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.