conduct language screening to determine if the candidate meets advanced professional proficiency.
Knowledge of basic computer skills: e.g. email Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with online meeting software (Zoom Skype MS Teams) etcetera.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience conducting proficiencybased tests (e.g. DLAB ACTFL OPI) in one or more foreign languages tested at FSI.
BA/BS MA/MS or PhD in language testing evaluation and measurement educational assessment applied linguistics second language acquisition or related field.
Experience in designing and/or selecting testing materials.
Experience with online delivery systems used to administer proficiencybased exams.
Benefits
PGLS is committed to equal opportunity in employment.
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 a reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process please reach out to PGLS at
We are dedicated to hiring an inclusive workforce.
PGLS participates in the EVerify system.
BA/BS, MA/MS, or Ph.D., or foreign equivalent degree in Graphic Design, Educational Technology, Instructional Design, etc. One (1) year of experience or education in Educational Technology or Digital Media Design. One (1) year of experience using a Learning Management System as either an instructor or administrator. Experience creating digital training materials: course content, teaching manuals, student guides, e-books, and interactive media (video, audio, animation, digital text). Experience using Office and Graphic Design Applications (Adobe Premier, Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, and other Adobe Creative Cloud apps). Knowledge of basic computer skills: e.g., email, Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with online meeting software (Zoom, Skype, MS Teams, Webex), etcetera. Preferred: Experience in desktop publishing graphic design valued. One (1) year of experience training instructors in using digital training techniques. Project management experience valued. Experience in Google for Education. Knowledge of Instruction Design Theory and Methods. Expertise with MS Office and Graphic Design (Adobe Premier, Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, and other Adobe Creative Cloud apps.)
Employment Type
Full Time
Company Industry
Higher Education / Education / Professional Training and Coaching / Education Administration Programs
