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| Title | CAL Research Assistants |
| Body | From: "Hsiao Liu" Washington, DC The Center for Applied Linguistics (CAL) has two full time research assistantships available in the Language Testing Division, for September 1, 2003 to August 31, 2004. (Additional opportunities may be available depending upon funding.) Salary is $34,000 to $40,000 per annum, depending upon qualifications. Responsibilities: Coordination and research support to the WIDA Project. The WIDA Project will develop a test of English language proficiency for students in K-12 classrooms learning English as a second language. The project requires developing assessments covering all language modalities: speaking, listening, reading, and writing; training personnel who will administer and score the assessments; and pilot testing those assessments. Primary responsibilities will be: * Assisting in correspondence and coordination between the Project Manager, other project staff, item writers, and advisers * Assembling, organizing, querying, and reporting project data using database management software * Assisting in developing, reviewing, and revising test items and forms * Assisting in the preparation of training materials * Scheduling, arranging, and conducting training sessions Qualifications: MA Degree in Elementary or Secondary Education, English as a Second Language, Linguistics or related field. Must have K-12 classroom experience, preferably in situations dealing with ESL learners; excellent word processing skills, preferably in Word; at least rudimentary skills in using Excel, Access and Powerpoint; and excellent English speaking and writing skills. Knowledge of language testing and statistics a plus. Must be flexible, organized, attentive to detail, and have excellent interpersonal skills. Must be able to negotiate tasks running simultaneously. Must be available for occasional travel to meetings or conferences. To apply, send letter and resume to: Center for Applied Linguistics ATTN: Recruitment 03-08 4646 40th Street, NW Washington, D.C. 20016-1859 Or email: ann@cal.org |
| Source | Center for Applied Linguistics |
| Inputdate | 2003-07-16 12:48:00 |
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