Email Opening Apply Now Title Curriculum Specialist (CS) at DOS, Foreign Service Institute (FSI)  Category Education   Description The International Center for Language Studies (ICLS) is a woman-owned, independent language school based in Washington, DC, which is now celebrating more than 58 years of delivering high-quality training in ESL and over 85 different foreign languages. The ICLS mission is to offer student-centered language programs that develop authentic target language use, focus on individual goals, and enable students to be successful in a global environment. ICLS is contracted by Department of State's Foreign Service Institute (FSI) to provide and manage contractor staff of high-quality Language and Culture Instructors, Testers, Raters, Distance Learning Mentors, Curriculum Specialists, and Digital Media Editors to support the School of Language Studies (SLS) at FSI. If you are interested in joining ICLS project team at FSI, please upload your most updated resume.     Duties: With minimal direction and maximum coordination from the COR, ACOR, or GTM, lead groups in the development of language training materials or SLS-relevant reference materials and/or in the development of SLS-relevant instructional research and development following the SLS model. With minimal direction and maximum coordination from the COR, ACOR, or GTM, manage the development and implementation of new specialized language training programs for domestic and overseas use. Assist other language professionals, in a mentoring role, by, among other things, developing models that reflect "best practices" as defined by the field of Instructed Second Language Acquisition. Actively encourage the wider use of innovative training models, e.g., Distance Learning, multimedia learning systems, guided self-study, coaching, exploiting a local language environment, and tutoring. With minimal direction and maximum coordination from the COR, ACOR, or GTM, lead groups in the development of SLS-relevant staff training projects or undertake training development on own, including, but not limited to, design and execution of workshops for SLS staff. Training projects may involve coaching, mentoring or classroom observation as required. With minimal direction and maximum coordination from the COR, ACOR, or GTM, collaborate with the Division of Curriculum, Student and Staff Development to draft all required documents in the curriculum development project approval process, and provide status updates on approved projects as directed.   Position Requirements Required Qualifications: A minimum of three (3) years of experience developing courses for adult learners of foreign languages. BA/BS, MA/MS, or Ph.D., or foreign equivalent degree in a relevant language education field such as Corpus Linguistics Training, Second Language Acquisition, Applied Linguistics, and/or Instructional Design with demonstrated expertise through experience or publications in instructional design and/or curriculum development methodologies in language education. Knowledge of basic computer skills: e.g., email, Microsoft Office Suite, and familiarity with online meeting software (Zoom, Skype, MS Teams, Webex).   Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time   Keywords Curriculum Developer, Instructional Designer, Curriculum Specialist, Curriculum Development, Foreign Language Training, Publications, Learning Management System, FSI, Content, Editing Software   About the Organization   Hiring Manager(s) Judy Evans   Location FSI Campus- Arlington, Virginia   About the Organization   EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.   This position is currently accepting applications. Apply Now WE ALSO RECOMMEND Other Jobs Within Same Category Digital Media Editor (DME) at DOS, Foreign Service Institute (FSI) in Arlington , Virginia Posted on: 9/12/2023 [Apply Now] Other Jobs Within 60 Miles Sales Manager in Washington, DC Posted on: 2/5/2024 [Apply Now] Digital Media Editor (DME) at DOS, Foreign Service Institute (FSI) in Arlington , Virginia Posted on: 9/12/2023 [Apply Now] Foreign Language Instructors at DOS, Foreign Service Institute (FSI) in Arlington , Virginia Posted on: 1/17/2023 [Apply Now] Part Time Online Language Instructors in District of Columbia, Washington Posted on: 3/29/2022 [Apply Now] Online French Language Teacher (French 1 & French 2) in District of Columbia, Washington Posted on: 5/3/2024 [Apply Now] Follow us

 

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