Levantine Language Instructor - DLI (Maryland)

Levantine Language Instructor - DLI

SSI is looking for a high-energy highly motivated individual to join our growing Levantine Language Instructor team. This position is key because it allows you to come in at the ground floor and help build an organization that personifies the drive initiative and hustle that has made this company successful. We are a small firm that has made a large imprint in a short of amount of time and right now there s a great opportunity for a driven individual to come in and grow their career the same way we have grown the company If you are an articulate communicator with a strong attention to detail and have the drive and determination to be the best apply now Location Monterey CA (DLI) Period of Performance June 6 2016 until July 29 2016 Essential Functions & Responsibilities The Foreign Language Instructor position supports the US SOCOM (U.S. Special Operations Command) Language and Regional Expertize Contract (LREC) and performs a variety of technical and administrative tasks. Conduct LREC specific Language and Cultural training Adhere to the approved Andragogy of teaching methodology Prepare daily or hourly lesson plans and supplemental teaching materials in support of the Program of Instruction Prepare Student Progress Reports and track Attendance Participates in the student feedback reports Follow company Chain of Command for administrative and logistical procedures Understand the Interagency Roundtable Proficiency Levels and their relation to proficiency-based instruction. Be able to ensure the Target Language Environment in the classroom Be able to ensure the learner-centered teaching approach at all times. Instructor must adapt his her teaching style and approach to a student s learning style preferences needs and motivations Be able to maintain a positive supportive and motivating classroom environment. Be able to create and conduct meaningful tasks and relevant to students teaching approach Be able to provide students supportive feedback as to how they are progressing towards meeting the lesson and course objectives. Be able to create learning activities which promote analysis negotiation of meaning synthesis and problem solving Be familiar with the Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI) and Defense Language Proficiency Tests (DLPT). Understand the students current proficiency level and continually adjust the teaching to adapt to their ability with knowledge of the next steps they need to take and how to direct them there in order to reach the course outcomes. The instructor must be able to break more difficult tasks into smaller parts in order to assist the students in achieving desired outcomes. Must act as a facilitator and guide in class activities so that the majority of class time is spent in production of the target language involving all students. The students should speak and produce the language more than the teacher. Must reflect upon teaching practices policies and procedures in order to continually improve course. The class content must be current and applicable to students needs abilities and interests. Qualifications 3 years Military or University teaching experience OPI. Task DLPT 2 2 level preparation. Be able to create own materials to bring students from 1 to 2 level in reading listening and speaking. Mid Atlantic Professionals TA SSI is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race color sex national origin religion age disability or protected veteran status. Thank you and Regard