The International Center for Language Studies (ICLS) is a woman-owned, independent language school based in Washington, DC, which is now celebrating 50 years of delivering high-quality training in ESL and over 85 different foreign languages. The ICLS mission is to offer student-centered language programs that develop authentic target language use, focus on individual goals, and enable students to be successful in a global environment.

ICLS is contracted by Department of State's Foreign Service Institute (FSI) to provide high quality teachers, testers, examiners, raters, curriculum developers, and other admin staff to support the School of Language Studies (SLS) at FSI. Should you be interested in joining ICLS project team at FSI, please answer the following questions to better match you for the right labor category and upload your most updated resume.

Duties:

• With minimal direction and maximum coordination from the COR, ACOR, or GTM, lead groups in the development of language training materials or SLS-relevant reference materials and/or in the development of SLS-relevant instructional research and development following the SLS model.
• With minimal direction and maximum coordination from the COR, ACOR, or GTM, manage the development and implementation of new specialized language training programs for domestic and overseas use. Assist other language professionals, in a mentoring role, by, among other things, developing models that reflect "best practices" experience in Washington and around the world. Actively encourage the wider use of innovative training models, e.g., distance learning, multimedia learning systems, guided self-study, coaching, exploiting a local language environment, and tutoring.
• With minimal direction and maximum coordination from the COR, ACOR, or GTM, lead groups in the development of SLS-relevant staff training projects or undertake training development on own, including, but not limited to, design and execution of workshops for SLS staff. Training projects may involve coaching, mentoring or classroom observation as required.
• With minimal direction and maximum coordination from the COR, ACOR, or GTM, collaborate with the Division of Curriculum, Student and Staff Development to draft all required documents in the curriculum development project approval process, and provide status updates on approved projects as directed.