17 July: fyi -- research, DC

Index of July 2003 | Index of year: 2003 | Full index

Division/Program: Language Testing Division

HOURS: Full time (35 hrs/wk)=20

SALARY: $34,000 to $40,000 per annum FTE, depending upon qualifications

Position Available: September 1, 2003

Description of Duties:

Will be responsible for coordination and research support to the WIDA =
Project. The WIDA Project will develop a test of English Language =
Proficiency for students in K-12 classrooms learning English as a second =
language. The project requires developing assessments covering all =
language modalities: speaking, listening, reading, and writing; training =
personnel who will administer and score the assessments; and then pilot =
testing those assessments.

Primary Responsibilities:

--assisting in correspondence and coordination between the Project =
Manager, other project staff, item writers, and advisers;=20
--assembling, organizing, querying, and reporting project data using =
database management software;=20
--assisting in developing, reviewing, and revising test items and forms; =

--assisting in the preparation of training materials; and=20
--scheduling, arranging, and conducting training sessions=20

QUALIFICATIONS

Education:
M.A. Degree in Elementary or Secondary Education, English as a Second =
Language, Linguistics or related field.

Experience:
Must have K-12 classroom experience, preferably in situations dealing =
with ESL learners; excellent word processing skills, preferably in Word; =
at least rudimentary skills in using Excel, Access and Powerpoint; and =
excellent English speaking and writing skills. Knowledge of language =
testing and statistics a plus. Must be flexible, organized, attentive to =
detail, and have excellent interpersonal skills. Must be able to =
negotiate tasks running simultaneously.

Must be available for occasional travel to meetings or conferences.

Submit cover letter, resume, salary history, and requirements to:=20
Personnel=20
ATTN: Recruitment 03-08
Center for Applied Linguistics=20
4646 40th Street NW=20
Washington, DC 20016-1859=20

Index of July 2003 | Index of year: 2003 | Full index