Language Assessor

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Openings as of 8/22/2026

Language Assessor

• Position Type:
  Support Staff/ Language Assessor
• Date Posted: 8/20/2026
• Closing Date: 09/02/2026

• High school diploma and/or some college training
• Ability to fluently speak, read and write English and Spanish
• Skill and accuracy in oral and written expression
• Ability to respect confidential matters
• Ability and willingness to follow oral and written directions
• Ability to work with adults and children in a personable manner
• Possession of valid driver's license and car for use on district business
• Must pass required tests

Administrator as assigned

To provide language proficiency assessment information by assessing, scoring and maintaining records

• Administers and scores language assessment tests
• Arranges for testing of students through school-site staff
• Provides support for immigrant families
• Coordinates with special education department regarding translation for reclassification meetings
• Maintains and updates foreign language list monthly
• Assists with Rosetta Stone language program for immigrant families
• Coordinates with the Family and Community Engagement department (FACE) to stay updated with services for families
• Models personal and professional values of equity, integrity, caring, collaboration, and personal and collective accountability
• Performs other duties as assigned

$18.82 - $30.68 per hour

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with the District's "Improvement of Professional Services" handbook, Board Policies and Procedures and consistent with collective bargaining agreements when applicable

A new employee, or a permanent employee who is changed to a new classification, shall serve a probationary period, which shall not exceed six (6) months of duty time exclusive of leaves of absence or other absences. During this probationary period the employee must meet the required standards of performance to be recommended for permanent status in the classification. A probationary classified service employee may be terminated from the probationary classification at any time without cause, without right of appeal or hearing before the Board of Education.

Pursuant to Education Code section 45113, a permanent employee who accepts a promotion and fails to complete the probationary period for that promotional position, shall be employed in the classification from which he or she was promoted.

Spanish Literacy Test, by invitation only (Bakersfield College - Tier II Bilingual Certificate will be accepted in lieu of districts Spanish Literacy test)

• Resume

Copies of required certificates, transcripts or diplomas may be submitted with application. District may require that originals be presented for verification prior to employment. Please check with Human Resources regarding acceptable documents. For positions requiring college course work official transcripts will be required upon employment.

It is the applicant's responsibility to meet all application requirements and supply copies of all required documents. A separate set of paperwork is required for each application submitted. All application materials submitted become the property of Bakersfield City School District.

Some positions may require proof of privately owned automobile insurance and the possession of a valid California Motor Vehicle operator's license. Fingerprint clearance by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the California Department of Justice is a condition of appointment after all other required job conditions have been met. Must present verification of completion of Child Abuse Mandated Reporter training or obtain verification within six (6) weeks of hire and annually thereafter, as required by the California Child Abuse Neglect Reporting Act.

The Bakersfield City School District wishes to thank all applicants for their interest in this position. Positions may be re advertised or Final date to receive applicationss extended at the discretion of the District. Unless otherwise notified by the District, applications received in response to this bulletin will be considered for available District positions in this classification during the current school year.

Those meeting minimum qualifications, including passage of required tests, will remain active during this time. Applicants will not be individually notified of their application status.

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