Farsi Instructor
Description
idos Intel Sector
highly skilled and motivated Farsi Instructor
foreign language instruction
, advanced knowledge of adult learning methodologies, and a commitment to excellence. You will play a key role in delivering language training, conducting proficiency testing, and shaping the next generation of linguistically prepared professionals.
Why Join Leidos?
- Be part of a mission-focused team
serving national security priorities.
- Leverage your
linguistic and cultural fluency
to shape high-impact training.
- Grow your career in a supportive environment with
opportunities for advancement
Responsibilities Include
As a Language Instructor, you will:
- Deliver 3-5 hours of daily instruction
in courses ranging from
ILR levels 0-3
.
- Complete training and become a
certified language tester
3-4 language proficiency assessments weekly
.
- The position is responsible for
instructing students in speaking a foreign language
understanding the culture
of the area or country to teach culture through communication.
- Instructors must be able to
develop class materials and training aids
to meet customized student needs.
- The contract linguist instructor(s) shall have
strong foreign language skills
and will work under the direction of experienced senior trained instructors.
- It is also important that candidates are
familiar with current events in the countries
where the foreign languages are spoken.
- Once on the program, contract linguist instructors are required to
receive specific sponsor training
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree
in education, foreign language, or linguistics with
8- 12 years of prior relevant experience
Master's degree
2 - 10 years
substituted in lieu of a degree
.
- Minimum of
10 years of adult teaching
Team Teaching
experience a plus.
- Must score
90%
English test
.
- Must score
Senior level
.
- Degree must be obtained either
in the U.S.
or in a country where the target language is natively spoken.
- Proficient in
MS Office and basic internet research
.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills in both English and the foreign language.
•
Language Proficiency Requirements
- Must pass a LEIDOS/ accepted commercial testing vendors-administered translation test
(3 hours) with a score of
4 or higher
.
- Must achieve a minimum of
5/5/5
Security Clearance Requirement
- An active TS/SCI security clearance with a polygraph
. Candidates must also be
eligible for a security clearance upgrade.
- Clearance must be
fully adjudicated
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience within the U.S. Intelligence Community, military, or law enforcement
.
- Ability to communicate fluently and professionally in
multiple languages
is highly desirable.
- Prior exposure to
cryptologic or national security environments
a plus.
- Linguists who are proficient in
multiple languages
Ready to Make an Impact?
embark on a rewarding career
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