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Job Title: Professional Development and Training Specialist
Division/Program: Language Testing Division/WIDA
Hours per week: Full-time Position (35 hours weekly)

Salary: $37,000 – $46,000 (commensurate with experience)

Position Available: Immediately

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, including testing manuals, presentations, and audio/video media

Assist in the development and revision of graduate-level professional development materials

Upload and maintain course content, including text and video files, in online learning platform

Interact in online forums with course participants

Respond to inquiries of administrators, district personnel, and teachers

Analyze workshop and course evaluations

Facilitate live training and professional development sessions on topics related to assessment, standards-based instruction etc.

Other tasks as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Minimum B.A./B.S. in Linguistics, Education, or related discipline. Masters degree preferred.

Experience: Must have a minimum of 2 years experience teaching English language learners (ELLs) in K-12 in the United States, as well as adeptness with technology. Experience delivering training and professional development preferred. Experience in the areas of online learning platforms, 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. Some travel may be required.


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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 08-16

Or respond by e-mail to: jobs@cal.org, Attn: 08-16

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