Egyptian Arabic Associate Language Instructor

Responsibilities

• Aid the 1st Special Forces Command (Airborne) 1SFC(A) in managing all aspects of foreign language, regional expertise, and cultural (LREC) training.
• Execute planned and ad hoc tutoring sessions.
• Teach language curriculum based on designated points of interest (POI) and adhere to POI without approval from the Government (GOVT).
• Create daily lesson plans (minimum 1 day in advance), take attendance, document student progress, and prepare weekly progress reports.
• Create, review, correct, and grade weekly assessments and quizzes, and provide feedback to the Site Lead and POI analyst.
• Collaborate with Site Lead, POI analyst, or Language Instructional Developer to address student and curriculum gaps.
• Provide instruction in listening, reading, writing, and speaking skills, as well as regional and cultural subjects, using modern communicative methodology.
• Instruct students on the integration of technology in the classroom and in homework assignments, utilizing resources like Smart Boards, Blackboard, Rapid Rote, and SharePoint.
• Create and develop learning materials as needed.
• Employ computer skills to organize data and teaching materials.

Qualifications And Requirements

• At least ILR level 2 as measured by DoD test.
• A score of 553 on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) PBT, or TOEFL iBT score of 83 minimum overall and at least 20 each in Reading, Listening, Speaking, and Writing.
• A score of no less than 82 on the English Comprehension Level (ECL) test.
• A proficiency level 2 or Advanced-Low (ACTFL) on an OPI.
• One of the following certifications: Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI) or 2-skill OPI from the DLIFLC, or an interview certified by the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL).
• A score of at least 80 hours documented training in online language teaching.

Skills

• Instruction in speaking, listening, writing, and reading skills.
• Instruction on regional and cultural topics.
• Integration of technology in the classroom and in homework assignments.
• Development of learning materials.
• Employment of computer skills to organize data and teaching materials.