28.3898, Jobs: Applied Linguistics; Language Acquisition: Evaluation Specialist, International Center for Language Studies

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Subject: 28.3898, Jobs: Applied Linguistics; Language Acquisition: Evaluation Specialist, International Center for Language Studies

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Date: Fri, 22 Sep 2017 14:53:52
From: Karen Decker [kdecker at icls.com]
Subject: Applied Linguistics; Language Acquisition: Evaluation Specialist, International Center for Language Studies, Washington, D.C., USA

 
University or Organization: International Center for Language Studies 
Department: School of Language Studies
Job Location: District of Columbia, USA 
Web Address: http://icls.com
Job Title: Evaluation Specialist
Job Rank: Evaluation Specialist

Specialty Areas: Applied Linguistics; Language Acquisition 


Description:

ICLS is seeking a highly-qualified individual to fill a position as Evaluation
Specialist II for our contract with the Foreign Service Institute’s School of
Language Studies.  

The Quality Management (QM) Coordinator for Testing is responsible for
developing and coordinating quality assurance and control processes in the
Language Testing Unit (LTU). As a testing and measurement expert, the QM
Coordinator collects and analyzes test score data to gather evidence of test
validity and reliability, advising the LTU accordingly on impact factors, such
as rater training, testing procedures and the design and development of new
tests, as needed. The QM Coordinator carries out his/her responsibilities
under the guidance of the Division Director, in consultation with the Heads of
Training and Operation, and with the support of the QM team.

Duties:

- Design, implement and coordinate a comprehensive quality management program
for the Language Testing Unit. 
- Organize and improve test data reporting and analysis to track in-house
testing trends and vendor performance on outsourced tests.
- Coordinate test review processes, including responses to test review
requests and mediation in cases of test score discrepancies. 
- Coordinate testing materials development and refresh. 
- Coordinate and conduct validity and reliability studies. 
- Assess the need to update test procedures and propose initiatives when
appropriate. 
- Advise on and draft policies and guidelines related to testing processes and
procedures.
- Support School-wide initiatives related to testing and assessment.

Requirements:

- MA/MS or Ph.D. or foreign equivalent degree in a relevant field
- A minimum of five (5) years of experience in evaluation design and delivery
in an educational context and/or a minimum of five (5) years of experience
using qualitative and quantitative methods in social science research
- Native or near-native proficiency in English
- Ability to speak and write clearly on topics related to evaluation
- Experience managing the design and implementation of comprehensive
organizational systems preferred
- Experience teaching or researching adult learners of foreign languages
preferred.



Application Deadline: 26-Sep-2017 
	  
Email Address for Applications: employment at icls.edu 
Contact Information:
	President Karen Decker 
	Email: kdecker at icls.com 


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