ELL Assessment Assistant

Job Title

ELL Assessment Assistant

Wage/Hour Status:
Nonexempt.

Reports to:

Director of Bilingual/ESL. Pay Grade: IS 5–187 Days.

Support the testing and associated documentation of second language learners. Provide instructional and language support for newcomers to the country under the supervision of a certified teacher.

• High school diploma or GED
• 48 college hours or Associate's Degree
• SBEC Paraprofessional Certification or eligible for certification
• Eligible to obtain Certification to administer district and state assessments in English and/or Spanish

• Ability to work well with children
• Ability to administer tests
• Ability to input data accurately and efficiently
• Ability to organize and schedule testing
• Bilingual preferred

• Previous successful experience working with technology
• Previous successful experience working with children

• Conduct language assessments throughout the year
• Prepare forms and documentation for Language Proficiency Assessment Committee meetings
• Monitor progress of English Language Learners by compiling grade reports each nine weeks
• Upload student information into Laser Fiche
• Support newcomers, students new to the country, through in-class or small group instruction as time permits under the supervision of the campus designee or designated teacher of record
• Work under the supervision of the campus designee or designated teacher of record
• Keep staff informed of special needs observed while working with individual students
• Participate in staff development training, faculty meetings and special events as needed
• Uphold and enforce school rules, administrative regulations, and state and local policies

Tools/Equipment Used:
Personal computer and peripherals; standard instructional equipment.

Posture:
Prolonged sitting; frequent standing, kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting.

Motion:
Frequent walking.

Lifting:
Regular light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds).

Environment:
Work inside, may work outside.

Mental Demands:
Maintain emotional control under stress; may work prolonged or irregular hours; ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written); write and interpret policy, procedures, and data; coordinate district functions; district-wide and statewide travel.

Other:
Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures; other duties as assigned.