Language Assessment Specialist

Language Assessment Specialist

The language assessment specialist will administer the language proficiency test upon enrollment at the Family Resource Center. The candidate will be successful in:

• Administering language proficiency test to potential English learners, Spanish dual language.
• Helping determine English learner status and comply with federal and state regulations and classification mandates.
• Assisting families in making an informed choice about English learner programs (if eligible).
• Providing families guidance in the school enrollment process for English learner and dual language learner programs.
• Maintaining accurate testing and student record information.
• Maintaining student/family confidentiality.
• Being a source of information to ELL families in the district.
• Maintaining accurate student testing data and ELL enrollment records/information.
• Performing other duties determined by the Coordinator of English Language Learner Programs.

Minimum requirements:

The language assessment specialist will be experienced in the administration of the W-APT and other language assessments used in CPS. The candidate will be effective in working with immigrant families and create an environment that fosters mutual respect and cultural sensitivity.

Education:

Bachelor's degree or highest from an accredited college or university with a concentration in ESL, TESOL, or Applied Linguistics.

Experience:

At least 2 years of experience teaching high school ESL and teaching linguistically diverse students in an urban setting.

Languages:

Proficiency and fluency in English and Spanish are required.

Length of contract:
August 4, 2025 through August 31, 2025.

Contract amount:
Not to exceed $1225.00.

Please note that your hourly rate is dependent upon your collective bargaining agreement or individual hourly rate. If you are a non-exempt employee and have worked more than 40 hours a week, you will be paid time and a half for any hours worked over 40 hours.