Speech and Language Pathology Director plans and directs the operations of an organization's audiology and speech therapy functions to ensure effective operation and compliance with regulatory standards. Designs policies and processes to ensure efficient service delivery and promote best practices. Being an Speech and Language Pathology Director develops and implements long-term strategic plans and objectives for audiology and speech therapy programs in alignment with the organization's overall objectives. Provides leadership and oversight to the development and expansion of programs or service offerings. Additionally, Speech and Language Pathology Director evaluates program design, assessment tools, and treatment protocols and researches advancements in the field. Develops and manages the budget to allocate resources to support staffing, equipment, and other program needs. Monitors operational and financial metrics to measure the achievement of organizational objectives. Negotiates and selects vendor proposals and manages vendors to maintain inventories and adhere to budgets. May require a master's degree in audiology or speech pathology. Requires State License based on Clinical Specialty. Typically reports to senior management. The Speech and Language Pathology Director manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. To be an Speech and Language Pathology Director typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
POSITION OVERVIEW
Full-time summer employment from mid June – mid August
Responsible for all academic aspects of the EFL summer camp program
Supervises EFL teachers and company curriculum
Expect to work 40 hours per week
REQUIRED SKILLS
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent
Positive attitude
Enthusiasm
Excellent organization skills
Prior ESL/EFL experience
MLA (Move Language Ahead) is an industry leader in providing safe, educational, and cultural vacations to students from around the world. Each year thousands of students travel with MLA as part of our short-term English as a foreign language (EFL) programs. Along with our proprietary EFL curriculum, we also provide our students with great excursions featuring some of the most popular historical and tourist destinations across the country.
The MLA ESL Director of Studies (DoS) is a part-time, seasonal position (mid-June to mid-August) with Move Language Ahead, which is the trade name for Study World Corporation. The ESL Director of Studies works under the direct supervision of the Director of Academics for USA programs. The EFL Director of Studies is hired to supervise the delivery of five levels of MLA EFL curriculum by EFL Instructors to international high school students attending a two-week or three-week cultural immersion program. The EFL Director of Studies must liaise with the group leaders (International chaperones) in matters of curriculum, placement and classroom pedagogy. They will also be required to communicate with the MLA Center Director regarding students and scheduled program activities.
All Study World Corporation employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to the start of the contract unless a medical or religious exemption is approved. Newly hired employees will be required to provide proof of their COVID-19 vaccination.
LOCATION
Ramapo College
505 Ramapo Valley Road
Mahwah, NJ 07430
DATES
The MLA EFL Director of Studies is expected to commit to and be available for the entire program. Absence during the small window of contact with the students is detrimental to the program.
June 23, 2024 – August 14, 2024*
*Contract dates may vary to meet the needs of the program
Classes are taught Monday through Saturday (occasionally on Sunday) in 90-minute sections for a total of 15 hours per week. Morning lessons are scheduled from 10:00 a.m. to 1:15 p.m.; afternoon lessons are scheduled from 2:15 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. The EFL Director of Studies is required to be present during all lessons as well as additional office hours as necessary.
PLEASE NOTE: Schedule and sessions dates are subject to change depending on the needs of the program. The DoS must also take part in mandatory training prior to the opening of the center
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND EXPERIENCE
EFL Director of Studies must have a Bachelor's degree or equivalent along with prior ESL/EFL related experience and must represent MLA Move Language Ahead values and model those values to subordinates and colleagues.
Required skills include:
Excellent communication (verbal and written); organization, and attention to detail
Self-motivation
Ability to multi-task
Ability to maintain organization of classes, students, and program curriculum
Ability to use program curriculum to deliver excursion-based lessons
Ability to use and supplement program curriculum to facilitate project/task-based learning
Ability to work under pressure
Ability to effectively use Microsoft Word and Excel
Ability to be pleasant, polite, and cooperative with fellow employees, vendors, and guests
Preferred qualifications include:
Prior ESL/EFL teaching experience
Master’s Degree
The completion of a satisfactory background check and child abuse clearance is required.
KEY POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES
Pre-Program
Attend all required training/orientation meetings prior to the start of a session
Become familiar with MLA EFL curriculum and MLA Boards
Review the program schedules
Assist the Director of Academics with EFL Instructor induction and orientation
Oversee the set-up and distribution of the EFL Instructor iPads (if necessary)
Assigning of classes
Review results of the online placement test to correctly place the students in up to five levels of EFL instruction
Create class rosters and attendance sheets based on placement testing results using the MLA Boards
Participate in the induction presentation to orient the students to the campus including classrooms, computer labs, library, etc.
Conduct a meeting with the students’ group leaders in order to discuss the academic program, placement test procedure and evaluative process
Daily Instruction
Maintain a safe and professional environment suitable for teaching young students
Schedule classroom teachers and ensure that they are on duty at the appropriate times
Coordinate any and all changes in classroom locations and ensure that teachers and students begin daily instruction promptly and in an organized manner using the MLA Boards
Keep records of daily student attendance through the MLA Boards and report absences to the Center Director
Occasionally observe classroom instruction to ensure that site provided curriculum and in-house materials are being used appropriately to instruct the students
Hold weekly meetings with instructors to discuss the program as well as provide academic support
Be available to discuss any student-related issues with the student's group leaders
Be prepared to substitute in the classroom in case of EFL Instructor absence
Final Assessment / Graduation
Supervise the completion of final feedback and assessment for each student
Coordinate the graduation ceremony with the Center Director
Process and ensure the accuracy of students’ graduation certificates
Supervisory Responsibilities
Direct supervisory responsibility includes the authority to effectively recommend, hire, suspend, recall, discharge, assign, reward or discipline subordinate employees
Maintain accurate records of subordinate attendance, performance, and discipline
Oversee the collection and inventory of the EFL Instructor iPads
COMPENSATION
The EFL Director of Studies position is classified as exempt and will receive a weekly salary commensurate with the successful candidate’s education and experience. This position does provide housing and full board.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Do the essential functions of this job require lifting? Yes
If yes, how many pounds? 15 lbs.
Do the essential functions of this job require standing? No
Do the essential functions of this job require walking up stairs? No
Do the essential functions of this job require stretching? No
Do the essential functions of this job require bending? No
AFFIRMATIVE ACTION STATEMENT
MLA Move Language Ahead is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer dedicated to excellence through diversity and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, handicap/disability, Vietnam-era/disabled veteran status, gender identity or expression, or any other non-job-related criteria.
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