Supervisory Esl Instructor

Air Education and Training Command; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Air Education and Training Command at Lackland AFB, San Antonio, TX, seeks a first-level supervisor for the Defense Language Institute English Language Center. You will plan, direct, organize, and exercise control over nonsupervisory staff within 637 TRG.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree and specialized experience in ESL/EFL/ESP, plus expertise in curriculum development, instructional design, and training administration.

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience in ESL/EFL/ESP and SLA.
• Knowledge of language assessment measures and related policies.
• Understanding of curriculum development and instructional design.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, organize, and supervise staff at 637 TRG (DLIELC).
• Oversee planning and execution of ESL instruction and assessments.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to ensure effective training programs.

Skills

ESL/EFL expertise

Curriculum development

Instructional design

Policy knowledge

Staff supervision

Written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in education or related field

Job description

The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a first level supervisor, providing planning, directing, organizing, and exercising control over nonsupervisory employees assigned to 637 TRG, Defense Language Institute English Language Center (DLIELC).

In order to qualify, you must meet the basic requirement and specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Professional and Scientific Positions, to include the Individual Occupational Requirements (IOR) for the GS-1701, General Education and Training series.

BASIC REQUIREMENT FOR GS-1701 POSITION:

A Bachelor's degree (or higher degree) that included or was supplemented by major study in education or in a subject-matter field appropriate to the position. Note: You must submit a copy of your transcripts.

OR COMBINATION OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Courses equivalent to a major in education, or in a subject-matter field appropriate to the position, plus appropriate experience or additional course work that provided knowledge comparable to that normally acquired through the successful completion of the 4-year course of study described above. Note: You must submit a copy of your transcripts.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:

• One year of specialized experience for GS-1701-12 which includes Professional knowledge of the fields of ESL/EFL/ESP/EAP and the principles of SLA.
• Knowledge of language assessment measures and their developmental procedures, administration, and related policies.
• Knowledge of the principles and methods of curriculum development and instructional design.

FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS:

Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-11 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-12 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs):

• Professional knowledge of principles, assessments, approaches, methods, and techniques of instruction for ESL/EFL/ESP.
• Knowledge of American culture, instructional design, and materials development to include the use of technology.
• Knowledge of organization's training administration, policies, and procedures.
• Skill and ability to analyze problems relating to proper ESL instruction and student management in order to develop viable solutions.
• Ability to plan, organize and direct the functions and staff of a small-to medium-sized organization.
• Ability to communicate and interact effectively, both orally and in writing, with all levels of personnel within and outside the organization, including across multinational forums.

PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE:

Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE:

Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.