Primary Chinese Linguist - Instruction/Testing with Security Clearance

Overview SOS International LLC (SOSi) is seeking a Primary Chinese Linguist - Instruction/Testing in Northern Virginia. In this role you will provide language instruction in a professional environment with responsibility for lesson planning, delivery, and assessment of learning. Strong inter-personal and communications skills are a must to supportively engage with adult students. Essential Job Duties * Deliver instruction to students ranging on a starting level from 0 to 3 to raise their proficiency level on the Interagency Language Roundtable (ILR). * Execute the full cycle of lesson development/planning, instruction, and student assessment. * Develop lesson plans for appropriate for beginners, intermediate, and advanced classes. * Facilitate classes focused on real-world scenarios to develop student's skills in speaking, listening, and reading for both social and professional situations. * Provide students with constructive feedback. Consult and collaborate with customers on organization needs to further student success. * Assess students' learning and proficiency levels base in the ILR scale. Minimum Requirements * Bachelor's Degree. * The federal government requires all linguists on this contract to obtain and maintain a security clearance. This security clearance requires U.S. citizenship. * Prior to beginning work, candidates must complete the process for a fully adjudicated TS/SCI (with poly) security clearance. SOSi will sponsor qualified candidates for clearance. * Minimum of three years of experience in the foreign language instruction, assessing student proficiency, developing instructional curricula, and integrating current technology and cultural understanding. * Possess excellent English written and verbal communication skills. Competency will be determined by a standardized exam which must be completed as part of the application process. * Possess native or near native competency in Chinese (Mandarin). Competency will be determined by standardized language exams which must be completed as part of the application process. * Experience in using SharePoint and Microsoft Office. Preferred Qualifications * Active in-scope TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph. * Bachelor's or Master's degree in Education, Language, or a related field. * Overseas experience related to or utilizing Chinese (Mandarin) language. * Versed in multiple teaching methods to support students' varied learning abilities and styles. * Subject matter expertise in International Relations, Counter-terrorism, Economics, Legal/Law, Military, Narcotics, Science & Technology, Literature, and Cross-cultural studies are highly desirable. Work Environment * Office environment. * Full-time onsite work. No remote work possible. Working at SOSi All interested individuals will receive consideration and will not be discriminated against for any reason.