Job: CAL Professional Development Assistant

[Francis Hult]

	 	 	 July 23, 2008 
	 	
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Professional Development Assistant 


Division/Program: Language Testing Division/WIDA

Hours per week: Part-time employment (20 hours/week)

Classification: Research/Program Assistant II

Salary: $18.00 - $20.00/hour

Position Available: July 28, 2008

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: 

Assist with research, materials development, and management of online courseware for blended-learning professional development and training products for educators of K-12 English language learners.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

*	Review and edit training materials. 

*	Upload and maintain course content, including text and video files, in online learning platform.

*	Assist with enrollment of educators in online course and assist these participants with technical demands of training applications.

*	Prepare and maintain a variety of files and records (e.g., research summary reports, bibliographies, educators' contact information, etc.) in support of professional development and training efforts.

*	Follow up on requests for copyright permissions for some course readings. 

*	Respond to inquiries of administrators, district personnel, and teachers.

*	Assist with planning for and organization of video footage.

*	Create and summarize workshop and course evaluations.

*	Facilitate logistics for training sessions (verify registration, meeting locations, times, etc.)

*	Other tasks as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS: 

Education: Minimum B.A./B.S. in Linguistics, Education, or related discipline. Masters degree preferred.

Experience: Must have experience teaching or studying to teach English language learners (ELLs) in K-12 in the United States, as well as adeptness with technology. Experience in the areas of online learning platforms (such as eCollege, Desire2Learn, Moodle, and Blackboard), assessment, literacy and/or content area instruction is desirable. A commitment to improving education, particularly for ELLs, is essential. Must be able to work in a team, prioritize work and give attention to detail while meeting deadlines, and have strong written and oral communication skills in English.

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CAL offers a comfortable work environment with competitive compensation and an excellent benefits package. We are conveniently located two blocks from the Tenleytown/AU Metro Station on the Red Line. 

The Center for Applied Linguistics is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment based upon race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, handicap, or any other reason not related to employment. 

In accordance with INS regulations, all successful applicants will be required to show proof of their legal right to accept employment in the United States.

IF INTERESTED, SEND RESUME AND COVER LETTER TO:

CENTER FOR APPLIED LINGUISTICS
4646 40th Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20016-1859
ATTN: Phyllis Tate, Recruitment 08-13

Or respond by e-mail to: jobs at cal.org, Attn: 08-13

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