European Portuguese

FedSys, Inc.

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The ideal candidate will perform in the role of a European Portuguese Instructor with the required teaching experience and learning methodology. You will need to have excellent language skills and work under the direction of experienced trainers. Instructors will provide 3 to 5 hours of instruction daily in course related material at S/L/R from 0 to 3. In addition to your teaching curriculum the ideal candidate will engage in tester training to become a certified language tester and conduct 3 to 4 languages per week. All instructors must be able to develop class materials, training aids to meet the needs for your classes. This position has the responsibility to instruct students in speaking a foreign language and assimilate the country and its surroundings in order to teach the culture through concise communication. Lastly, you will be required to ensure professional performance during working hours.

Requirements

Near native proficiency in reading, writing and speaking in European Portuguese
Near native proficiency in reading, writing and speaking in English
Good understanding and familiarity with current events where the regional dialects are spoken.
Bachelor’s degree or higher in Education or Language preferred
At least two years of teaching, or 8 to 12 years of prior relevant experience.
Language Testing
Course Design
Content Management
Editing and Quality Control of language products
Summarizing/Gisting while drawing upon linguistic or cultural expertise
Writing reports
Selection in various media
Must possess an active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph.
Must be a U.S. Citizen

Responsibilities

Provide 3 to 5 hours of instruction daily in course related material at S/L/R from 0 to 3.
Engage in tester training to become a certified language tester.
Conduct 3 to 4 languages per week.
Develop class materials and training aids to meet the needs for your classes.
Instruct students in speaking a foreign language and assimilate the country and its surroundings in order to teach the culture through concise communication.
Ensure professional performance during working hours.
Interact with both internal and external customers to include members of FedSys Senior Management and the US Interagency Community.
Take a Basic English Test (BET) (one hour).
Pass a Translation Assessment (TA).
Take and pass Speaking/Listening/Reading S/L/R each o/a three hours.
Pass a background and drug screening.
Obtain and maintain the required clearance for the duration of your employment.