ESL SPECIALIST

Description:

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Requirements:

In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Professional and Scientific Positions, to include the Individual Occupational Requirements (IOR) for the GS-1701, General Education and Training Series.

BASIC REQUIREMENT OR INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT: Applicants have successfully completed a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree that included or was supplemented by major study in education or in a subject-matter field appropriate to the position. NOTE: you MUST submit a copy of your transcript(s) .

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COMBINATION OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Applicants have a combination of education and experience with courses equivalent to a major in education, or in a subject-matter field appropriate to the position, plus appropriate experience or additional course work that provided knowledge comparable to that normally acquired through the successful completion of the 4-year course of study described in A above. NOTE: you MUST submit a copy of your transcript(s) .

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In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below:

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-09 , or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes: 1) knowledge of learning theory, second language acquisition theory, and second language methodology; 2) knowledge of instructional design and materials, development models and principles, and a working knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques of ESL/EFL/ESP; 3) an understanding of second language assessment-theory and procedures; 4) ability to use presentation software and emerging technologies related to curriculum development to produce instructional materials; 5) ability to work independently on projects, keeping up with established deadlines, and milestones; 6) ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing and the ability to analyze problems and develop solutions and providing constructive feedback on materials developed by self and others.

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EDUCATION: Applicants have successfully completed 3 years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work of the position. Note: you MUST submit a copy of your transcript(s).

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COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: Applicants have a combination of experience and education as described above to qualify for this position. The total percentage must equal at least 100%. Note: you MUST submit a copy of your transcript(s).

FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-09 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-11 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:
1. Knowledge of learning theory, second language acquisition theory, and second language methodology.
2. Knowledge of instruction design and materials development models and principles and of the principles, practices and techniques of ESL/EFL/ESP instruction. Understanding of second language assessment - theory and procedures.
3. Ability to use presentation software and emerging technologies related to curriculum development to produce instructional materials - skill in Adobe InDesign, SMART Board technology highly desirable.
4. Ability to work independently on projects keeping up with established deadlines and milestones.
5. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
6. Ability to analyze problems and develop effective solutions and to receive and provide constructive feedback on materials developed by self and others.

PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.