Job Title: Sr. Command Language Instructor
Job Category: Language Services
Time Type: Full time
Minimum Clearance Required to Start: Secret
Employee Type: Regular
Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10%
Type of Travel: Local
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The Opportunity:
Serve as an Instructor of Spanish at US Southern Command responsible for teaching Spanish at the Basic, Intermediate and Advanced levels in both a classroom setting and one-on-one. Organize command-sponsored cultural events and familiarization activities.
Responsibilities:
- Classroom Instruction: Plan and conduct Spanish language classes using a variety of teaching techniques to develop students’ listening, reading, speaking, and writing skills.
- Curriculum Development: Create and adapt training materials, integrate instructional technology, and use online learning resources to support independent study.
- Assessment & Evaluation: Administer weekly quizzes and formal assessments, provide informal feedback, and conduct monthly written progress reports to supervisors.
- Student Support: Adjust teaching methods to individual learning styles and professional needs and address any identified learning or performance issues.
- Collaboration: Work with other instructors in a team-teaching or rotation format and collaborate on program-related matters under the guidance of supervisors.
- Grading & Correction: Provide special assistance, homework correction, and grading as part of the daily teaching load.
- Lesson Planning: Prepare detailed lesson plans aligned with DLIFLC’s teaching standards and the ILR/ACTFL proficiency frameworks,
- Classroom Management: Apply strategies for managing a diverse student body, including student-centered, project-based, and task-based instruction.
- Technology Integration: Maximize the use of instructional technology and online platforms (e.g., Zoom, Teams, WebEx) for teaching and assessment,
- Professional Development: Complete mandatory faculty development courses, including the Common Faculty Development Instructor Course and the DLIFLC Instructor Certification Course, to meet Army and DLIFLC teaching standards.
Qualifications:
Required:
- Current SECRET security clearance. Be eligible for a Top Secret/Specialized Compartmented Information clearance.
- Possess near-native proficiency in reading, writing, speaking and listening at Interagency Language Roundtable (ILR) Level 3 for Spanish and English. The ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing.
- Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent in language education, linguistics, international relations or a related discipline.
- At least 20 years’ experience as a Spanish instructor, 10 of which as part of a larger faculty or department.
- A current Tourist Passport with an expiration date more than 6 months away.
Desired:
- Experience teaching at the Defense Language Institute or in an affiliated program using DLI curricula or techniques.
- Experience teaching or training US military personnel in Spanish language.
- A master’s degree or higher (or foreign equivalent) in language education, linguistics, international relations or a related discipline.
- Experience serving as part of a military operational staff to include component or combatant commands
- A fundamental understanding of Program Management Office operations and management.
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What You Can Expect:
A culture of integrity.
At CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member, you’ll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customer’s missions and driven by a higher purpose – to ensure the safety of our nation.
An environment of trust.
CACI values the unique contributions that every employee brings to our company and our customers - every day. You’ll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality.
A focus on continuous growth.
Together, we will advance our nation's most critical missions, build on our lengthy track record of business success, and find opportunities to break new ground — in your career and in our legacy.
Pay Range:
There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits.
The proposed salary range for this position is:
$82,100-$172,400
CACI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.
