Job: CAL Professional Development and Training Specialist

[Harold Schiffman]

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                        August 13, 2008

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Professional Development and Training Specialist


Division/Program: Language Testing Division/WIDA

Hours per week: Full-time Position (35 hours weekly)

Salary: $37,000 - $46,000 (commensurate with experience)

Position Available: Immediately

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, including testing manuals,
presentations, and audio/video media

*       Assist in the development and revision of graduate-level
professional development materials

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

*       Interact in online forums with course participants

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

*       Analyze workshop and course evaluations

*       Facilitate live training and professional development sessions on
topics related to assessment, standards-based instruction etc.

*       Other tasks as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

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

Experience: Must have a minimum of 2 years experience teaching English
language learners (ELLs) in K-12 in the United States, as well as adeptness
with technology. Experience delivering training and professional development
preferred. Experience in the areas of online learning platforms, 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. Some
travel may be required.

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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 08-16

Or respond by e-mail to: jobs at cal.org, Attn: 08-16

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