The Center for Applied Linguistics (CAL) is recruiting individuals to rate responses to a writing test for adult learners of English
Raters will receive $175 for participating in a one-day rating session, in-person at CAL in Washington, DC.
When:
- Friday, February 21, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
- Lunch will be provided
Where:
- CAL, 4646 40th Street NW, Washington, DC. A five-minute walk from the Tenleytown-AU Metro Station (Red Line)
Compensation:
- $175 for participating in the one-day rating session
Serving as a rater will involve attending the one-day rating session at CAL and doing the following:
- Signing a non-disclosure agreement and maintaining test security
- Participating in rater training
- Completing and passing a rater quiz (can be attempted more than once)
- Rating assigned Writing tasks
All training and rating will take place at CAL during the one-day session.
Item Writer Requirements
- Availability to attend the full rating session at CAL on February 21 from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
- High level of English proficiency
- Ability to enter scores electronically into MS Excel and navigate online filesharing systems
Desired qualifications:
- Experience rating Writing tests
- Experience working with beginning-level adult English language learners
- Familiarity with adult ESL curriculum and instruction for such learners
- Completed or current graduate studies in a related field (e.g., linguistics, TESOL)
Next Steps:
- Complete a Rater application: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2020AdultESLWritingRater
- Selected raters will be asked to submit a resume
Deadline for applications: Monday, February 3