Curriculum Specialist at the Foreign Service Institute

Job Description

Piedmont Global Language Solutions (PGLS) serves the DC Metro community and the world with a full range of language services including language instruction, interpretation, translation, transcription, cultural sensitivity training, and localization.

We are a prime contractor for the Foreign Service Institute in Arlingotn, VA.

PGLS is looking for experienced curriculum specialist for new positions for the School of Language Studies at the Foreign Language Institute (FSI).

Duties :

Lead groups in the development of language training materials or reference materials and / or in the development of instructional research and development following the model of the School of Language Studies at the Foreign Service Institute model.

Manage the development and implementation of new specialized language training programs for domestic and overseas use. Assist other language professionals, in a mentoring role, by developing models that reflect "best practices" as defined by the field of Instructed Second Language Acquisition.

Actively encourage the wider use of innovative training models, e.g., Distance Learning, multimedia learning systems, guided self-study, coaching, exploiting a local language environment, and tutoring.

Lead groups in the development of staff training projects or undertake training development on their own, including design and execution of workshop for SLS staff.

Training projects may involve coaching, mentoring or classroom observation as required.

Collaborate with the Division of Curriculum, Student and Staff Development to draft all required documents in the curriculum development project approval process, and provide status updates on approved projects as directed.

Requirements

Required Qualifications :

• A minimum of three (3) years of experience developing courses for adult learners of foreign languages.
• BA / BS, MA / MS, or Ph.D., or foreign equivalent degree in a relevant language education field such as Corpus Linguistics Training, Second Language Acquisition, Applied Linguistics, and / or Instructional Design with demonstrated expertise through experience or publications in instructional design and / or curriculum development methodologies in language education.
• Knowledge of basic computer skills : e.g., email, Microsoft Office Suite, and familiarity with online meeting software (Zoom, Skype, MS Teams, Webex), etc.

Preferred Qualifications :

• Experience incorporating a range of educational technology in instructional materials preferred.
• Experience designing materials for proficiency-based instruction preferred.
• Experience designing task-based language learning materials is valued.
• Experience designing vocabulary-based language learning materials is valued.
• Experience designing courses utilizing hybrid learning models valued.
• Experience integrating social media applications for educational purposes is valued.
• Experience designing and delivering training targeted to the needs of the diplomatic community is valued.

Benefits

PGLS offers a competitive and comprehensive full-time employee compensation and benefits package : Health, FSA, Dental, Vision, Company Paid Short Term Disability Insurance, Pet Insurance, Tuition / Professional Development Reimbursement, 401k, DashPass, PTO, All Federal Holidays Paid, Metro / Parking Reimbursement

PGLS is committed to equal opportunity in employment and is dedicated to hire an inclusive workforce. It is the policy of PGLS to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, nationality, or ethnicity (including color, caste, or ancestry), religion, sex, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

As part of the company's equal employment opportunity policy, PGLS will also take affirmative action as called for by applicable laws and Executive Orders to ensure that minority group individuals, females, disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, other protected veterans, Armed Forces service medal veterans, and qualified disabled persons are introduced into our workforce and considered for promotional opportunities.