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Foreign Language Teacher (Spanish)

Department of the Army
U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command
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Summary

About the Position:
The Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center (DLIFLC) offers foreign language instruction in more than two dozen languages on a schedule that extends throughout the year. Courses are taught six hours per day, five days a week, with the exception of federal holidays and training holidays. Faculty work on teaching teams consisting of six members. A typical eight-hour day includes teaching four to six hours and other duties such as class preparation, adapting teaching materials, checking homework, administering and grading tests. The work schedule is a 40-hour work week, Monday-Friday 7:45 am to 4:45 pm. The duration of courses range between four to six weeks, depending on the difficulty of the language.

Faculty and staff assigned to any areas of the Continuing Education (CE) School are required to travel frequently to various locations for unknown durations. Travel is a critical aspect of this job.

These positions are in the excepted service. Employment in the excepted service does not confer competitive status for other jobs in the federal civil service.

The position expiration date (not to exceed) may be extended based on workload and funding and not subject to the 4 year limit for competitive service.

Who May Apply: APPLICATIONS ARE ACCEPTED FROM U.S CITIZENS AND NON U.S CITIZENS.

Overview

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Open & closing dates
08/28/2017 to 09/15/2017
Salary
$58,660 to - $99,527 per year
Pay scale & grade
AD 04
Location
Few vacancies in the following location:
San Antonio, TX
Few vacancies
Travel Required
Occasional travel - Temporary Duty (TDY) 15%
Relocation expenses reimbursed
Yes—Permanent Change of Station (PCS) may be authorize if it is in the best interest of the Government.
Appointment type
Temporary - Excepted Service NTE
Work schedule
Full-time - Full Time
Service
Supervisory status
No
Announcement number
WTEY17FPS2004661SPANISH
Control number
478018400

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Duties

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Serves as a Language Teacher for the Extension Programs Division of the Directorate of Continuing Education in a Language Teaching Detachment (LTD) location other than the Monterey Peninsula. In a learner-centered, proficiency-oriented approach to the teaching post-basic curriculum to professional military linguists, the instructor use appropriate real-world, higher-level proficiency activities and FLO-related tasks. Day-to-day responsibilities include preparation for instruction, collecting and adapting teaching materials, correcting homework, assessing student performance, and counseling students. Teaches customized maintenance and enhancement foreign language courses with the primary goal of improving learners' foreign language proficiency. Works in concert with other faculty and staff in a multi-agency organization. Embraces and exemplifies teamwork and professionalism. Analyzes program effectiveness and student performance. Develops new materials and adapts existing materials. Candidates must demonstrate a solid knowledge in theories, methods, and techniques in foreign language teaching, testing and curriculum development. Candidates must be willing to work flexible hours and travel to other LTD locations where his/her particular language is taught.   Native language proficiency in all skills is required, in addition to strong English communicative skills. Familiarity with sound foreign language teaching methodology, knowledge of learner variables,experience with foreign language curriculum development and knowledge of the government Language Proficiency Scale are essential qualifying factors. Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI) and Diagnostic Assessment (DA) certification is desirable; however, if the candidate is not currently certified, completion of OPI & DA training will be necessary.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Ability to speak, read, and write fluently in Spanish.
  • Must successfully pass NAC (National Agency Check)

Other Requirements: Click here for expanded definitions.

  • Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
  • You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
  • You will be required to provide proof of work authorization.  
  • One year trial/probationary period may be required.
  • Direct Deposit of Pay is Required.

 

Qualifications

In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below.  Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application.  Additional information about transcripts is in this document.

Experience required:

Must be familiar with or capable of learning the operation of Windows-based desktop computers, to include word processing, PowerPoint, working with the Internet, and simple database management. The candidate may be expected to teach a flexible schedule and/or be asked on occasion to travel on MTT missions. The candidate must be able to use Smart Board technology in the classroom and work in a team environment that include both DLIFLC and non-DLIFLC members. Experience with foreign language curriculum development is desirable. Must be willing to learn and integrate technology to enhance language instructional program. 

POSITIONS WILL BE FILLED AT ONE OF THESE RANKS

  • Assistant Professor (indicated as level 04)

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR: Doctoral degree in any discipline; OR

Master's degree with a major or minor in Foreign Language Education, Teaching English as a Second/Foreign Language (TESOL/TEFL), linguistics, Language (English included), Literature, Education, Educational Psychology, Educational Technology, Translation & Interpretation, Cross-Cultural Studies, or Educational Administration; OR

Bachelor's degree in any discipline and two years of directly related work.

DIRECTLY RELATED WORK: Is defined as formal classroom instruction of a language foreign to the student at the high school level or above. Formal classroom instruction normally includes activities such as class preparation, modifications, testing, tutoring, and counseling in a structured, educational environment.

If selected, applicant must pass a language proficiency test.

LANGUAGE EVALUATION: The minimum English proficiency is a Level 2 in speaking. The minimum proficiency for the language to be taught is a Level 3 in speaking. If a dialect is required, the minimum proficiency is also a Level 3. The proficiency levels are defined by the Interagency Language Roundtable (ILR) level descriptions can be viewed at http://www.govtilr.org. Failure of any portion of the language tests will disqualify applicants for a period of 6 months. Applicants may re-apply after 6 months. Upon subsequent selection, retesting is only allowed once.

Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you may qualify if your education meets the definitions below: 

 

Education requirements as stated above must be obtained from an accredited U.S. college or university. Accredited U.S. schools are those recognized by the Department of Education. For additional information, please go to the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) and the U.S. Department of Education websites at http://www.opm.gov/qualifications and http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html.

Foreign education must be evaluated for U.S. equivalency in order to be considered for this position. You must include this information with your application package.

 

Additional information

  • Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
  • Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
  • This position is located at San Antonio, TX.
  • Permanent Change of Station (PCS) is may be authorize. 
  • Career Program (CP-32).  
  • How you will be evaluated

    You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

    Your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.

    Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP).  If you are a Federal employee in the competitive service and your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority.  See Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) for more information.  Additional information about the program is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website.

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