24 July: fyi -- language testing, DC
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Professional Development Assistant
Division/Program: Language Testing Division/WIDA
Hours per week: Part-time employment (20 hours/week)
Classification: Research/Program Assistant II
Salary: $18.00 - $20.00/hour
Position Available: July 28, 2008
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:
Assist with research, materials development, and management of online
courseware for blended-learning professional development and training
products for educators of K-12 English language learners.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
*Review and edit training materials.
*Upload and maintain course content, including text and video files,
in online learning platform.
*Assist with enrollment of educators in online course and assist these
participants with technical demands of training applications.
*Prepare and maintain a variety of files and records (e.g., research
summary reports, bibliographies, educators’ contact information,
etc.) in support of professional development and training efforts.
*Follow up on requests for copyright permissions for some course
readings.
*Respond to inquiries of administrators, district personnel, and
teachers.
*Assist with planning for and organization of video footage.
*Create and summarize workshop and course evaluations.
*Facilitate logistics for training sessions (verify registration,
meeting locations, times, etc.)
*Other tasks as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Minimum B.A./B.S. in Linguistics, Education, or related
discipline. Masters degree preferred.
Experience: Must have experience teaching or studying to teach English
language learners (ELLs) in K-12 in the United States, as well as
adeptness with technology. Experience in the areas of online learning
platforms (such as eCollege, Desire2Learn, Moodle, and Blackboard),
assessment, literacy and/or content area instruction is desirable. A
commitment to improving education, particularly for ELLs, is
essential. Must be able to work in a team, prioritize work and give
attention to detail while meeting deadlines, and have strong written
and oral communication skills in English.
CAL offers a comfortable work environment with competitive
compensation and an excellent benefits package. We are conveniently
located two blocks from the Tenleytown/AU Metro Station on the Red
Line.
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: Phyllis Tate, Recruitment 08-13
Or respond by e-mail to: jobs@cal.org, Attn: 08-13
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