Bilingual Language Assessor; Spanish

Bilingual Language Assessor (Spanish)

This class is accountable for providing language assessment services to students who have limited English proficiency as established by Federal guidelines and requirements.

Ability to adapt to new technologies;
Ability to exercise tact and courtesy in dealing with the public and staff;
Ability to handle multiple requests, respond quickly and accurately to interpretation needs, and suggests more effective approaches to interpretation services;
Ability to perform duties in accordance with strict schedules;
Ability to understand viewpoints of persons from other cultures;
Ability to work as a team with public, staff from other programs and parents;
Ability to work with children of all ages;
Ability to work with individuals from diverse, multicultural and multilingual backgrounds;
Excellent communication skills and the ability to speak, read and write both English and Spanish;
Human relations skills;
Interpersonal teamwork skills;
Knowledge of office methods and procedures, including data analysis of services provided and record keeping, Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), Microsoft Outlook, drop boxes and pdf documents;
Some proficiency in computer technology and the use of various pieces of office equipment

Administer Language Assessment Scale (LAS Oral, Reading and Writing) to all incoming students to the Waterbury School District that speak a language other than English, and when needed for placement or PPT (Spanish or English);
Assist with oral and written translations;
Discusses test results and programs available in the District to parents and staff. Identify students' needs and makes refer to the appropriate personnel and program when necessary. (Social Worker, Family Counselor, Coordinator and others);
Ensure that the Language Assessment Scale (LAS oral and written) is administered to all incoming students that speak another language other than English, and when needed for placement or PPT;
Informs Districts' personnel on policies and procedures to be followed in placing Limited English Proficient (LEP) students;
Provides translations verbally and in writing;
Schedule appointments for testing;
Travel to schools to administer the tests;
Update and maintain all students' records in the Bilingual/ESOL Education Department through data entry;
Performs any and all responsibilities as determined by the Superintendent of Schools and the Supervisor of the Bilingual/ESOL Education Department.