Senior Japanese LinguistLanguage Instruction/Testing

Sos Ministries • Reston, VA

376d • Remote

About The Position

The Senior Japanese Linguist-Language Instruction/Testing role at SOS International LLC involves providing language instruction to adult students in a professional setting. The position requires lesson planning, delivery, and assessment of learning outcomes, with a focus on enhancing students' proficiency in Japanese across various levels. Strong interpersonal and communication skills are essential for engaging effectively with students and collaborating with organizational stakeholders.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Education, Language, or a related field.
• U.S. citizenship required for security clearance.
• Minimum of five years of experience in foreign language instruction, assessing student proficiency, developing instructional curricula, and integrating current technology and cultural understanding.
• Excellent English written and verbal communication skills, assessed through a standardized exam.
• Native or near-native competency in Japanese, assessed through standardized language exams.
• Experience in using SharePoint and Microsoft Office.

Nice To Haves

• 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 Japanese language.
• Versed in multiple teaching methods to support students' varied learning abilities and styles.
• Subject matter expertise in International Relations, Counter-terrorism, Economics, Legal/Law, Military, Narcotics, Science & Technology, Literature, and Cross-cultural studies.

Responsibilities

• Deliver instruction to students ranging from starting levels 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 appropriate for beginners, intermediate, and advanced classes.
• Facilitate classes focused on real-world scenarios to develop students' skills in speaking, listening, and reading for both social and professional situations.
• Provide students with constructive feedback and consult with customers on organizational needs to further student success.
• Assess students' learning and proficiency levels based on the ILR scale.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Administrative and Support Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree