Position Type:
Teaching – Substitute & Hourly/Bilingual Tester Pool
Date Posted:
6/14/2023
Location:
STUDENT PLACEMENT CENTER
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled
Bilingual Tester (Temporary) Pool
Reports to: Director – Student Placement Center
Part Time/Hourly Pay: $12.50
Bilingual Testers work short-term assignments of less than 3 months for up to 40 hours per week.
Employment as a Bilingual Tester does not guarantee a minimum number of work hours.
Position Purpose
Registers and administers state required assessments to students who speak a language other than English for initial identification and reclassification of the Bilingual/ESL program.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Screening and Assessment
- Contacts parents daily over student’s information (enrollment documents, educational history, etc.).
- Inputs student information and uploads documents into the student system.
- Assesses students in English and Spanish (if applicable) and inputs scores into the student system.
- Provides information to parents and students regarding the Bilingual/ESL programs.
- Participates in districtwide events for the purpose to promote and support enrollment.
- Maintains departmental records according to established procedures.
- Assists with planning, preparation, and setup of departmental activities.
Personal Work Relationships
- All Fort Worth ISD employees must maintain a commitment to the District’s mission, vision, and strategic goals.
- Exhibits high professionalism, standards of conduct and work ethic.
- Demonstrates high quality customer service; builds rapport/relationship with the consumer.
- Demonstrates cultural competence in interactions with others; is respectful of co-workers; communicates and performs as a team player; promotes teamwork; responds and acts appropriately in confrontational situations.
- Other Duties as AssignedPerforms all job-related duties as assigned and in accordance with Board rules, policies and regulations. All employees are expected to comply with lawful directives in rare situations driven by need where a team effort is required.
- Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesKnowledge of compliance and the evaluation of emergent bilingual students.
- Knowledge of student information systems.
- Knowledge of office procedures and operation of business office equipment.
- Skill at the beginners’ level, working with Microsoft Office 365, especially Outlook and Excel.
- Skill in data entry with minimal errors.
- Ability to exercise discretion regarding matter of sensitive or confidential nature.
- Ability to collect and evaluate data and prepare recommendations based upon such information.
- Ability to provide information to parents and students related to Bilingual/ESL programs and activities.
- Ability to use software to create spreadsheets, email, and do word processing.
- Ability to organize and coordinate work.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both oral and written forms.
- Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
- Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.
- Ability to presents a pleasant, helpful attitude toward students, parents, and visitors.
- Travel RequirementsTravels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.
- Physical and Mental Demands, Work HazardsTools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment, including computer and peripherals
- Posture: Prolonged sitting; occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting
- Motion: Frequent repetitive hand motions; frequent keyboarding and use of mouse
- Lifting: Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds)
- Environment: Work is performed in an office setting; may require occasional irregular and/or prolonged hours
- Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress; work with frequent interruptions
Minimum Required Qualifications
- Education: Accredited High School diploma or Texas Certificate of High School Equivalency required.
- Certification/License: None
- Experience: 1-year office or clerical experience such as receptionist, typing, filing, scheduling, and processing mail required.
- Language Requirement: Bilingual (English/Spanish) working proficiency preferred in some settings.
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