McColm & Company · 12 hours ago
Instructional Systems Design Specialist - Air Force Language Training program
Montgomery, AL
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
5+ years expMcColm & Company is a mission-driven consulting firm specializing in national security and foreign affairs. They are seeking an Instructional Systems Design Specialist to support a foreign language instruction program for the Air Force, ensuring instructional quality and alignment with curricula across various language modalities.
Management ConsultingProduct ResearchTraining
Responsibilities
Ensure that all instructor-developed materials, including classroom slides, activities, and supplemental resources, align with client-provided syllabi and lesson plan objectives, sample behaviors, and required content
Apply the ADDIE Instructional System Design model (Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, Evaluation) to guide curriculum design and instructional content development across all course types: Traditional, Advanced, Pre-Assignment Acculturation (PAC), Special Project, and OnDemand
Train and certify instructors in the administration of client-provided curricula, including lesson plan delivery, homework assignment and grading, Scholar assessment using the 20-point ILR-aligned rubric, and integration of the Twelve Domains of Culture
Provide ongoing professional development for instructors in the areas of language proficiency, instructional methodology, educational technology, assessment design, and effective language learning strategies
Ensure instructors incorporate current geopolitical events and mission-relevant content, including technical vocabulary, near-peer adversary context, diplomacy and coalition building skills, and agile combat employment concepts, particularly at ILR Level 2 and above
Develop and maintain training and certification standards that prepare instructors to connect linguistic and cultural skills to operational contexts in support of the Air Force mission
Review and quality-assure instructional performance, including classroom delivery, feedback to students, homework evaluation, and assessment scoring
Collaborate with the Program Lead and training support team to respond to client-flagged student concerns from End-of-Course feedback within five business days, including proposed resolutions and supporting documentation
Support quality control by reviewing session recordings and instructor performance data as needed
Qualification
Required
Must have at least a minimum of five (5) years' experience in the teaching of foreign languages
Must have certification in ISD, or demonstrated equivalent experience
Extensive knowledge of instructional design practices, principles, techniques, and curriculum development, including the ADDIE model
Extensive knowledge of foreign language teaching techniques and instructional systems, including proficiency-based instruction aligned to the ILR scale
Demonstrated knowledge and skill in multimedia design and delivery methods, including embedded video instruction
Extensive expertise in instructor facilitation and faculty development
Extensive knowledge of standardized, web-based, interactive course delivery systems
General knowledge of and competency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Adobe Acrobat Professional
Ability to legally work in the United States
Preferred
Prior Air Force or military experience a plus
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life insurances
Generous Paid Time Off
11 paid federal holidays
Annual performance-based bonuses
Company
McColm & Company
McColm & Company provides capacity-building solutions, research, and training in the areas of economic growth, energy, and climate change.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Victoria McColm
Managing Director
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