Kurdish Temporary Language Tester for FSI - Arlington VA on site
Kurdish Temporary Language Tester for FSI - Arlington VA on site
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Job Description
PGLS is looking for a Kurdish (Sorani)Temporary Language Tester for a two daysassignment at the School of Language Studies at the Foreign Service Institute. Assignment dates: 3/21/2025; 3/24/2025.
Must be certified as a Tester by FSI LTU within the first4 months of start date.
May participate in the creation and piloting of newmaterials and tasks to be used in language testing.
May participate in the production of audio or videomaterials for use in conjunction with LTU testing training.
Collaborate with COR ACOR GTM and/or others to leadthe reviewing and editing of foreign language and/or English in testingmaterials.
Adhere to all copyright guidelines and restrictions andfollow FSI and SLS procedures regarding copyright.
Adhere to all guidelines and follow all proceduresregarding testing material security and safeguarding test score data.
Requirements
English proficiency of S3 or higher (ILR scale) inspeaking documented and certified through an approved thirdparty vendor providedprior to an inperson screening. If documentation of English level is notprovided the Language Testing Unit will conduct language screening todetermine if the candidate meets general professional proficiency.
Native language proficiency of S4/R4 or higher (ILRscale) in speaking and reading documented and certified through an approvedthirdparty vendor provided before an inperson screening. If documentationof native language level is not provided the Language Testing Unit willconduct language screening to determine if the candidate meets advanced professionalproficiency.
Knowledge of basic computer skills: e.g. emailMicrosoft Office Suite and familiarity with online meeting software (ZoomSkype MS Teams) etcetera.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience conducting proficiencybased tests (e.g.DLAB ACTFL OPI) in one or more foreign languages tested at FSI.
BA/BS MA/MS or PhD in language testing evaluation andmeasurement educational assessment applied linguistics second languageacquisition or related field.
Experience in designing and/or selecting testingmaterials.
Experience with online delivery systems used toadminister proficiencybased exams.
Benefits
PGLS is committed to equalopportunity in employment.
It is the policy of PGLS to provide equalemployment 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 geneticinformation pregnancy or any other protected characteristic under applicablelaw.
As part of the companys equal employmentopportunity policy PGLS will also take affirmative action as called for byapplicable laws and Executive Orders to ensure that minority group individualsfemales disabled veterans recently separated veterans other protectedveterans Armed Forces service medal veterans and qualified disabled personsare introduced into our workforce and considered for promotional opportunities.
To request a reasonable accommodation during therecruitment process please reach out to PGLS at
We are dedicated to hiring an inclusive workforce.
PGLS participates in the EVerify system.
Employment Type
Temp
