USAJOBS · 4 months ago
ESL/EFL INSTRUCTOR
Lackland AFB, Texas, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$75K/yr - $98K/yr
1+ years expThe Department of the Air Force is seeking an ESL/EFL Instructor to plan and conduct classroom instruction of English as a Second/Foreign Language and to train teachers to be ESL/EFL instructors. The role involves evaluating student performance, advising on placement and training needs, and developing instructional materials to support diverse military and civilian students.
ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Plans, prepares and coordinates instructional activities
Conducts ESL/EFL/ESP instruction and/or ESL/EFL instructor training for international and US students and/or instructor-students
Develops, advises, evaluates and participates in special projects
Establishes learning environment conducive to adult ESL/EFL/ESP learning and to ESL/EFL teacher training
Completes administrative requirements
Qualification
Required
U.S. Citizenship Required
Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
A security clearance may be required
This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
Disclosure of Political Appointments
Master's degree in one of the following disciplines. Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) / Teaching English Foreign Language (EFL); Applied Linguistics (or Linguistics); Highly Desired OR
Undergraduate degree in ESL/EFL; English; foreign languages; AND one year of professional level experience teaching ESL/EFL to adults; Highly Desired OR
any undergraduate degree AND 24 semester (or equivalent) hours of undergraduate courses equivalent to a major in one of the above stated disciplines (TESOL, TESL, TEFL, ESL, EFL, linguistics) AND one year of professional level experience teaching ESL/EFL to adults. Highly Desired OR
Incumbent must be a native speaker or equivalent and be free of speech impediment. Highly Desired
Mobility is a condition of employment. The employee must sign an Air Force-wide mobility agreement. Incumbent may be videotaped while teaching for training purposes
Due to mobility agreement requirement for employment, a physical examination is required and must be maintained, as per SF 78
Position is not Centrally Managed and PCS is NOT authorized by the unit
A Bachelor's degree (or higher degree) that included or was supplemented by major study in education or in a subject-matter field appropriate to the position
COMBINATION OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE-- courses equivalent to a major in education, or in a subject-matter field appropriate to the position, plus appropriate experience or additional course work that provided knowledge comparable to that normally acquired through the successful completion of the 4-year course of study described above
One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 (or higher) grade level or equivalent pay systems (may have been obtained in the federal service, military, public or private sector) which includes initiating and responding to telephone/e-mail inquire when there are questions regarding education and training policy; ensure compliance with education and training regulatory requirements and governing directives; experience in completing education and training duties and responsibilities described with the position
Have successfully completed a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work of the position
A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%
Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-09 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-11 level
Specialized knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques of ESL/EFL/ESP instruction
Specialized knowledge of the English language and American culture
Knowledge of instructional design and materials development
Knowledge of student assessment techniques and objectives to include test and measurement principles
Skill in constructively evaluating and critiquing instructor-students' practice teaching performance
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
Ability to work harmoniously with students and organizational personnel
Ability to analyze, evaluate, and accomplish special training studies and projects
Benefits
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