22.5125, Jobs: American Sign Lang; Course Development: Teacher, Mango Languages

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LINGUIST List: Vol-22-5125. Mon Dec 19 2011. ISSN: 1069 - 4875.

Subject: 22.5125, Jobs: American Sign Lang; Course Development: Teacher, Mango Languages

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Date: 19-Dec-2011
From: Michael Goulas [mike.goulas at mangolanguages.com]
Subject: American Sign Language; Course Development: Teacher, Mango Languages


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Date: Mon, 19 Dec 2011 19:56:17
From: Michael Goulas [mike.goulas at mangolanguages.com]
Subject: American Sign Language; Course Development: Teacher, Mango Languages

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 University or Organization: Mango Languages 
Department: Human Resources
Job Location:  ---------------- (Telecommute)
Web Address: http://www.mangolanguages.com
Job Rank: Teacher  

Specialty Areas: Language Acquisition; Course Development

Required Language(s): American Sign Language (ase)

Description:

A course developer uses their native-language expertise to develop an 
entire on-line language course while working in cooperation with team 
members until course is successfully completed.

Responsibilities:
-  Create lessons based on relevant and real conversations. A course 
developer is responsible for creating a language course that teaches 
practical and pragmatic lessons based on real conversations using 
company software and methodologies. Content will need to be precise 
and comprehensive, teaching language and culture by producing an 
optimal and natural language learning experience for the student.
-  Ensure exceptional translations. The course developer must be an 
excellent translator who provides literal translations, understood meanings 
and idiomatic expressions where necessary. 
-  Create original culture and grammar notes to accompany lessons. In 
addition to the conversation, the developer will include grammar and 
culture notes that provide the student with insightful explanations of culture 
and grammar when needed.

Requirements:
-  Native Speaker: Course developers must be native speakers of ASL, 
which includes a thorough understanding of grammar, culture, and 
idiomatic expressions. 
-  Fluent in English. The courses are developed for English speakers. Full 
understanding and fluency of the English language and its grammar is 
needed for course creation.
-  Bachelor's Degree in Teaching ASL as a Foreign Language, Second 
Language Acquisition, Linguistics or Foreign Language Teaching.
-  2 Years ASL Language Teaching Experience Preferred.
-  Flexible scheduling: All work will be done online. Need to have 
availability of a minimum of 20 hours a week. 
-  Ability to work well with other team members.
-  Reliable internet connection and basic computer skills.
-  Excellent time management and communication skills.

Please include cover letter with resume when applying for this position.


Application Deadline: 10-Jan-2012 (Open until filled)
	  
Email Address for Applications: mike.goulas at mangolanguages.com 
Contact Information:
	Michael Goulas 
	Email: mike.goulas at mangolanguages.com 
	Phone: 248-254-7450


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