25.3691, Jobs: Applied Linguistics: Professional Development Specialist, Center for Applied Linguistics

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Subject: 25.3691, Jobs: Applied Linguistics: Professional Development Specialist, Center for Applied Linguistics

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Date: Sun, 21 Sep 2014 04:21:20
From:  Oben [doben at cal.org]
Subject: Applied Linguistics: Professional Development Specialist, Center for Applied Linguistics, Washington, D.C., USA

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University or Organization: Center for Applied Linguistics 
Job Location: District of Columbia, USA 
Web Address: www.cal.org
Job Title: Professional Development Specialist
Job Rank: Other; Professional Development Teacher Trainer

Specialty Areas: Applied Linguistics 


Description:

Description of Duties

This position involves creating and delivering professional development
services (face to face and online) on a variety of topics including sheltered
content instruction (using the CAL SIOP Model), literacy instruction in
English for students learning to read in a second language, and oral language
development. Preference will be given to candidates with a familiarity with
literacy instruction in Spanish for students in transitional, developmental,
and dual language bilingual programs. The position also entails assisting the
professional development team in enhancing the content of CAL’s professional
development materials to work with various types of professionals who teach
linguistically and culturally diverse students. Ability to travel
approximately 50% of the year is a requirement. 

Primary Responsibilities
- Plan and facilitate face-to-face and online professional development
tailored to the specific needs of schools and districts. Ability to deliver
professional development in Spanish desired.
- Create and proofread materials for use in professional development.
- Other duties as assigned.
 
Minimum Qualifications

Education: 
Master’s degree in linguistics, language, education, or related discipline.

Experience: 
Minimum of four years of teaching experience in literacy instruction in
English and/or Spanish, and knowledge and experience using sheltered
instruction principles (ideally using the SIOP Model). A demonstrated
commitment to working with underserved students is critical. Minimum of two
years of experience in developing and providing professional development to
teachers also required. 

Successful candidates will have experience in one or more of the following
areas:
- Teaching in bilingual or dual language instructional settings
- Teaching subject areas other than language development courses (e.g.,
elementary or secondary general education)
 
Desired Skills
Candidates should have advanced proficiency with Microsoft Word and
PowerPoint, and should have familiarity with creating and delivering
professional development courses for an online platform. Successful candidate
must have excellent oral and written communication skills in English and
preferably in Spanish.

The preferred candidate will be flexible, well-organized, and attentive to
detail. Must have strong interpersonal skills and be able to work both
collaboratively and independently in a fast-paced team environment.

If interested, send resume and cover letter by mail or email (Attn:
Recruitment 14-27) to the addresses listed below.



Application Deadline: 18-Oct-2014 
Mailing Address for Applications:
	ATTN: Human Resources, Recruit 
	Center for Applied Linguistics 
	4646 40th Street NW 
	, DC 20016-1859 
	USA  
Email Address for Applications: jobs at cal.org 
Contact Information
	Oben 
	Email: doben at cal.org 





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