Piedmont Global Language Solutions (PGLS)serves the DC Metro community and the world with a full range of language services including language instruction interpretation translation transcription cultural sensitivity training and localization. We are a prime contractor for the Foreign Service Institute in Arlingotn VA.
PGLS is looking for experienced curriculum specialist for new positions for the School of Language Studies at the Foreign Language Institute (FSI).
Duties:
Lead groups in the development of language training materials or reference materials and/or in the development of instructional research and development following the model of the School of Language Studies at the Foreign Service Institute model.
Manage the development and implementation of new specialized language training programs for domestic and overseas use. Assist other language professionals in a mentoring role bydeveloping 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 selfstudy coaching exploiting a local language environment and tutoring.
Lead groups in the development of staff training projects or undertake training development on their own including design and of workshopfor SLS staff. Training projects may involve coaching mentoring or classroom observation as required.
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.
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) etc.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience incorporating a range of educational technology in instructional materials preferred.
- Experience designing materials for proficiencybased instruction preferred.
- Experience designing taskbased language learning materialsis valued.
- Experience designing vocabularybased language learning materialsis valued.
- Experience designing courses utilizing hybrid learning models valued.
- Experience integrating social media applications for educational purposesis valued.
- Experience designing and delivering training targeted tothe needs ofthe diplomatic communityis valued.
Benefits
PGLS offers a competitive and comprehensive fulltime employee compensation and benefits package:Health FSA Dental Vision Company Paid Short Term Disability Insurance Pet Insurance Tuition/Professional Development Reimbursement 401k DashPass PTO All Federal Holidays Paid Metro/Parking Reimbursement
PGLS is committed to equal opportunity in employment and is dedicated to hire an inclusive workforce. It is the policy of PGLS to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race nationality or ethnicity (including color caste or ancestry) religion sex gender identity age disability marital status veteran status sexual orientation genetic information pregnancy or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.
As part of the companys equal employment opportunity policy PGLS will also take affirmative action as called for by applicable laws and Executive Orders to ensure that minority group individuals females disabled veterans recently separated veterans other protected veterans Armed Forces service medal veterans and qualified disabled persons are introduced into our workforce and considered for promotional opportunities.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority