Levantine Arabic Associate Language Instructor

Threat Tec, LLC, a Veteran-Owned Small Business, has openings for Levantine Arabic Associate Language Instructors to join our growing company at Fort Liberty in North Carolina.

SUMMARY:

Language Associate Language Instructor will assist the 1st Special Forces Command (Airborne) 1st SFC(A) which has an ongoing requirement for foreign Language, Regional Expertise, and Cultural (LREC) instruction and LREC program support services.

Responsibilities

• Assist Government (GOVT) in the management of all aspects of the unit foreign LREC training that enhances the effectiveness of the 1SFC(A)’s advanced LREC training program.
• Execute planned POI and ad hoc tutoring sessions. Teach language curriculum based on designated POI and do not deviate from POI without approval from GOVT.
• Develop daily lesson plans (at minimum 1 day in advance of delivery), takes attendance, make daily annotations of student’s learning and behavior progress or lack of, develop weekly progress reports.
• Develops, review, correct, and grade daily homework, discuss and provide weekly feedback with Site Lead and POI analyst for weekly assessments/quizzes.
• Review, distribute and grade weekly assessments/quizzes.
• Maintain a positive and professional learning environment, address student behavior/attendance concerns with site lead, and utilize designated materials mentioned in POI and other products approved by GOVT to support instruction.
• Collaborate with Site Lead, POI analyst, or Language Instructional Developer to address student and curriculum gaps.
• Duties include provide instruction in listening, reading, writing, and speaking skills, as well as regional and culture subjects, using modern communicative methodology. Instructors shall integrate technology in the classroom and in homework assignments employing resources such as Smart Boards, Blackboard, Rapid Rote, and SharePoint, the Internet, iPads, Tablet PCs, or other “state of the art” devices provided by the Government. Instructors shall develop learning materials, as required. Instructors shall employ computer skills to organize data and teaching materials.

English Language/Comprehension Score 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 as Follows: 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.
• At least a proficiency level 2 or Advanced-Low (ACTFL) on an OPI.

Target Language Qualifications

• Language Instructor will possess general professional proficiency (a language rating of ILR level 2+ or ACTFL Advanced-High) or higher in the specified foreign language. Proficiency will be demonstrated by one of the following:
• Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI) or 2-skill OPI from the DLIFLC.
• An interview certified by the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL).
• Defense Language Proficiency Test.

Skills

• Provide instruction in speaking, listening, writing, and reading skills
• Provide instruction on regional and culture topics
• Integrate technology in the classroom and in homework assignments
• Develop learning material
• Minimum of 80 hours documented training in online language teaching.
• All candidates will be required to take and pass the foreign language test
• May be required to obtain and maintain a security clearance