23.3030, Jobs: English; Applied Ling; TEFL; TESL; TESOL: Director, International Center for Language Studies

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Subject: 23.3030, Jobs: English; Applied Ling; TEFL; TESL; TESOL: Director, International Center for Language Studies

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Date: Thu, 12 Jul 2012 10:52:21
From: Karen Decker [kdecker at icls.com]
Subject: English; Applied Linguistics; TEFL; TESL; TESOL: Director, International Center for Language Studies, District of Columbia, USA

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University or Organization: International Center for Language Studies 
Department: ESL Division
Job Location: District of Columbia, USA 
Web Address: http://www.icls.com
Job Rank: Director  

Specialty Areas: Applied Linguistics; TEFL; TESL; TESOL

Required Language(s): English (eng)

Description:

Well-established accredited language school in Washington DC with 
46 years of experience in providing training in ESL and foreign 
languages seeks qualified individuals to apply for a position in a 
highly competitive, fast-paced environment as the Director of its 
English Language Division. 

The Director is responsible for recruiting, training, developing and 
supervising teachers who deliver proficiency-based language 
training to adult learners in the Intensive English Program, Work 
Place, Business English and TOEFL programs, as well as in private 
tutorials. 

The Director manages all aspects of running ESL language 
programs, including business development activities and agent 
relations. Candidates must possess professional language training 
skills in order to direct language training programs and materials 
development which bring students to high levels of language 
proficiency in speaking, listening, reading and writing. Candidates 
must be current in the application of technology to the language 
learning process and current best practices in the areas of distance 
learning, classroom and computer-assisted instruction. The Director 
oversees assessment, curriculum development and/or extensive 
revisions to existing training courses, as well as monitors and 
evaluates students' progress in order to ensure that students are 
meeting their language goals. The Director keeps in close contact 
with clients and acquires new clients through the active promotion of 
ESL programs. 

We are looking for energetic and enthusiastic individuals with the 
following requirements: 
-  Masters Degree in TESOL, Applied Linguistics, Teaching, Foreign 
Language Pedogogy, or related field;
-  Native fluency in American English;
-  Knowledge and skills in curriculum design, teacher training and 
classroom pedagogy, and student counseling;
-  At least two years supervisory and/or management experience in a 
post-secondary ESL environment;
-  Sales and marketing experience, preferably in an independent 
language school;
-  Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written English and in 
a foreign language;
-  Experience living abroad;
-  Knowledge of educational and training technologies and 
instructional methodologies;
-  Experience in teaching  adult learners in an ESL classroom setting;
-  Knowledge of proficiency-based language training and testing 
formats;
-  Ability to work in a multicultural setting;
-  Strong interpersonal skills;
-  Strong leadership qualities.


Application Deadline:  (Open until filled)
	  
Email Address for Applications: employment at icls.com 
Contact Information:
	President Karen Decker 
	Email: kdecker at icls.com 





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