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HSPT Language Skills Tutor

Baltimore, MD · Remote

$18 - $40/hr

Deep knowledge of HSPT Language Skills section covering punctuation, capitalization, usage ... testing. * Effective Teaching Methods: Ability to identify concepts students commonly struggle with ...

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HSPT Language Skills Tutor

Laurel, MD · Remote

$18 - $40/hr

Deep knowledge of HSPT Language Skills section covering punctuation, capitalization, usage ... testing. * Effective Teaching Methods: Ability to identify concepts students commonly struggle with ...

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HSPT Language Skills Tutor

Rockville, MD · Remote

$18 - $40/hr

Deep knowledge of HSPT Language Skills section covering punctuation, capitalization, usage ... testing. * Effective Teaching Methods: Ability to identify concepts students commonly struggle with ...

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How much do language testing jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 14, 2026, the average hourly pay for language testing in Maryland is $35.79, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $20.61 and $46.72 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are some common challenges faced by professionals in language testing roles, and how can they be addressed?

Professionals in language testing often face challenges such as designing fair and unbiased assessments, ensuring the reliability and validity of tests, and keeping up with evolving linguistic standards. Collaboration with psychometricians, educators, and subject matter experts is crucial in addressing these challenges. Regular training, peer reviews, and staying informed about international testing standards also help maintain test quality and effectiveness.

What is language testing?

Language testing is the process of assessing a person's proficiency or abilities in a particular language. This can include evaluating skills such as speaking, listening, reading, and writing, often for academic, professional, or immigration purposes. Language tests can be standardized or tailored to specific needs, and are used by schools, employers, and government agencies to measure language competence. The results help determine readiness for study, work, or integration in an environment where the target language is used.

What is the difference between Language Testing vs Language Assessment?

AspectLanguage TestingLanguage Assessment
PurposeMeasures proficiency through standardized testsEvaluates language skills for various purposes, including informal and formative assessments
CredentialsOften requires certification in testing standardsMay involve broader qualifications like language teaching or counseling certifications
Work EnvironmentTesting centers, educational institutions, certification bodiesSchools, language programs, corporate training, research settings
Industry UsageUsed for certification, immigration, academic placementUsed for curriculum development, learner evaluation, and placement

While both roles focus on evaluating language skills, Language Testing primarily involves administering standardized exams to measure proficiency, often for certification or official purposes. Language Assessment encompasses a broader range of evaluation methods, including informal and formative assessments used to guide learning and development.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in Language Testing, and why are they important?

To excel in Language Testing, you need expertise in linguistics, test design, and assessment methodologies, often supported by a degree in linguistics, applied linguistics, or a related field. Familiarity with testing platforms, statistical analysis software (such as SPSS or R), and relevant certifications in language assessment are highly valuable. Attention to detail, analytical thinking, and strong communication skills help create fair and effective assessments and facilitate clear reporting of results. These competencies are crucial to ensure the validity, reliability, and impact of language testing in educational or professional contexts.
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Veterinary Medical Officer

Department of Human Services

College Park, MD

$121K/yr

Other

Posted 5 days ago

New

Job description

This position is being filled under a stream-lined hiring authority, Title 21 of the United States Code (21 US Code 379d-3a) as amended by the 21st Century Cures Act of 2016, section 3072 and the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023, Section 3624. The candidate selected for this position will serve under a career or career-conditional appointment and be paid under the provisions of this authority. This position is being recruited based on the Title 21 Pay Table 1, Band C (GS-13 equivalent).Qualifications:In order to qualify for the Veterinary Medical Officer position which falls under the 0701 occupational Series, you must meet the following requirements by 11:59 pm EST on 07/14/2026:
Basic Qualification Requirements:

1. Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or equivalent degree, i.e., Veterinary Medical Doctor (VMD), obtained at a school or college of veterinary medicine accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association Council on Education (AVMA). The AVMA web site, http://www.avma.org(external link), has a listing of all AVMA-accredited veterinary medical schools.
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2. Graduates of foreign veterinary medical schools that are not accredited by the AVMA Council on Education (Refer to AVMA web site, http://www.avma.org(external link)for information about schools in this category) must meet one of the following requirements.

  • Proof of certification of their final transcript by the Educational Commission for Foreign Veterinary Graduates (ECFVG)
  • Possession of a permanent, full, and unrestricted license to practice veterinary medicine in a State, District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States that includes successful completion of the North American Veterinary Licensing Examination (NAVLE) or its predecessors, the National Board Examination (NBE) and the Clinical Competency Test (CCT).
  • Proof that the education obtained in a foreign veterinary medical program is equivalent to that gained in a veterinary medical program that is accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association Council on Education. Under this provision, equivalency is established only if an AVMA-accredited veterinary medical school or college accepts the graduate's final transcript from the foreign veterinary medical school at full value for placement into an advanced degree, postgraduate educational program, or training program (e.g. residency or graduate program).

Graduates of foreign veterinary medical programs must also provide proof of proficiency in the English language by successfully completing one of the nationally and internationally recognized examinations that incorporate assessments of reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills. Examples of examinations that assess mastery of the English language are shown below:

  • Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) - Minimum scores for the TOEFL are 560 for the paper-based version; 220 for the computer-based version; or overall score of 83 for the internet-based version (including 26 or higher in speaking, 26 or higher in listening, and 17 or higher in writing). For the computer-based and paper-based test versions, applicants must also complete the Test of Spoken English (TSE) and the Test of Written English (TWE). Minimum required scores are 55 for the TSE and 5.5 for the TWE;
  • Academic tests (listening, writing, and speaking) offered by the International English Language Testing System (IELTS). Applicants must achieve a minimum overall band score of 7.0, with at least 7.0 in speaking, 6.5 in listening, and 6.0 in writing;

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  • Canadian Academic English Language Assessment (CAEL). Applicants must achieve a minimum overall band score of 70, with at least 60 in speaking, 60 in listening, and 50 in writing.

AND IN ADDITION TO MEETING THE BASIC REQUIREMENTS OUTLINED ABOVE, APPLICANTS MUST ALSO MEET ONE OF THE FOLLOWING MINIMUM YEARS OF EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS.
Must have DVM degree and have 0 years of comparable experience providing advice and guidance on regulations, laws, or guidelines impacting the care and medical treatment of animal drugs, animal foods, medicated feeds, or devices.

NOTE: Applicants must submit all relevant transcripts that demonstrate you possess the required education to meet the Basic Qualifications.Education:Pay careful attention to the Qualifications and Education sections to identify vacancies where a transcript is required. Even if you hold a similar position or are a current employee, you are not exempt from transcript requirements.
TRANSCRIPTS: Positions which are scientific or technical in nature often have very specific educational requirements. You must submit an official transcript, unofficial transcript, or a list including courses, grades earned, completion dates, and quarter and semester hours earned.
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities, see the Foreign Education section below for additional requirements.
Electronic Transcript Caution: If you have obtained your transcripts electronically, the file might contain security measures that could prevent our application system from reading the file. Therefore, you should consider asking the institution to provide the file in a non-secured electronic format. Alternatively, you could scan or take a photo of the printed copy of the transcript. If your uploaded transcript cannot be read by our system, you may receive consideration and credit for the information we can access.
Foreign Education: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit the U.S. Department of Education website for Foreign Education Evaluation.
To be acceptable, the foreign credential evaluation must include/describe at a minimum, the following information: (1) The type of education received by the applicant; (2) The level of education in relation to the U.S. education system, and state that its comparability recommendations follow the general guidelines of the International Evaluation Standards Council; (3) The content of the applicant's educational program earned abroad, and the standard obtained; (4) The status of the awarding foreign school's recognition and legitimacy in its home country's education system; and (5) Any other information of interest such as what the evaluation service did to obtain this information, the qualifications of the evaluator, and any indications as to other problems such as forgery.
Note: Some positions require the completion of specific courses or a specified number of credit hours. Therefore, the foreign credential evaluation should provide information similar to that of an official transcript, to include a list of the courses taken, quarter and/or semester hours awarded, the cumulative grade point average (GPA), honors received, if any, date degree awarded.
Applicants can request an evaluation from a member organization of one of the two national associations of credential evaluation services listed below:
  1. National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES)
  2. Association of International Credentials Evaluators (AICE)
Credential evaluations are not free, and applicants are responsible for the cost of the selected service.
For more information about this requirement, please visit the U.S. Department of Education website for Foreign Education Evaluation.Employment Type: OTHER

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