Spanish Associate Language Instructor

Dormont Manufacturing Co; Fort Bragg (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Threat Tec, LLC is seeking a Spanish Associate Language Instructor in Fort Bragg, California, to assist the 7th Special Forces Group. You will manage foreign language training and teach using modern methodologies, ensuring learners achieve required proficiency.

The ideal candidate must have advanced proficiency in Spanish and relevant teaching experience, with strict adherence to course formats and objectives. Join our dedicated team committed to innovative teaching approaches.

Qualifications

• At least ILR level 2 as measured by DoD test.
• TOEFL score of 553 PBT or 83 overall on TOEFL iBT.
• No less than 82 on the English Comprehension Level (ECL) test.
• Advanced-Low (ACTFL) rating on an OPI.

Responsibilities

• Assist in management of foreign LREC training program.
• Teach language curriculum based on designated POI.
• Develop daily lesson plans and attendance logs.
• Collaborate with Site Lead and POI analyst.

Skills

Instruction in speaking, listening, writing, and reading skills

Instruction on regional and cultural topics

Integrate technology in the classroom

Develop learning material

Online language teaching training

Education

Professional proficiency (ILR level 2+ or ACTFL Advanced-High)

Job description

Threat Tec, LLC, a rapidly growing Veteran-Owned Business, is the leader of Operational Environment (OE) replication and Threat Emulation/Wargaming solutions. Threat Tec brings innovative thinking and extensive experience to complex challenges for public and private sector customers. We work alongside our nation’s defenders, developing solutions that drive success and protect our future. Join a team that is embodied by an unwavering commitment to professionalism, honesty, and innovation.

Spanish Associate Language Instructor will assist the 7th Special Forces Group (SFG) which has an ongoing requirement for foreign Language, Regional Expertise, and Cultural (LREC) instruction and LREC program support services.

Requirements

• Assist Government (GOVT) in the management of all aspects of the unit foreign LREC training that enhances the effectiveness of the 1SFC(A)’s advanced LREC training program.
• Execute planned POI and ad hoc tutoring sessions. Teach language curriculum based on designated POI and do not deviate from POI without approval from GOVT.
• Develop daily lesson plans (at minimum 1 day in advance of delivery), takes attendance, make daily annotations of student’s learning and behavior progress or lack of, develop weekly progress reports.
• Develops, review, correct, and grade daily homework, discuss and provide weekly feedback with Site Lead and POI analyst for weekly assessments/quizzes.
• Review, distribute and grade weekly assessments/quizzes.
• Maintain a positive and professional learning 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.
• Duties include provide instruction in listening, reading, writing, and speaking skills, as well as regional and culture subjects, using modern communicative methodology. Instructors shall integrate technology in the classroom and in homework assignments employing resources such as Smart Boards,Blackboard,Rapid Rote, and SharePoint, the Internet, iPads, Tablet PCs, or other “state of the art” devices provided by the Government. Instructors shall develop learning materials, as required. Instructors shall employ computer skills to organize data and teaching materials.

Qualifications

• At least ILR level 2 as measured by DoD test.
• A score of 553 on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) PBT, or TOEFLiBT score as follows: 83 minimum overall and at least 20 each in Reading, Listening, Speaking, and Writing.
• A score of no less than 82 on the English Comprehension Level (ECL) test.
• At least a proficiency level 2 or Advanced-Low (ACTFL) on an OPI.
• Language Instructor will possess general professional proficiency (a language rating of ILR level 2+ or ACTFL Advanced-High) or higher in the specified foreign language. Proficiency will be demonstrated by one of the following:
• Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI) or 2-skill OPI from the DLIFLC.
• An interview certified by the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL).
• Defense Language Proficiency Test.

Skills

• Provide instruction in speaking, listening, writing, and reading skills
• Provide instruction on regional and culture topics
• Integrate technology in the classroom and in homework assignments
• Develop learning material
• Minimum of 80 hours documented training in online language teaching.
• All candidates will be required to take and pass the foreign language test
• May be required to obtain and maintain a security clearance

Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. This description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions; it does not proscribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. This job description is subject to change at any time.

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