Job Announcement: Educational Testing Service

English & Applied Linguistics: Rank Open, Educational Testing Service, Telecommute

Employer:		Educational Testing Service Scoring http://www.ets.org
Rank or Title:		Rank Open
Linguistic Field(s):		Applied Linguistics
Language Specialty:		English
LL Issue:		18.3301
Date Posted:		07-Nov-2007
Job Description:		Join the TOEIC (R) Speaking and Writing Program The TOEIC test is the world's leading test of English-language proficiency in the international workplace. It measures the everyday English skills of people working in an international environment. ETS is launching the TOEIC Speaking and Writing Tests and is currently seeking qualified raters. Rater Qualifications To be an ETS TOEIC Rater, you must: - Currently reside in the United States and hold a bachelor's degree or above from an accredited college or university - Have experience teaching English as a Second Language (ESL) at the high school, college, or adult-learning level - Be a U.S. citizen, resident alien or authorized to work for remuneration in the U.S. - Submit TOEFL (R), TOEIC (R) or TSE (R) scores if you are a nonnative English speaker who has lived in the U.S. for less than two years * TOEFL - Test of English as a Foreign Language (TM) * TOEIC - Test of English for International Communication (TM) * TSE - Test of Spoken English (TM) - Possess computer skills and have access to a secure, high-speed Internet connection - Be able to maintain confidentiality and security - Have a willingness to learn and follow procedures - Be available for training and scoring Rater Tasks: - Raters will score spoken or written constructed responses for the TOEIC test using a secured computer from their home or office. - Raters will evaluate examinees’ responses by using ETS's Online Scoring Network (OSN) system. Rater Training: Approved TOEIC raters will self-train using the online tutorial followed by certification. Successful certification for the operational version of TOEIC (called STOEIC) is required to become a rater. Certified raters will be eligible to score the practice test (TOEIC), operational test (STOEIC), and institutional test (ITOEIC). Work Schedule and Compensation: TOEIC rating sessions will be scheduled on a monthly basis. Raters will work in four- or eight-hour increments and earn $15 per hour. Raters are invited to score based upon test administrations and volumes. How to apply: For more information and to apply online, please visit our website and select the "Scoring Opportunities" link found beneath the 'On Our Site' locater. Scroll down to the TOEIC "Frequently Asked Questions" and "Application" Link. You may also submit your résumé to the application address listed below. Applicants with qualifying credentials will be notified by e-mail.
Application Deadline:		Open until filled
Application Email:		Toeflrater@ets.org
Application URL:		http://www.ets.org/portal/site/ets/menuitem.c988ba0e5dd572bada20bc47c3
Contact Information:		Eronmwon Balogun click here to access email