14 March: fyi -- language resources management, DC
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Division: Language & Culture Resources
Time allocation: Full or part-time
Salary: $45,000 to $55,000 FTE per annum, depending upon qualifications
Position Available: Immediately Benefits: Excellent benefits package for full and part time
The Center for Applied Linguistics is a leading research and service organization, specializing in language learning, literacy, and a full range of language and culture issues. CAL Services provides assistance to states, school districts, and schools in serving English language and foreign language learners. Services take the form of professional development for teachers, administrators, and teacher trainers; and technical assistance, including program design, curriculum development; standards alignment, and needs assessments and program evaluation.
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:
Developing and carrying out CAL Services projects, including working with clients, developing proposals and contracts, developing and managing project budgets and contracts, and planning and delivering services, as per contract
Working with consultants to ensure that CAL Services is made available to appropriate programs and educators
Working with CAL's outreach staff to provide information to the field about what CAL Services offers.
Writing and editing products that accompany services, including manuals and study guides for teachers and teacher trainers
Monitoring timelines and meeting project deadlines
Assisting in the preparation of reports
Assisting the Manager in the development of sarategic plans for CAL Services.
Assisting with other activities as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: M.A. in ESL with specific focus on K-12 programs, or in a related field with appropriate coursework
Experience: Must have at least 5 years teaching experience with English language learners at the elementary, middle, or high school levels in the United States and some presenting and training experience with this population and setting. Must have excellent oral communication and writing skills, the ability to prioritize work on several projects at the same time, and excellent attention to detail. Must be able to work independently and write well for publication. Experience managing projects and developing and monitoring budgets highly desirable. Some travel for service delivery expected for full-time position
NOTE: The Center for Applied Linguistics is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment based upon race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, handicap, or any other reason not related to employment.
In accordance with INS regulations, all successful applicants will be required to show proof of their legal right to accept employment in the United States.
IF INTERESTED, SEND RESUME AND COVER LETTER TO:
CENTER FOR APPLIED LINGUISTICS
4646 40th Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20016-1859
Attn: Recruitment 06-05
Or respond by e-mail to phyllis@cal.org, Attn: Recruitment 06-05.
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