Italian – Language Instruction/Testing

SOSi • Reston, VA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

SOSi is seeking an Italian Instructor in Northern Virginia. In this role you will provide language instruction in a professional environment with responsibility for lesson planning, delivery, and assessment of learning. Strong inter-personal and communications skills are a must to supportively engage with adult students.

Requirements

• The federal government requires all linguists on this contract to obtain and maintain a security clearance. This security clearance requires U.S. citizenship. Prior to beginning work, candidates must complete the process for a fully adjudicated TS/SCI (with poly) security clearance. SOSi will sponsor qualified candidates for clearance.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Language, or a related field.
• Minimum of five years of recent experience in the foreign language instruction for adults/university students, assessing student proficiency, developing instructional curricula, and integrating current technology and cultural understanding.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Italian history, culture, politics, and economy.
• Possess excellent English written and verbal communication skills. Competency will be determined by a standardized exam which must be completed as part of the application process.
• Possess native or near native competency in Italian (minimum ILR scores: SLR 5, TA 3). Competency will be determined by standardized language exams which must be completed as part of the application process.
• Experience in using foreign language learning technology and teaching methodologies.

Nice To Haves

• Existing, active, in-scope TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph.
• Master's degree in Education, Language, or a related field.
• Overseas experience related to or utilizing Italian language.
• Versed in multiple teaching methods to support students’ varied learning abilities and styles.
• Subject matter expertise in International Relations, Economics, Legal/Law, Military, Literature, and Cross-cultural studies are highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver instruction to students ranging on a starting level from 0 to 3 to raise their proficiency level on the Interagency Language Roundtable (ILR).
• Execute the full cycle of lesson development/planning, instruction, and student assessment.
• Develop lesson plans for appropriate for beginners, intermediate, and advanced classes.
• Facilitate classes focused on real-world scenarios (including practical knowledge of applicable culture, history, politics, and economy) to develop student's skills in speaking, listening, and reading for both social and professional situations.
• Provide students with constructive feedback.
• Consult and collaborate with customers on organization needs to further student success.
• Assess students’ learning and proficiency levels base in the ILR scale.
• Complete customer specific training and instructor certifications.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level