PGLS is looking for a Swedish Temporary Language Tester for a short term assignment at the School of Language Studies at the Foreign Service Institute. Assignment dates October
Temporary Tester for Swedish language proficiency examinations interacting with the examinee in Swedish either facetoface or by digital video. The FSI language proficiency test rates the examinees skills in reading and speaking. The Tester provides information to an Examiner about the examinees performance on various parts of the test and about the content of the texts used and assists with the selection and/or preparation of reading test materials.
Must be certified as a Tester by FSI LTU within the first 4 months of start date.
May participate in the creation and piloting of new materials and tasks to be used in language testing.
May participate in the production of audio or video materials for use in conjunction with LTU testing training.
Collaborate with COR ACOR GTM and/or others to lead the reviewing and editing of foreign language and/or English in testing materials.
Adhere to all copyright guidelines and restrictions and follow FSI and SLS procedures regarding copyright.
Adhere to all guidelines and follow all procedures regarding testing material security and safeguarding test score data.
English proficiency of S3 or higher (ILR scale) in speaking documented and certified through an approved thirdparty vendor provided prior to an inperson screening. If documentation of English level is not provided the Language Testing Unit will conduct language screening to determine if the candidate meets general professional proficiency.
Native language proficiency of S4/R4 or higher (ILR scale) in speaking and reading documented and certified through an approved thirdparty vendor provided before an inperson screening. If documentation of native language level is not provided the Language Testing Unit will conduct language screening to determine if the candidate meets advanced professional proficiency.
Knowledge of basic computer skills: e.g. email Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with online meeting software (Zoom Skype MS Teams) etcetera.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience conducting proficiencybased tests (e.g. DLAB ACTFL OPI) in one or more foreign languages tested at FSI.
BA/BS MA/MS or PhD in language testing evaluation and measurement educational assessment applied linguistics second language acquisition or related field.
Experience in designing and/or selecting testing materials.
Experience with online delivery systems used to administer proficiencybased exams.
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