Foreign Language Technical Instructor/Course Developer (FORSCOM)

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ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION Yorktown Systems Group, Inc., and its wholly-owned subsidiaries, are a committed team of dedicated former military and civilian professionals who believe in providing ethical and quality services to Government customers. Our leadership team is composed primarily of Veterans who are now serving in a corporate environment rather than in uniform. Our customer's missions become our own and we are committed to working as a team to achieve success. Because of the depth and experiences of our corporate leadership, we can assure all our customers that "we will do what we say we can do" and will focus on our customer's missions rather than corporate goals. Our business model is based on a personal commitment from our leaders to maintain contact with our customers to continually and consistently gauge our performance. Yorktown Systems Group was founded on the idea that providing quality and ethical services with a laser focus on our customer's goals is an effective long-term business model. Our mission, therefore, is to help our customers meet their requirements and goals. The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because such employee or applicant has inquired about, discussed, or disclosed the compensation of the employee or applicant or another employee or applicant. This provision shall not apply to instances in which an employee who has access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of such employee's essential job functions discloses the compensation of such other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to such information, unless such disclosure is in response to a formal complaint or charge, in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or is consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. The Unconventional, LLC is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Yorktown Systems Group, Inc.

Job Title

Foreign Language Technical Instructor/Course Developer (FORSCOM)

Location

Fort Drum, NY - Fort Drum, NY 13602 US (Primary)

Category

Education

Job Description

Summary:
This position is primarily responsible for developing and/or adapting curriculum for use by others in delivering foreign language instruction to military personnel. This position may occasionally perform foreign language instruction as requested.

Specific duties may include, but are not limited to:

• Develop, revise, and maintain curriculum; provide technical expertise in instructional methodology, tests and measurement, and courseware format guidelines for use by Foreign Language Instructors.
• Assist in maintaining and contributing to a database of relevant Programs of Instruction (POIs) for use by Foreign Language Instructors.
• Provide technical assistance to Foreign Language Instructors, including guidance on how to update lesson plans for currency in alignment with POIs.
• Incorporate new curriculum into the teaching process (for example, develop clarification or examples of application related to the subject matter).
• Develop strategies for instructional delivery combination (e.g., large group, small group or independent learning; instructor-led, student-led, or computer-based; seminar/lecture or hands-on/practical application, blended multilevel classroom) for effective learning.
• Plan and design delivery methods as requested.
• Assist with research and development of instructional products.
• For computer-based learning: plan/design levels of interactivity; research technologies available for implementation; determine platform(s) for delivery; develop storyboards, graphic placement, and narration; test completed products for usability.
• Develop alternative teaching techniques and scenarios for Foreign Language Instructors to maintain high motivation and interest in the subject areas.
• Conduct test analysis and develop or revise test items.
• Perform other duties as required or directed to meet performance requirements, including periodic instruction either of Foreign Language Instructors or military personnel in accordance with approved curriculum to maintain proficiency and to evaluate and develop new instructional techniques/courses.
• Develop materials to support government curriculum development projects.

Job Requirements

Required Qualifications:

• At least 5 years of designing instructional materials for adult learners in relevant foreign language and culture topics.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
• Maintain a minimum ILR 4 in each modality to be taught in the target language, as well as a minimum Interagency Language Roundtable (ILR) L3/R3/S3/W3 in English.
• Maintain expertise in using methods and materials that facilitate proficiency based (refers to ILR scale level of proficiency in a foreign language), as well as the ability to develop authentic materials or modify/repurpose traditional language materials using the ILR Language Skill Level Descriptions to tailor curricula to meet student needs. This includes translation of materials into the target language for instructional purposes and ensuring that materials prepared are at the appropriate level of proficiency.
• Must be familiar with current strategies and theories that address myriad adult learner individual differences (age, sex/gender, education level, experience level, motivation, rank, socioeconomic status, personal history, etc.).
• Possess experience in word processing using foreign fonts, and familiarity with working in a Windows (MS Office) environment. Instructors shall have experience in using templates to create computer assisted instruction lessons in support of their lesson plans or as stand-alone lessons for homework.
• Possess expertise in integrating audio, video, and computer assisted multi-media into the foreign language instructional materials.
• Possess experience in the operation and use of a modern classroom and web-based technologies (such as interactive whiteboards and touchscreens, multi-media players, and WebTools) as curriculum development and teaching resources.
• Work in an office environment and conduct professional tasks such as operate computers, projection technology, smartboards, phones, and other instructional/learning devices and materials.
• Job may entail both standing and sitting for long periods of time with regular breaks.
• Ability to use a computer monitor for extended periods of time.

Clearance: May be required to pass and maintain a favorably adjudicated National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI) investigation

Location: FT Drum, NY

Travel: May be required

Job Type

Full-Time

Exemption Type

Non-Exempt

Travel

Some travel may be required