Part-Time Bilingual/ESL Tester

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

• The Tester assists the Bilingual/ESL Language Placement Center in the testing of students new to the district who speak a language other than English and provides assistance to the schools throughout the school year.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent

SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Demonstrates proficiency in oral and written English and Spanish or English and Vietnamese.
• Knowledge of and/or experience in administering and scoring oral/written language assessments for program placement
• General office skills: Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel
• Ability to maintain clerical records
• Ability to communicate verbally with others (in person or on the telephone) in a pleasant, service-orientated manner.

Minimum Experience:

• One year experience in a bilingual office setting

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Welcome and inform all students and parents sent to the BIL/ESL Language Placement Center of the testing process required by law and the programs available through Arlington ISD.
• Administer and score Language assessments for all students new to Arlington ISD that indicate a language other than English on the Home Language Survey.
• Assist school/s with on-site testing (PreK-12) when needed.
• Maintain current files on all students tested by the Language Placement Center including parent permission and verification of education.
• Reports/queries as needed to monitor District and campus ELL student performance.
• Complete other duties as assigned by the World Languages Coordinator.