Bilingual Tester; Temporary - Student Placement Pool

Position: Bilingual Tester (Temporary) - Student Placement Pool
Position Type:

Substitute & Hourly/Bilingual Tester Pool

Date Posted:

11/18/2025

Location:

Service Center III/SPC

Closing Date:

Open Until Filled

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Bilingual Tester (Temporary) Pool

Location:

Student Placement Center

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 district wide 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 Assigned

* Performs 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 Abilities

* Knowledge 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 Requirements

* Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

* Tools/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.